Incoming 2026 - 2027 Ilea Dallas Board - First Meeting

Welcoming the 2026-2027 ILEA Dallas Board of Directors

The International Live Events Association (ILEA) Dallas Chapter is excited to introduce our 2026-2027 Board of Directors!

On Monday, July 27, 2026, just two days before Partyfest 2026, our newly elected board gathered for its first official board meeting. The meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with fresh ideas, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving the Dallas event community through education, networking, and industry leadership.

Meet Your 2026-2027 Board

• David Granger – Past President

• Ashlyn Hall – Director At Large

• Kobena Greenlee – President

• Bricker Bruner– Vice President of Membership

• Trish Damiso– Vice President of Programs & Education

• Mark Tresnicky – Treasurer

• Deborah Colleen Rose - Vice President of Communications

• Shawn Gunderson– Director at Large

• Russell Banzon – Director at Large

We are grateful for each of these leaders who have volunteered their time, experience, and passion to help strengthen the ILEA Dallas Chapter and support the incredible professionals who make our industry thrive.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Generous Hosts and Sponsors

Our sincere thanks go to Chef Ashok, owner of Fusion Mediterranean, for generously sponsoring lunch for our first board meeting. Your hospitality and delicious cuisine helped create the perfect atmosphere for collaboration and planning.

Visit Fusion Mediterrean at:  https://www.fusiongrillandbar.com

We would also like to express our appreciation to Pablo Figueroa and Jaime Murrieta, owners of Bella Luna Venue, for opening their beautiful venue for our meeting. Their welcoming space provided the ideal setting for launching our new board year.

Visit Bella Luna Venue at: https://www.bellalunavenue.com

Special Thanks

A special thank you to India Rhodes, founder of Wilkinson Rhodes and ILEA President-Elect, for joining us during our meeting. India has long been a champion of the live events industry, and we are honored that she spent time with our board as we begin the new year.

We're also excited to announce that India Rhodes will be one of the featured guest speakers at our August ILEA Dallas educational program. We look forward to the insight, inspiration, and leadership she will share with our members.

Here's to an exciting year ahead as we continue building connections, creating opportunities, and celebrating the outstanding professionals who make the Dallas events industry one of the best in the country.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming ILEA Dallas event!