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Rotary International District 5030

Conference Team

Ignite '27 · Walla Walla · April 15–18, 2027

Meet the team behind Ignite '27 and what each person leads.

Executive Committee

Chief of Staff (CoS)

Shari Storm

Conference Chair

Tom Leonidas

District Conference Advisor

Kaj Pedersen

Joint Conference Co-Chair (Visiting District)

To be assigned

Operations & Logistics Chair

Ann Liberato · Alan Merry

Program & Content Chair

Shari Storm

Extended Team

Communications Chair

Stacie Thorlakson

Conference Treasurer

Paula DelGiudice

Marketing Chair

Christina Leonidas

Promotions Chair

Jim Pullin · Tom Leonidas

Registration Chair

Christina Leonidas · Tom Leonidas

Sponsorship Chair

Kaj Pedersen · Brett Magnan

Sub-Committee

Attendee Experience Coordinator

To be assigned

Auction/Raffle Coordinator

Christina Leonidas

AV & Technology Coordinator

Jason Richert

Conference Photography Chair

To be assigned

Decor

To be assigned

Fellowship & Entertainment Chair

To be assigned

Golf Tournament Chair

Lee Jones · Alan Merry

Hospitality & Decorations Chair

Beverly Jacobson

House of Friendship Chair

Alan Merry

Inter-District Coordinator

Ann Liberato

On-Site Volunteer Coordinator

Jim Pullin

Run of Show Coordinator

Sandy Kallio

Service Projects Chair

Josh Sutton

Speaker Liaison / Concierge

Cathy Gibson

Youth Service Chair

Mike Madden · Cassie Howder

Questions? Stop by the registration desk at the Marcus Whitman Hotel.