Julie Upton

United Communications Group provides business-to-business information services. Its portfolio comprises vertical companies serving the information and software needs of decision makers in health care, tax, oil and energy, high technology, telecommunications, banking, finance and education. United Communications Group was founded by Bruce Levenson and Ed Peskowitz in 1977 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer.

Associated Luxury Hotels International Holdings LLC provides marketing and sales services for hotels. The company was founded by John Metcalfe in 1986 is headquartered in Orlando, FL.