Chris Johnson of Land O’Lakes to Head IRF Executive Committee
Representing a cross section of the incentives, rewards, and recognition industry, the IRF Board of Trustees leads the foundation in meeting its mission of conducting research and providing education highlighting the power of incentive and motivational programs.Click here to subscribe to RRN weekly, and here for an RRN media kit.
“The 2026 Incentive Research Foundation Board of Trustees brings an exceptional mix of experience, perspective, and purpose,” says Stephanie Harris, IRF President. “Under Chris Johnson’s leadership as 2026 Chair, the board will sharpen our focus on delivering practical research and education that help organizations use incentives, rewards, and recognition to drive performance. I’m inspired by this team’s dedication and confident in what we will accomplish together.”
Members of the 2026 IRF Executive Committee are:
- Chair: Chris Johnson, Director – Global Travel, Enterprise Events, and Sports Partnerships, Land O’Lakes
- Chair-Elect: Kelsey Nicol, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, One10
- Treasurer & Secretary: Min Choi, Marketing and Sales Executive
- Immediate Past Chair: Morgan Crain, Leader of Global Rewards and Recognition, Rubrik
The 2026 IRF Board of Trustees are:
- Nicky Baumohl, President and CEO, Evolutionary Events
- Jeremy Bielski, Vice President of Sales, ITA Group, Inc
- Clarence Day, Director, Global Sales, Rosewood Hotel Group
- Karen Devine, CEO & Founder, 3D Cruise Partners
- Joe Fijol, Founder and Principal, Ethos Event Collective
- Rudy Garza, President and CEO, Brightspot Incentives & Events
- David Gould, Managing Director, Europe, 360 Insights
- Rutger Hoorn, Vice President, Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Ovation Global DMC
- Patricia Kerr, AVP, Meeting and Event Management, Nationwide
- Rachel McInnis, Vice President, Solution Strategy, Maritz
- Jennifer O’Mara, Account Director, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Amy Rippelmeyer, Global Luxury Account Executive, Marriott International Luxury Brands
- Jordan Sanford, Executive Vice President, Business Solutions, Prestige | Global Meeting Source
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