LEADERSHIP
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.
The SEARCH Foundation announces its call for Board of Directors nominations for terms running from
January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028 (three-year terms).
2025
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE



Treasurer
FRANK PULEO
Framboise Catering
Staten Island, NY
ph: 718.448.4252


Crisis Relief Chairman
PATRICK MCMICHAEL
CSEP
Pacheco, CA
ph: 800.944.9585


2025
BOARD OF DIRECTORS







Crisis Relief Director
JC YORK
Classic Entertainment / Wise Guys InterACTive
Orlando, FL
ph: 407.854.2184 x228
2025
ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TONY CONWAY

MARA ROUTH
MKB Productions



STEVE KEMBLE

LARRY GREEN

DANNY BERGOLD
CHAIRMEN EMERITI

Chairman Emeritus
JOE VAN ERON

Chairman Emeritus
AUDREY GORDON

HEADQUARTERS STAFF
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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, or click the button below for our board & committee application.