Mimi Hair has worked at Leading Authorities since 1993. She assists corporate and association clients in securing speakers and top quality event production.
Tony is a certified meeting planner, and works with dozens of corporations and trade associations all over the country, helping to design world class meeting experiences.
Ned and the LAI Mid-West team based in Chicago, Illinois, assist our clients in securing speakers and entertainment for national trade and professional associations as well as corporate clients.
Jonathan Lane first came to Leading Authorities as an event coordinator in charge of logistics, drawn to the position by his interest in current events and the prospect of working with major players in politics, business, and innovation.
Katy Foster started at Leading Authorities as an intern and quickly rose up the ranks, serving as a production assistant and then the digital marketing coordinator before ultimately taking her skill set to event sales.
Andrew Gibbons has been working with LAI clients for their major event needs for 5 years now and his focus is the still the same when he started at LAI--provide great customer service and candid, transparent advice to his clients.
Debbie Saylor is a marketing and public relations professional with more than 18 years of experience, including 14 years working directly in the events industry.
Jeannette Smith came to Leading Authorities, Inc. after serving in the George W. Bush White House and at the Chertoff Group, a security consulting firm where she worked closely with exclusive speaker, General Michael Hayden.
Mike works tirelessly with clients to identify the right expert for their audience and event based on their goals and ensures that events offer audiences an unforgettable experience.
Susy Jordan is an Account Executive for Video and Live Production. She works closely with her clients, from the first call to the big day, in order to ensure they…
Lisa McFadden loves the energy of meetings and events.
For over fourteen years, Lisa Raines has helped clients design programs that engage, excite, and inspire meeting attendees.
With 14 years’ experience in the marketing realm ranging from print advertising to experiential marketing, Judy has worked alongside national brands to…
Brie is a marketer involved in all things digital ranging from this beautiful website to the hefty responsibility of database management.
Maddie Abram is the Director of Marketing Events at Leading Authorities. She spends her days supporting the marketing team by managing events and on-site logistics…
Haley is the Operations Manager at Leading Authorities, working closely with Matt Jones on the day to day operations of Leading Authorities.
Maeve Elliott hails from Philadelphia and joined the Leading Authorities in September 2016. She graduated from Georgetown University with a double major in…
Ron Moffitt is a C.P.A. and the Controller of Leading Authorities. He came to Leading Authorities in 2013 after twelve years in senior finance positions with…
Gibran Dar is an Accounting Supervisor, specializing in Accounts Payable and Receivable. For over a year, he’s worked with both clients and speakers to help…
Harjeet has been a senior accountant at Leading Authorities since April, 2016. She offers more than nine years of experience in public and nonprofit sector.
Alma started with Leading Authorities in early 2014 as an accounting assistant, specializing in Accounts Payable and Receivable. Originally from Lithuania, she has…
Anlyn has been with Leading Authorities since 2007. She is an accounting assistant and has worked in accounts receivable during her time here at LAI.
Rebecca Lincks is the Marketing Content Manager at LAI Live. She spends her days heads-down crafting messaging for all of LAI’s portfolio and blog content.
Rainey Foster is executive vice president and partner of Leading Authorities, Inc, serving on the company’s Management Committee.