MEET ILEA DALLAS
What We Believe In!
Why Choose ILEA Dallas?
ILEA Dallas is where the DFW live events community comes together to learn, connect, and grow. Our chapter is committed to providing exceptional educational programs, meaningful networking opportunities, and access to industry leaders who inspire innovation and professional excellence. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, ILEA Dallas equips you with the knowledge, relationships, and resources to help your business and career thrive.
Our Chapter History
ILEA Dallas won the Spirit of Excellence Award in Chapter Communications in April of 2017 at ILEA Live in Alberta, Calgary!
ILEA Dallas won the Spirit of Excellence Award in Chapter Education and Programs in August of 2024 at ILEA I-24 in Seattle, Washington!
Chapter Awards + Milestones
We believe in inspiring, energizing & educating our colleagues to aid in furthering their careers & the special events industry.
We do this by:
> Hosting monthly events highlighting some of the industry’s leading experts
> Communicating trends and opportunities via several platforms
> Providing mentorship to special event rookies and veterans alike.
We are a diverse ensemble of special event professionals including all varieties of vendors & planners. ILEA Dallas strives to be the premier source for industry knowledge, support & expertise in the DFW Metroplex.
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2025 - 2026 - David Granger, CSEP
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2023-2025 - Ashlyn Hall
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2021-2023 - Scott Michaels
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2019-2021 - Rebecca Roberts
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2018-2019 - Catherine New
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2017-2018 - India Rhodes, CSEP
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2016-2017 - Bobby Bradley
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2015-2016 - Travis-Lee Moore
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2014-2015 - Nick Mallouf
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2013-2014 - Jim Monroe, CMP, CSEP
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2012-2013 - Michael Cheever
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2011-2012 - Marla Watson CSEP, CTA
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2010-2011 - Yvette Audrain CSEP, CPCE
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2009-2010 - Raye-Dawn Acheson, CSEP
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2008-2009 - Brooks Kendall
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2007-2008 - Leigh Stem, CSEP
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2006-2007- Paula Fenner, CPCE
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2005-2006 - Christy Hill
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2004-2005 - Cindy Hartner, CSEP
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2003-2004 - Terry Shields, CPCE, CSEP
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2002-2003 - Debbie Myers, CSEP
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2001-2002 - Brian Acheson, CSEP
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2000-2001 - David Granger, CSEP
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1999-2000 - Tom Beene
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1997-1999 - Steve Kemble