2023 Executive Committee
Our organization is governed by a Board of Directors elected by existing board members. Our Board of Directors uses policy governance to envision the future and to ensure operations are aligned with our mission statement and meet the evolving needs of the event industry.
Crisis Relief Chairman
Patrick McMichael
CSEP
Pacheco, CA
ph: 800.944.9585
Immediate Past Chairman & Outreach Committee Chairman
Rick Turner
Cleveland, OH
ph: 216.577.4158
Executive Advisor & SEARCH 100 Committee Chairwoman
Joann Roth Oseary
Tarzana, CA
ph: 818.343.5151
2023 Board of Directors
Director of Engagement
Thuy Diep [2E Deep]
CGSP, DMCP, CSEP
Los Angeles, CA
ph: 413.230.8099
Crisis Relief Director
JC York
Classic Entertainment / Wise Guys InterACTive
Orlando, FL
ph: 407.854.2184 x228
Chairman Emeritus
Audrey Gordon
Chairman Emeritus
Joe Van Eron
Headquarters Staff
Get Involved!
The SEARCH Foundation is an organization fueled by the time, energy and networks of our event, meetings and catering industry volunteers.
Interested in becoming a board member or other opportunities to contribute to SEARCH?
Email us at admin@SEARCHfoundation.org for information regarding upcoming board vacancies and committee opportunities.