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IRF Names 2025 Executive Committee: Morgan Crain Is Incoming Chair

Morgan CrainThe executive committee represents a cross-section of the incentive, rewards, and recognition industry.

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The Incentive Research Foundation has announced the names of its 2025 IRF Executive Committee. 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, according to the organization.
 
“The IRF Board of Trustees is an incredible group of accomplished incentive professionals who truly care and are deeply committed to advancing our industry,” says Morgan Crain, incoming Chair of the IRF Board of Trustees. “I’m thrilled to collaborate with such a talented team to deliver actionable research and education that empowers the professionals who use incentives, rewards, and recognition to boost engagement and motivation in the workplace.” She is Leader of Global Rewards and Recognition at Rubrik, a data security company.
 
Other members of the 2025 IRF Executive Committee are:

  • Chair Elect: Chris Johnson, Director – Global Travel, Enterprise Events, and Sports Partnerships, Land O’Lakes
  • Treasurer & Secretary: Kelsey Nicol, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, One10
  • Member at Large: Min Choi, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Germania Insurance
  • Immediate Past Chair: Susan Adams, Vice President, Engagement Strategy & Corporate Services, Next Level Performance
The 2025 IRF Board of Trustees

  • Nicky Baumohl, President & 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, Vice President of Operations, 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 & Event Management, Nationwide
  • Jennifer O’Mara, Account Director, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Lynn Randall, Managing Director, Randall Insights TX, LLC
  • Amy Rippelmeyer, Global Luxury Account Executive, Marriott International Luxury Brands
Bich-Lien Kaldahl continues to serve as Airline Advisor to the Board of Trustees.


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