CHAIR CITATIONS
The Chair Citation (formerly the President Citation) is designed to recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals who personify the IAVM commitment to the task of transforming lives. The Chair Citation is awarded by the IAVM board chair and honors those who have brought great distinction to the industry and helped the association to achieve its mission.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2025
Richard Andersen, CVE/Kim Bedier, CVE
Doug Booher, CVE
Tammi Bryant
Phil Costa, CVP
Naz Sabripour, CVP
Anne Wheat, CVE, CVP
2024
Michelle Bradley, CVP
John Bolton, CVE
Rodney Faulk, CVP
Mark Gnatovic
Phil Jordan, CVE
Anne Wheat, CVE, CVP
2023
Bill “Sparky” Bavirsha, CVE
Alexis Berggren
Jim Brown, CVE
Danny Bryant, CVP
Gina Brydson
Kayln Denniston
Shelly Kleppsattel
Angie Teel, CMP
Jim Wynkoop, CVE
2022
Bobby Goldwater, CVE
Steve Mackenzie, CVE
Kim Mahoney, CVE
Brett Mitchell, CVE
Tampa Sports Authority Staff
2021
Adina Erwin, CVE
Ebony Hattix
Tammy Koolbeck, CVE
Cynthia Tucker
IAVM Staff
San Diego Convention
Center Staff
2020
Zakiya Smith-Dore, CVP
Matt Hollander, CVE
Jennifer Norris, CVE
Iowa State Center Senior Staff
Greg Wolfe
2019
Verizon Arena Senior Staff
Rosanne Duke
Beth Wade, CVE
Barbara Hubbard
David Ross, CVE *
2018
Linda Deckard
Gregg McManners, CVE
John Robertson, CVE
Mike Santa, CVP
Maria Talbert, CVE
2017
Jack Hagler
Richard Haycock, CVE
Joe Levy
Brett Mitchell
Justin Ungerboeck
2016
Dave Anderson
Frank Bradshaw, CVE
Joe Durr
Lauren Simpson
Carol Wallace
2015
Adam Cook, CVE
Anthony Duffy
Jon Houg
Jane Kleinberger
Tim Worton, CVE
2014
Tammy Koolbeck
Jeff Nickler
Steve Peters, CVE
Fred Peterson
Jason Rittenberry, CVE
2013
Kathryn Carlson
Craig Lovett
Michael Marion, CVE
Mark Mettes
Russ Simons
2012
Kevin Duvall
Joe Floreano, CVE *
Dexter King, CVE
Denny Magruder, CVE
Karen Totaro, CVE
2011
Randy Brown, CVE
John Christison, CVE
Bill Koegler
Rodney Smith, CVE *
2010
Mark Emch
Ray Pilszak *
Frank E. Russo, Jr., CVE
Barry Straffaci
Rosanne Duke
2009
Peter Gruber
Linda Deckard
2008
Terry Barnes
Doug Logan
Thomas K. Scallen
Gordon Smith
Dick & Carol Snyder
2007
Sporty Jeralds, CVE
Tom Liegler
Peggy Daidakis
George Cook
Turner Madden
Sandy Webb
2006
Rob Labinski
Mike McGee, CVE
Barbara Hubbard
Joe Psuik III, CVE
Harold Hansen, CVE
2005
Greg Davis, CVE
Shura Lindgren, CVE
Bob Mayer, CVE
Carol Wallace
Scott Williams, CVE
Rob Pilbeam
Ed Burch
| * Deceased |