2021 - 2022 Board of Directors

Sage Hunt

President

Sage Hunt currently works at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada as a Special Events Manager, focusing on fundraising events. Sage started out as a middle school Special Education teacher (and competitive cheerleading coach!) but ultimately decided that her passion was in special events. She made a bold move and switched careers, starting out at a local venue, then transitioning to an event rental company. After learning the vendor side of events, she found her passion in planning. She now gets to combine her two passions, planning & helping youths, in her current role. 

Always striving to learn more, Sage continued her education at The International School of Hospitality (TISOH), where she received a Certificate in Conference Management and Event Planning. Sage is also graduate of UNLV, holding both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Master’s of Education.

Sage can be found on the weekends at concerts and music festivals with her boyfriend, Andy, or snuggling with her pups, Duncan & Leo.

Ian Seidenberg CSEP

President-Elect

Hospitality, Event and Entertainment Executive with over 20 years of experience. Started professional career traveling the world for 6 years working for an all-inclusive worldwide resort destination, Club Med. Began as an audio engineer and was quickly promoted to Director of Entertainment overseeing the daily entertainment of 7 resorts in 5 countries.

Came to Las Vegas and spent the first 6 years as a Special Events Manager, Audio Engineer and Entertainment Manager for the 5-Diamond Venetian Hotel Resort Casino.

Currently with Encore Global as the Senior Director of Event Technology (based out of Venetian Convention Center and Expo)

Has worked and produced events with many celebrities and politicians including President Obama, Joan Rivers, The Killers, Backstreet Boys, etc

Also the Chairman for the Entertainment Committee for Cirque du Soleil’s annual charity event “One Night for One Drop” where we have raised over $36 million dollars since 2013.

Candie Beane

Immediate Past President

Heidi Glassman

Vice-President of Membership

With more than 20 years of event planning experience in Las Vegas as a Special Events Planner, Heidi Glassman came to Titan Brands in 2018 from Kona Grill, where she was the Catering Director for the 2 locations, building her clientele base and expediting all group dining and catering.  Her experience includes planning fundraisers, wedding receptions and large-scale corporate events.

An active member in the Las Vegas community and serving on the board of the Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce and on the board of ILEA Las Vegas,  Heidi has served as head of event production on the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital board and as a committee member for the Grant a Gift for Autism gala. She recently joined Claudia and Ed Bernstein’s board for their newest nonprofit, Kids Court and Immigration Clinic, which teaches children how to have a voice in court as well as head of event décor for the 2020 Crohns and Colitis Courage Ball.

Kaitlin Oltman

Vice-President of Programs and Education

A California native, Kaitlin moved to Las Vegas in 2016 and began her career with ShutterBooth Las Vegas in 2018. Today she is the General Manager and Director of Sales at ShutterBooth and loves helping corporate execs, event planners and brides find the perfect photo experience for their event. Her experience includes customer service, sales, brand development and marketing. She is a part of event organizations such as ILEA, NACE, LVHA and more. Kaitlin is an avid traveler, ask her about her many adventures! She is proud to serve on the board as your Vice President of Programs and Education.!

Alexis Shebay

Director of Programs

Alexis graduated from UNLV in 2015 with a degree in Hospitality Management and a concentration in Meetings and Events. Her passion for events started her first year of college when she volunteered for Premier UNLV, one of the university's longest standing annual tradition events.... two years later she became the director of the board and was planning Premier UNLV for over 4,500 students and faculty! 

She has experience in many aspects of hospitality such as front desk management, conventions, marketing, and promotions. She joined BESTAgency in 2021 as their Events Manager and has been enjoying planning all aspects of events, charity galas, and private events at their venue. 

You can catch Alexis traveling, attending concerts, or out on the lake. She also loves trying different food & wine around the world! 

Fun fact: Alexis has been to 14 Imagine Dragons concerts