Chief of Staff (CoS)
Shari Storm

Rotary International District 5030
Ignite '27 · Walla Walla · April 15–18, 2027
Meet the team behind Ignite '27 and what each person leads.
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
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
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.