A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ISPA CHAIR
ISPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New Leadership, Continued Legacy
DURING ITS JUNE MEETING, the ISPA Board conducted its annual elections and officially welcomed a new Chair. At the conclusion of the meeting, Kelleye Martin, who reached the end of her term as Chair, passed the torch to Kenneth Ryan following a thoughtful Board discussion and vote.
OFFICERS
Chair • Kenneth Ryan The Estate
Vice Chair • Charlotte Prescott Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Hotel
Secretary / Treasurer • Taylor Fields PCH Hotels and Resorts
Immediate Past Chair • Kelleye Martin Trellis Spa, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Reflections from Kelleye Martin
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
WOW— WHAT AN UNFORGETTABLE RIDE! Serving as Chair has been one of the great honors of my professional life. I’ ve laughed, I’ ve learned, I’ ve been humbled— and I’ ve been inspired every single step of the way. Our Board is a powerhouse of vision and heart, and I couldn’ t be more thrilled to pass the baton to someone I’ ve admired for many years. Kenneth brings wisdom, consistency and deep love for this industry— he’ s exactly who we need leading us forward. I remain“ all in” as Immediate Past Chair, cheering on this team and supporting the spa community every way I can. The future of ISPA is in the best possible hands.
Vision from Kenneth Ryan
CHAIR
I STEP INTO THIS ROLE with deep respect for those who have led ISPA before me— especially Kelleye, whose passion and authenticity have lifted all of us. Her leadership during a time of growth and renewal has positioned our association to thrive in its 35th year and beyond. I am proud to continue that momentum alongside fellow officers Charlotte Prescott and Taylor Fields, as well as a strong and dedicated volunteer Board. Our shared commitment to the people and purpose of this industry is unwavering, and I look forward to the work ahead— with gratitude for our past and great confidence in our future. Our key focus continues to revolve around two pillars: Does it help our members?, and Does it strengthen our industry? Onward...
Read more about the ISPA Board’ s new officers in Board Briefings( page 52).
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DIRECTORS
Christian Davies Mii amo / Enchantment Resort
CG Funk Funk Consulting
Kelly Gasspari-Fleming The Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Spa & Health Club
Jennifer Holzworth Montage International
Brisa Huezo Noble House Hotels and Resorts
Jana Koebrick The Spa at Pinehurst
Delia McLinden FarmHouse Fresh
Terry Prager Wildsmith Skin
Jessica Shea Hilton
Jessica Timberlake Jessica L. Timberlake Consulting
Jessica Wadley Oakworks, Inc.
Lynne McNees ISPA President
ISPA FOUNDATION
Chair • Todd Shaw Fountain Life
Vice Chair • Ella Kent The Spa at Sea Island
ISPA Medical Advisor Brent A. Bauer, MD Mayo Clinic
Honorary Foundation Board Member Deborah Szekely Rancho La Puerta