Retired president of BizBash Media which operates in 18 markets serving online, digital magazines and directories as well as Trade-shows and events in markets. Online site and tools for planners found at Bizbash.com. Awarded for 28 years as Assoc Professor at NYU Tisch School of Hospitality where I currently teach both graduate and undergraduate classes in Event Management, Event Marketing as adjunct educator as well as guest professor at GWU graduate program in Hospitality. San Diego State and Temple University. I also serve on the curriculum committee for a graduate program in Event management under development at NYU. I'm acknowledged as one of the highest rated Industry speakers in the nation on event trends and practices as a Keynote lecturer and workshops across the Americas.Specialties: The founding President of the NY ILEA and SEARCH Foundation. Recently elected to the Meeting Planning Hall of Fame by NY MPI. Current Chair of the GMIC Sustainable Meeting Foundation and currently serves on committees for both MPI and IAEE for academic development for college attendees. Active on Boards of numerous organizations such as MPI, ISES, IAEE, HSMAI and CIC's APEX Councils Recent awards include induction onto the EIC (Event Industry Council) Hall of Leader at IMEX 2016. BizBash Hall of Fame and NY ILEA Lifetime Acheivement Awards for ongoing contributions to changing the modern Event Industry and profession.