TEAM CMP: Passionate people. With purpose.

We come from the nonprofit community – professionally, personally, and sometimes both. We bring passion and purpose [and a whole lot of fun] into the work we do. We’re here to help you be the best you can be. To pursue your goals. To engage your communities. To help you accomplish your mission.

Carolyn Price, CAE, President

Fun Fact: Will run for wine and BBQ. 

Justin Heyman, Chief Operating Officer

Fun Fact: I once weathered a hurricane at Walt Disney World - longer vacation and no lines!

Joel Price, Chief Culture Officer

Fun Fact: I took a non-regulation 3-point shot at an NBA game. Result... air ball!

Lindy Jordan, Director of Event Operations

Fun Fact: Austin native who truly bleeds burnt orange - I am one of 12 family members to graduate (spanning 5 decades) from the University of Texas at Austin and counting!

Harrison Breuer, CAE, Association Executive

Fun Fact: I've waded in the world's least-visited ocean: the Arctic.

Katie Caldwell, Accounts Payable Director

Fun Fact: I swam with sharks in Bora Bora!

Beverly Carter, Communications Director

Fun Fact: I can safely work with bats because I've had all my rabies shots - a total of 8 shots, uhh... maybe 10.

Jenny Davis, Event Associate

Fun Fact: The hostess with the mostest… My home has welcomed strangers from 7 US states plus Chile, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Australia & Denmark!

Rene Firsing, Association Executive

Fun Fact: Just in my small immediate family, there are 6 different accents from around the world (South African, American, Finnish, Indian, British, Australian) and… I am a huge Manchester United fan!

Kayla Gonzalez, Event Manager

Fun Fact: I'm the kind of gal you want to have around in an emergency: I've saved four people from drowning, including my sister.

Amy Hamand, Program Director

Fun Fact: Texan, born and raised. Performed in a country and ballroom dance troupe. I can two-step, waltz, swing, polka, fox trot and tango.

Allie Hennessey, Account Associate

Fun Fact: I grew up on a farm! I once showed my llama at the county fair and won Sweepstakes. Also, I won the Indiana State Fair with my horse 6 consecutive years in a row.

Kristin Hillestad, Office Administrator

Fun Fact: I love sports and anything competitive, especially tennis! I played on scholarship in college.

Lauren Lewis, Development Director

Fun Fact: I won the Detroit Tigers Opening Day Dance Off in front of 45,000 people.

Gaye Markham, Client Finance Director

Fun Fact: Reincarnated nomad: I can pick up and move or travel at a moment's notice whether going by car, train or plane... and I love the adventure!

Amber Meiske, Event Director

Fun Fact: Happiest when hiking: I once hiked 92 miles through the Scottish Highlands in 7 days!

Debbie Peterson, Association Executive

Fun Fact:"The Hills are Alive!" ... look closely at the 40th Anniversary Edition of the Sound of Music and you might see me!

Lauren Ramsey, Event Director

Fun Fact: I love to travel and explore new areas, as well as try new foods and experiences!

Tara Roberts, Account Manager

Fun Fact: My family was known as the Smith Family Zoo with multiple dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, frogs, turtles, fish, etc. They were all very well mannered, I assure you.

Vanessa Semonick, Event Associate

Fun Fact: While living in South Africa, I had the privilege to attend the 2010 World Cup. Vuvuzelas(the horn)in real life are not as annoying as they are on television! The Chilean soccer team is also better in real life!