Announcing the 2026 NACE National Board of Directors

Elections for the 2026 National Board were held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, during the NACE Experience Conference for Catering and Events. Chapter Delegates gathered to hear from this year’s candidates and cast their votes to elect.

Positions up for election this year included: President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer (each serving one-year terms), and two At-Large Directors (serving two-year terms). 

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 NACE National Board of Directors:

​​​​Jill Vidal-Raines, CPCE, 2026 NACE National President

President
Jill Vidal-Raines, CPCE*


Kelly Dalisa, CPCE, 2026 Vice President

Vice President
Kelly Dalisa, CPCE


Erin Kenyan, CPCE, CHE, 2026-2027 Director At Large

Director at Large
Erin Kenyan, CPCE, CHE

Michelle Stansfield, CPCE, Immediate Past President

Immediate Past President
Michelle Stansfield, CPCE*


Lyn Gleasure, CPCE, CMP, 2026 Secretary/Treasurer

Secretary/Treasurer
Lyn Gleasure, CPCE, CMP


Doug Quattrini, CPCE, 2026-2027 Director At Large

Director at Large
Doug Quattrini, CPCE

Dana Kadwell, CPCE, 2026 President-Elect

President-Elect
Dana Kadwell, CPCE


Robin Denny, CPCE, MBA, CERP, 2025-2026 Director At Large

Director at Large
Robin Denny, CPCE, CHE **


Stephanie Olivares, CPCE, 2025-2026 CLC Director

CLC Director
Stephanie Olivares, CPCE **

* Position advances by succession.

** Continuing two-year term.

All terms will begin on January 1, 2026.

The NACE National Nominations and Elections Committee conducted and oversaw the election process.