IsPa foundatIon
foundatIon
2017
ISPA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Frank Pitsikalis
ResortSuite
VICE CHAIRMAN
Sharilyn Abbajay
Abbajay & Associates, LLC
W
DIRECTORS
Todd Shaw
ISPA Chairman
Todd Hewitt
ISPA Vice Chairman
the
2017
ISPA
Conference & Expo
and I’m still on a high
from the tremendous outcomes of this
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
e’re two months past
year’s event. The outpouring of support
Pitsikalis and Mary tabacchi enjoying the auction
festivities at the 2017 IsPa conference & expo.
both within our industry and for the Vegas
community was truly heartwarming. It goes
to show how strong the spa community is when we band together.
At this year’s ISPA Conference & Expo we saw many new and exciting things including an
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for
Balance and Fitness
Deborah Szekely
WELLNESS WARRIOR
expanded Expo floor, inspirational and well-known keynotes, new and note-worthy brands
and initiatives, and we raised a significant amount of money at the ISPA Foundation Live and
Silent Auctions. Lawrence Biscontini and Petra Kolber once again did a fantastic job rallying
up the highest bids at the Live Auctio n with one of the best item line-ups we’ve seen so far!
Silent Auction bidding was also extremely competitive with the introduction of “Red Hot
Items” and a fantastic selection of donated products. In total, we raised over $110,000 for the
The ISPA Foundation
wishes to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
LUMINARY
ISPA Foundation!
None of this year’s success could have been possible without the support of our amazing
donors and bidders. Thank you for your continued support of the ISPA Foundation year-to-
Ruth Stricker year. We’re excited to share the industry and consumer research we acquired from the funds
BENEFACTOR raised at this year’s event. Stay tuned, as great things are ahead!
Dr. Howard Murad
PATRON
Red Door Spas
ResortSuite
—franK PItsIKalIs, IsPa foundatIon cHaIrMan
December 2017
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