PASS HQ

Executive Manager - JUDY CHRISTIANSON

Judy is the principal of Christianson & Company Event Management Ltd., the management team responsible for the day to day operations and management of the PASS organization. Christianson & Company has been in business for over 20 years, working on major corporate events for clients such as Electronic Arts, Kodak Canada, the Kodak Graphic Communications Group, and Creo Products Inc., to mention a few. Additionally, Judy and the C&C team have produced a number of successful celebrity fundraisers for charitable organizations such as the Steve Nash Foundation, The Mark Messier Foundation for Canuck Place, and the Courtnall Celebrity Classic.

Judy brings over a decade of association management experience to the organization and has served as Director on a variety of boards, as Executive Director to the Creo and Kodak Graphic Users Association boards, and now, most recently, as the Executive Manager for the Professional Association for SQL Server. In her current role with PASS, Judy’s main focus is providing the overall vision and leadership for PASS Headquarters while ensuring all resources are in place to support the needs of the Association, the Board of Directors, and the 80,000(+) members of PASS.

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Administrative Assistant – NICOLE CHERRY

As the newest addition to PASS Headquarters – joining the team in November 2011 – Nicole is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks in support of PASS Executive Manager Judy Christianson and the PASS HQ event and operations teams. She manages internal administrative databases, tracking spreadsheets, the phone system, supply ordering, courier/mail needs, team meeting invitations and agendas, and other administrative duties. Nicole graduated from the University of Victoria in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree, has completed 2 years of Premedical Studies, and operated a Student Works Painting Franchise from 2006-2008.

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Community Evangelist - KARLA LANDRUM

A recent addition to the PASS HQ team, Karla brings a valuable insider’s perspective to the PASS Community Evangelist role, having earned the moniker of volunteer extraordinaire during her past 4 years of community volunteer efforts. Based in Orlando, FL, Karla focuses on the community, managing the PASS Chapter and Regional Mentor programs along with the full roster of SQLSaturday events. Karla previously spent 12 years in a customer support role with HealthWare Corporation, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner.

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Community Operations - NANCY NASSO (on maternity leave)

Nancy’s role at PASS is to manage and support new and existing volunteers within the Chapter portfolios. Nancy facilitates her role through daily support and coaching with the use of existing channels, contributing to the development of new resources for Chapters and assistance in event planning.

Event Operations - ANIKA POLISENO

Anika joined PASS Headquarters in November 2010 with 5 years of event management experience. She is responsible for operations and logistics for regional and national events in North America and closely involved in plans for global event growth. From in-face Board meetings to the annual PASS Summit, Anika works with the Operations Manager on all event-related logistics. She acts as liaison between PASS Headquarters, the community, the venue, vendors, and the Executive Manager, collaborating prior to and during events to warrant that facilities, equipment, and physical setup meet required standards, ensuring the best possible experience for everyone. Anika also manages human resources projects and keeps on top of office operations.

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Senior Governance and Community Administrator - MICHELLE NALLIAH

Michelle joined PASS HQ in May 2011 and provides administrative support to both the PASS Board of Directors and the greater PASS Community.

As part of her Governance role, Michelle works closely with the Board of Directors. She is responsible for PASS' administrative and governance-related tasks, including Board meetings, elections and public reporting. Working as part of the Community Team and closely with Karla Landrum, Michelle also provides daily support for Chapters, Virtual Chapters, Regional Mentors and SQLSaturdays. Michelle is also currently overseeing general office administration for HQ.

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Finance - SANDRA CHERRY

Sandy joined the team at PASS HQ in February 2007 as Accounting Manager. She is responsible for all accounting processes, banking, and the administration for PASS investment strategies, budgeting, and summit reconciling. As Accounting Manager, she works closely with the Executive Vice President of Finance, Executive Manager, and PASS HQ Department Managers and Coordinators. Sandy is the liaison between PASS and the accounting firm which completes the yearly audit, financial statements, and tax returns.

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IT Manager - DAVID YANG

David heads the IT Team at PASS HQ. He has a proven background in server technologies, cms solutions, and web development. David plays an integral role in the development and support for all PASS technologies.


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Marketing and Sponsorship – LANA MONTGOMERY

Lana joined PASS Headquarters in October 2011, bringing more than 4 years of marketing, communications, and event experience to her role as Marketing Coordinator. She is responsible for the execution of a wide variety of marketing programs, including production of the PASS Connector and volunteer newsletters, planning and support of regional and international SQL Server events, membership growth, and distribution of promotional materials. Lana also ensures that all agreements with sponsors are fulfilled and works closely with sponsors and exhibitors to organize logistics for the PASS Summit Expo Hall and other events.

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Marketing and Sponsorship - SANJEET GANDHAM (on maternity leave)

Sanj joined PASS Headquarters in April 2008 as Marketing Coordinator. She is responsible for the execution of a wide variety of marketing programs, including the development of the PASS Connector and volunteer newsletters, planning and supporting regional and international SQL Server events, membership growth, and the distribution of promotional materials. She also ensures that all agreements with sponsors are fulfilled and works closely with these sponsors to organize logistics for the PASS Summit Expo Hall.

 

Operations Manager - CRAIG ELLIS

Craig has been with PASS HQ since June of 2007 and is working on his fourth PASS Summit. He is responsible for overseeing all Operations around the Summit, from the Educational Program to onsite logistics and sponsorship sales. Craig works closely with the Operations, Marketing, and Education Coordinators, as well as the Microsoft teams, to ensure a quality event is delivered each year. In addition, he oversees special projects for the Association that require PASS HQ engagement.

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Project Manager - GERRY ERICKSON

Gerry joined the PASS team in April 2007 as PASS Registration Manager, but her role now includes a number of other special projects. She continues to manage the Summit and Expo registration process and hotel room blocks from initial set-up to post-Summit. Gerry works closely with all departments to ensure registration and hotel reservation systems, policies, procedures and reporting requirements are assessed, implemented, maintained, and improved as required. Gerry oversees and works closely with the registration team managed by Executive Events.

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Registration Services, Manager - SHANNON CUNNINGHAM

Shannon works with Executive Events, an event planning and registration management firm located in Boulder, Colorado and is the Registration Manager for PASS events. As registration manager, her role is to manage and support attendees during the registration process. She works closely with Gerry Erickson to maintain the registration site and ensure customer service satisfaction. Shannon has worked with PASS since 2009.

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Registration Services, Lodging Manager - KRISTEN LINDEMANN

Kristen works with Executive Events and is the Lodging Manager for the PASS Summit. As lodging manager, her role is to ensure all attendees reservations are submitted on time, confirmations are sent to attendees, and that the attendees hotel of choice has received any special requests. Kristen also works onsite at the PASS Summit as a registration supervisor.

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Registration Services, Sponsors & Exhibitors - YVONNE LOPEZ

Yvonne works with Executive Events and joined the PASS team in 2009. She primarily supports Al Shuler and works closely with sponsors to ensure their contracted attendee registrations are fulfilled.

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Speaker Programs - MARCELLA MCKEOWN

Marcella returned to PASS Headquarters in July 2011, originally having joined in April 2008. Working closely with the PASS Program Director and the Program Committee, she drives the project management, logistics, and administration of the Summit Program as well as the program for SQL Rally and 24 Hours of PASS.

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Sponsor and Exhibition Sales - AL SHULER

Al is serving in his third year as part of the PASS team. He is responsible for sponsorship sales, promotional marketing, advertising sales, and the general management of the Summit exhibition. With over 20 years of business management, advertising, customer service, and event production experience, Al ensures clients receive knowledgeable information and guidance. Al works closely with the PASS operations and marketing groups to create and provide the best opportunities, options, and value to our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers.

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Summit - Production Director - NIK VON SCHULMANN

Nik von Schulmann is Director of Production for Patrick Roberge Productions Inc., a live entertainment and event company based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. For more than 20 years, Nik’s extensive experience and understanding of production, design and staging have been utilized in many complex, large-scale international productions. He has been working with PASS HQ since June 2007 and is responsible for technical setups and layouts for the PASS Summit.

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Summit - Production Project Manager - HEATHER CONNELL

Heather is working on her fourth PASS Summit. She is an accomplished event management professional responsible for overseeing technical production and show calling aspects of the PASS Summit. She works with audio & visual suppliers and computer suppliers to secure the requirements for summit sessions, keynote, general sessions and receptions throughout PASS Summit.

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Systems Administrator - WESLEY CHANG

As Systems Administrator, Wesley's primary responsibilities are to ensure healthy server/network operations, backup integrity, web portal administration, and to provide technical assistance to the PASS HQ team. He is also working closely with the IT Manager to plan and execute on IT–related projects and migrations.

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Systems Administrator - JASON LAU

Jason provides support for the PASS HelpDesk, troubleshooting technical and client/server-related issues. His main duties include working with the IT team as a HelpDesk Administrator to maintain and expand the functionality of current PASS websites to meet the members' needs.

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