Conference Committee

The Conference Committee develops, organizes and coordinates the SYTA Annual Conference. Within the Conference Committee there are many sub-committees that manage functional areas of the conference (i.e. networking, education, new attendees and volunteers). If you are interested in joining the Conference Committee please contact SYTA Staff at [email protected].

2019 Annual Conference Committee Members

Terry DiCastro, Chair 
WorldStrides

Lee Callicutt, New Attendee/Membership Development Co-Chair
Visit Montgomery County

Dana Romanello, New Attendee/Membership Development Co-Chair
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Pam Kruseck, Hospitality Chair
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Kara Mihalevich, Education Chair
Adventure Student Travel

Karen Pitcherello, Golf Co-Chair
Mears Transportation Group

Beverly Coscia, Golf Co-Chair
Peak Performance

Reagan Stulbaum, SYF Auction Chair
NYC & Company

LouAnna Henton, Board Liaison
Senior Tourism Sales Manager
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation

Justin Shuler, President
Group Travel Network

Urte Land, Vice President
AdvantEdge Tours

Adele Youngs, International Adviser
Live Travel and Tours

Sara Hamlin, 2019 Host City
Greater Birmingham CVB

Brent Cotton, 2019 Host City
Greater Birmingham CVB

Sheryl Ellis, 2019 Host City
Greater Birmingham CVB

Annie Williams, 2019 Host City
Greater Birmingham CVB

Pam Williams, 2019 SYF Blastoff
Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Karen Goosen, 2020 Host City
Tourism Winnipeg

Natalie Thiesen, 2020 Host City
Tourism Winnipeg

Sarah Robinson, 2020 Host City
Tourism Winnipeg

Melanie Swenarchuk, 2020 Host City
Travel Manitoba

Becky Armely, Staff Liaison
Student & Youth Travel Association