Executive Committee

  • Denise Ganson

    Denise Ganson

    President

  • Sara Nelson

    Sara Nelson

    VP/Administration

  • Charlene Collins

    Charlene Collins

    VP/Development

  • Brian West

    Brian West

    Secretary

  • Sean Baumann

    Sean Baumann

    Treasurer

    Sean was born into the Hospitality Industry as a second generation representative. His parents, Maggie and Arthur (Buzz, as m…

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  • Chris Schafer

    Chris Schafer

    Past President/Parliamentarian

    Upon graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 1995, Chris immediately became involved in the transportation and l…

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  • Kary Maybury

    Kary Maybury

    Executive Advisor

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Board of Directors

  • Amanda Wolverton

    Amanda Wolverton

    Scholarship

  • Jessica Houmes

    Jessica Houmes

    Membership

  • Sabina Holguin

    Sabina Holguin

    Student Relations

  • Beth (Elizabeth) O'Connell

    Beth (Elizabeth) O'Connell

    Programming

  • Amy Kennedy

    Fundraising

  • Joemy Vega

    Joemy Vega

    Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

    With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Joemy specializes in designing memorable spaces for restaurants, collaboratin…

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  • Martica White

    Martica White

    Marketing

  • Sara Nelson

    Sara Nelson

    NEWH, Inc. Delegate

  • Chris Schafer

    Chris Schafer

    NEWH, Inc. Delegate

    Upon graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 1995, Chris immediately became involved in the transportation and l…

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Sean Baumann

Sean Baumann

Treasurer

Sean was born into the Hospitality Industry as a second generation representative. His parents, Maggie and Arthur (Buzz, as most people call him), are longtime representatives for some of the leading manufacturers in the industry. Graduating in 2009 from Georgetown University with a double major in Management and Operations and Information Management, Sean returned home to join the family business and has never looked back. Sean has been very fortunate to accumulate a group of top manufacturers in their respective categories, providing a extremely strong portfolio for his customers. This is Sean’s second year as NEWH Treasurer and looks forward to future group with the organization.

Chris Schafer

Chris Schafer

Past President/Parliamentarian

Upon graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 1995, Chris immediately became involved in the transportation and logistics industry beginning his career with US Express, a premier trucking and logistics management company in Orlando Florida. As the Domestic Operations Manager he was responsible for over $3 million in sales revenues.

After three years in the domestic transportation market, Chris was offered a position with PMG Worldwide as the Domestic Shipping and Operations Manager. He was soon also running the international logistics for the company and promptly named General Manager and Vice President of Global Operations. His responsibilities included expanding the client base with companies that included Campus Crusades, Walt Disney world, and Harris Corporation.
Over the next five years Chris honed his sales and operational skills in both the domestic and international markets with Adcom Worldwide, as Vice President of Operations and with Xpress Global Systems as a Regional Sales Manager.

As Co-founder of Installation Service Group (ISG), Chris has developed innovative ways to control the assets and streamline the supply chain for clients in hospitality, construction, design, procurement, and healthcare industries. The foundation of his belief is to better his client’s projects and the industry one lives within.

Joemy Vega

Joemy Vega

Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Joemy specializes in designing memorable spaces for restaurants, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies and renowned brands. As a South American woman and the founder of DV Studio in Orlando, Florida, her focus is on creating inviting environments for restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues, guided by their ethos, “We design spaces that make you feel you belong.”

Serving as a board director for the Sunshine Chapter of NEWH, located in Orlando, Florida, Joemy is dedicated to advocating for diversity and inclusion. She emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities that reflect and celebrate the diversity of the community.

Chris Schafer

Chris Schafer

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

Upon graduating from Middle Tennessee State University in 1995, Chris immediately became involved in the transportation and logistics industry beginning his career with US Express, a premier trucking and logistics management company in Orlando Florida. As the Domestic Operations Manager he was responsible for over $3 million in sales revenues.

After three years in the domestic transportation market, Chris was offered a position with PMG Worldwide as the Domestic Shipping and Operations Manager. He was soon also running the international logistics for the company and promptly named General Manager and Vice President of Global Operations. His responsibilities included expanding the client base with companies that included Campus Crusades, Walt Disney world, and Harris Corporation.
Over the next five years Chris honed his sales and operational skills in both the domestic and international markets with Adcom Worldwide, as Vice President of Operations and with Xpress Global Systems as a Regional Sales Manager.

As Co-founder of Installation Service Group (ISG), Chris has developed innovative ways to control the assets and streamline the supply chain for clients in hospitality, construction, design, procurement, and healthcare industries. The foundation of his belief is to better his client’s projects and the industry one lives within.

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