Shari Bricks is the CEO of Bond Association Management, heading up the local, regional and international association management division. With a bachelor’s of commerce degree specializing in hospitality and tourism management and an honor’s degree in Urban Planning and more than 20 years in the administrative and hospitality industries, she has developed extensive knowledge in administering various types and sizes of projects, tasks, staff, and associations. Shari’s passion for the association/not-for-profit industry is evident in the work she provides to her clients and to the activities she supports. She enjoys all aspect of planning events—from board meetings to full-scale conventions and everything in between for successful event execution. She also specializes in administration, governance, leadership and strategic thinking. Events are her passion!