Meet Our Team

Get to know the team

Behind every experience we deliver is a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about outcomes. Global Planning Solutions is powered by strategists, planners, producers, and specialists who bring insight, discipline, and integrity to every program. Working seamlessly across functions and geographies, our team delivers purposeful, engaging experiences with precision. With a global mindset and a hands-on approach, our people are focused on continuously raising the standard of event strategy and delivery. 

leadership and owner

RICHARD CARLISLE

President

JOHN DAUGULIS

Vice-President

ANNE KELLER

Director of Operations

SUE DAUGULIS

Owner

our team

ADAM CHAN

Graphic Design & Marketing

MIKE DAUGULIS

Sponsorship & Exhibit Sales

GLENDA FREEMAN

Senior Registration & Housing Manager

CHAYMAA GAMRAOUI

Conference Manager

AMANDA GIBSON

Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager

LISA HARFORD

Program Manager

BLAIR HILTZ

Senior Conference Manager

QUICK JIANG

IT/Web Services

MICHELLE KNAUS

Conference Coordinator

ELLA LAM

Conference Coordinator

KEESHA MARSON

Marketing Manager

ERICA ORECCHIO

Conference Manager

VAMSI PONAKA

Registration & Housing Manager

TRACEY PRICE

Business Development Manager

AKASH SHARMA

Financial Administrator

ANIKA VALLI

Conference Manager

FRANCESCA VELOTTI

Senior Conference Manager

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