With over 20 years of experience in Event Management and Event Technology, Jorge Martinez brings a deep and practical understanding of the industry to his role as Head of Sales at Choose 2 Rent. Having successfully led a wide range of events—from intimate gatherings to large-scale luxury experiences—Jorge has a keen insight into the unique challenges and priorities of event planners and organizers. His career is defined by a commitment to innovation, client success, and delivering seamless event solutions that elevate the attendee experience. At Choose 2 Rent, Jorge combines his strategic mindset with a customer-first approach to help clients navigate the evolving event technology landscape. https://choose2rent.com/

Prior to joining Cadmium in the Summer of 2024, Amanda spent 18 years managing events across her home state, North Carolina. From the American Diabetes Association to Biltmore Estate, she has honed a spectrum of event skills, finding her specialty in planning for unique details (did you know cattle should be moved 10 days prior to a hillside event?) and designing creative and bold events and marketing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and currently lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids (8g & 6b). She loves to practice hand lettering and painting with unusual watercolors, of which she has far too many and continues to purchase...maybe that's the real hobby.

As an Account Manager at Cadmium, I help to assist with product solutions and maintaining client relationships. After being on the EthosCE team for 11 years leading the support desk, I am excited to continue to work with EthosCE clients, connect with new clients, and dive into our Event Tech products and the event industry.

Hobbies include: Reading, Traveling, teaching ZUMBA, adventures with my son Carlo

Gina Buoncristiano, PMP is the current LMS Supervisor for the EthosCE product. She has been working with Cadmium since 2021, first as a project manager. She is an active member of the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions.

Gina is a Philadelphia native, graduating from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education and a Bachelor of Arts in History. Recently, Gina achieved the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Before joining the Cadmium team, Gina had a diverse career in the non-profit sector and education. Over the years, Gina has taken on various roles, including Teacher, Gallery Educator, Program Manager, and Events Coordinator. This breadth of experience has equipped Gina with a unique skill set and a comprehensive understanding of both educational and non-profit environments.

In early 2024, Erin joined Cadmium as our Sr. Product Marketing Manager.  Her years of experience span roles in strategic marketing, local marketing, operations, and product marketing within the telecom industry.  Here at Cadmium, Erin bridges the gap between product development and market needs by driving high-quality go-to-market plans, creating compelling product positioning and driving customer engagement.

Erin earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and later her MBA at Webster University.  She resides in Kansas City with her husband and two children and enjoys movies, hiking, and local sporting events.

Julie Holtgrave, CMP, HMCC is the Chief Operations & Events Officer at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), where she leads the strategic planning and execution of the organization's events and operational initiatives. With over a decade of experience in event management, Julie has been instrumental in orchestrating impactful conferences and educational programs that advance ACLM's mission. 

Julie's dedication to excellence in the meetings and events industry was recognized when she was nominated for Meeting Planner of the Year by MPI St. Louis, highlighting her commitment to elevating industry standards. 

A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) holder, Julie combines her expertise in event planning with a passion for promoting lifestyle medicine. Her leadership continues to shape meaningful experiences that foster education and community within the healthcare sector.

Jennifer Kerhin, CEO of SB Expos & Events, has more than 20 years of experience working with association tradeshows. Jennifer has a certification in meeting planner (CMP) and exhibition management (CEM), an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and substantial executive-level association experience.

SB specializes in association events. As a technology-driven company, we are uniquely positioned to integrate live and hybrid components to maximize your association event’s potential. We develop non-dues revenue from association meetings through exhibits, sponsorships, registration, and advertising while reducing association expenses by optimizing event management practices.

Understanding that active involvement within associations is the key to success, Jennifer is a committed member and volunteer in IAEE. She has been a speaker at ASAE’s Annual Meeting and IAEE’s ExpoExpo! She also founded the IAEE DC Chapter Women Leadership bookclub.

Erica Platner is the Director of Events at the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), where she brings over a decade of expertise in event management, strategic planning, and conference execution. With a background in hospitality and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech, Erica has held key roles at organizations including Conference Managers, Cadmium, and Marriott.

Known for her strengths in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor relations, Erica has successfully directed high-impact conferences and events, consistently delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Her leadership and operational skills make her a driving force behind NHIA’s impactful industry events.

Prior to joining Cadmium in the Summer of 2024, Amanda spent 18 years managing events across her home state, North Carolina. From the American Diabetes Association to Biltmore Estate, she has honed a spectrum of event skills, finding her specialty in planning for unique details (did you know cattle should be moved 10 days prior to a hillside event?) and designing creative and bold events and marketing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and currently lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids (8g & 6b). She loves to practice hand lettering and painting with unusual watercolors, of which she has far too many and continues to purchase...maybe that's the real hobby.

Beth Barnhart has over 15 years of experience in event management including association and venue management. She currently serves as a Product Specialist for the Eventscribe Team, where she brings an understanding of the event industry to your Eventscribe solutions. Beth assists customers in troubleshooting, guiding clients in best product setups for their needs, and testing to ensure your project is ready for a successful launch. 

Outside of Cadmium, Beth lives in Indianapolis where she enjoys time with her family.

Amy brings over 12 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in website development, event feedback solutions, and continuing education management. At Cadmium, she partners closely with clients to support the full event lifecycle—from submission collection through post-event engagement. She holds a ScrumMaster certification and is a proud graduate of Frostburg State University.

Based in Baltimore, MD, Amy lives with her rockstar husband and their two dogs, Dobby and Ginny. When she’s not running all aspects of her small custom sugar cookie business, she’s likely cheering on her husband’s band, The Rescue Party, at a local venue.

In early 2024, Erin joined Cadmium as our Sr. Product Marketing Manager.  Her years of experience span roles in strategic marketing, local marketing, operations, and product marketing within the telecom industry.  Here at Cadmium, Erin bridges the gap between product development and market needs by driving high-quality go-to-market plans, creating compelling product positioning and driving customer engagement.

Erin earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and later her MBA at Webster University.  She resides in Kansas City with her husband and two children and enjoys movies, hiking, and local sporting events.

Jon is the Director of Multimedia Production at Cadmium, where he leads the planning and execution of virtual and hybrid events that engage audiences and deliver measurable results. With a strong background in multimedia production and a BFA from Salisbury University, Jon combines creative expertise with technical precision to ensure seamless, high-impact digital event experiences.

Kendra is the Director of Online Events with Cadmium. Kendra first joined the company in 2009 where she lead the Event/Support team in daily operations and project management. Kendra and Team consistently collaborate to improve the department’s processes, strategic communications, event execution, and the cultivation of strong client relationships, which is at the core of Cadmium’s mission.

Kendra has over 15 years of events, fundraising, development, and non-profit organizational experience. Kendra's events career began in the Special Events Department of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, before shifting to grassroots fundraising and income management with the American Cancer Society. While Kendra misses the days of penguins running around in company meetings at the Zoo, Kendra loves the accessibility and opportunities that online education offers in this ever-evolving field. Kendra received her master’s degree in Global and International Education from Drexel University where she studied the qualitative impacts experiential learning presents to the life-long student.

Born and raised in coastal New Jersey, Mike graduated from Salisbury University and relocated to Maryland in 2011. The first decade of his career was spent in accounting and finance at Fortune 500 companies. To balance the demands of a high-stress career, he began training for triathlons, which eventually led to launching a business that produced triathlons and other racing events. The business later evolved to specialize in event technology—delivering real-time race results, same-day photos, and video clips for over 1,000 events across the U.S. and internationally.

After starting a family, Mike and his spouse decided to sell the business and settle down. He is now grateful to have joined Cadmium, an event technology company located just six miles from home. Outside of work, Mike enjoys RV travel, hiking, yoga, swimming, surfing—anything outdoors. Mike is excited to serve as a Project Manager in Cadmium’s fast-paced, growing environment.

Prior to joining Cadmium in the Summer of 2024, Amanda spent 18 years managing events across her home state, North Carolina. From the American Diabetes Association to Biltmore Estate, she has honed a spectrum of event skills, finding her specialty in planning for unique details (did you know cattle should be moved 10 days prior to a hillside event?) and designing creative and bold events and marketing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and currently lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids (8g & 6b). She loves to practice hand lettering and painting with unusual watercolors, of which she has far too many and continues to purchase...maybe that's the real hobby.

Ezra Wolfe is an accomplished leader in healthcare learning technology, with extensive experience in driving innovation and enhancing client solutions. He co-founded EthosCE, where he served as Chief Technology Officer and Partner, and later as General Manager. Ezra holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor's degree in Photojournalism from Syracuse University. He is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare education and outcomes.

Prior to joining Cadmium in the Summer of 2024, Amanda spent 18 years managing events across her home state, North Carolina. From the American Diabetes Association to Biltmore Estate, she has honed a spectrum of event skills, finding her specialty in planning for unique details (did you know cattle should be moved 10 days prior to a hillside event?) and designing creative and bold events and marketing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and currently lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids (8g & 6b). She loves to practice hand lettering and painting with unusual watercolors, of which she has far too many and continues to purchase...maybe that's the real hobby.

Jen started out in the emergency department as a technician in the early 90s – there she witnessed firsthand the complexities of the healthcare system and pressure healthcare providers are under to provide the best quality care to patients under ever-evolving conditions. In 2004, Jen started working in continuing medical education – specifically in the area of medical malpractice. Over nine years, as chief operating officer for an ACCME- and ANCC-accredited online medical-legal CME company, Jen developed unique expertise in healthcare risk management – obtaining her Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management credential from the American Hospital Association and the Certified CME Professional credential (now referred to as the CHCP) from The Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Jen founded Goodwin Group in 2013 to focus on quality improvement, educational program development, and virtual project management. Jen obtained the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential in 2016. Jen works hands-on managing healthcare projects for Goodwin clients. She has a unique talent to see the big picture – the ideal outcome and generate a step-wise process to achieve results.

Prior to joining Cadmium in the Summer of 2024, Amanda spent 18 years managing events across her home state, North Carolina. From the American Diabetes Association to Biltmore Estate, she has honed a spectrum of event skills, finding her specialty in planning for unique details (did you know cattle should be moved 10 days prior to a hillside event?) and designing creative and bold events and marketing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and currently lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids (8g & 6b). She loves to practice hand lettering and painting with unusual watercolors, of which she has far too many and continues to purchase...maybe that's the real hobby.

Bryan Carey is a seasoned Project Manager with over a decade of experience, specializing in driving successful integrations and enhancing client experiences. Currently, he serves as the Project Manager for Integrations at Cadmium, where he leads cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and efficient solutions for clients. 

Bryan's expertise lies in understanding the intricacies of integrations and APIs, identifying pain points, and implementing best practices to ensure smooth project execution. He is passionate about leveraging data to uncover trends, predict outcomes, and craft influential narratives that drive business success.

Bryan holds a PMP certification and a degree from Old Dominion University and currently resides in the Atlanta metro area, Georgia.

Prior to joining Cadmium in the Summer of 2024, Amanda spent 18 years managing events across her home state, North Carolina. From the American Diabetes Association to Biltmore Estate, she has honed a spectrum of event skills, finding her specialty in planning for unique details (did you know cattle should be moved 10 days prior to a hillside event?) and designing creative and bold events and marketing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and currently lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids (8g & 6b). She loves to practice hand lettering and painting with unusual watercolors, of which she has far too many and continues to purchase...maybe that's the real hobby.