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Our People.Our Pride.

Celebrating the Power of Collaboration and Teamwork

Today, EMC Meetings & Events has become synonymous with excellence, impeccable attention to detail, and a customer experience that's second to none. And it's all thanks to our incredible team of passionate professionals. 

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our People. Our Pride.

Jody Wallace, CEO & Founder of EMC Meeting & Events, Sea Girt, New Jersey
Jody Wallace
CEO & Chief Growth Officer

Jody makes it her mission to exceed client expectations and provide tremendous value and impact. An industry leader in event planning, technology, strategic meetings management, and attendee engagement, she brings over 40 years of leadership experience at top hotels and hospitality groups.

Jody creates immersive, memorable experiences that keep our clients' brands top-of-mind long after the events.

Clifton Strengths:
Competition | Activator | Ideation | Futuristic | Achiever

Sherry Awbrey, Senior Vice President, Sales of EMC Meeting & Events, Sea Girt, New Jersey
Sherry Awbrey
Senior Vice President, Sales

Sherry leads sales and account management teams, driving innovation and collaboration to create exceptional, impactful events. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, global sourcing, and project management. 

Excelling in talent acquisition, development, mentoring, and solutions consulting; Sherry consistently delivers outstanding results to our clients.

Clifton Strengths:
Includer | Harmony | Responsibility | Maximizer | Arranger

Alison Yeamen, Vice President, Event Experience EMC Meeting & Events, Sea Girt, New Jersey
Alison Yeamen
Vice President, Operations

With over two decades of brand and event management experience, Alison delivers exceptional strategy, execution, and impactful results. She leads teams to create seamless and memorable attendee experiences.

Having worked with leading Fortune 500 companies, she brings operational excellence, strategic insight, and a passion for creativity and innovation to every project, making her a valuable asset to clients.

Clifton Strengths:
Strategic | Communication | Individualization | Futuristic | Relator

Klaus Pichler, Vice President, Technology & Production EMC Meeting & Events, Sea Girt, New Jersey
Klaus Pichler
Vice President, Business Performance & Strategy

With extensive experience in corporate events and experiential marketing, Klaus oversees the technology team in delivering innovative, operational solutions that power seamless event technology and production. He drives innovation with solutions that enhance engagement and deliver impactful experiences.

Klaus fosters collaboration between teams and clients, while driving growth and results for complex events. 

CliftonStrengths:
Activator | Communication | Strategic | Achiever | Ideation

Megan Martin, VP, Marketing and Innovation
Megan Martin
Vice President, Marketing and Innovation

Megan Martin is an expert at one thing, connecting humans. With a background spanning nearly two decades in sales and marketing, event design, and community building.

Megan has the keen ability to unlock business opportunities with actionable, data-backed insights. She is the gatherer of people, a connector of data and ideas. Megan is an award winning speaker and innovative thinker.

CliftonStrengths:
Arranger | Learner | Individualization | Self-Assurance | Input