FROM YOUR CHAIRMAN
2017
ISPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTED OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN Todd Shaw The Peaks Resort & Spa
VICE CHAIRMAN Todd Hewitt Shangri-La International
SECRETARY / TREASURER Garrett Mersberger Kohler Co .
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Michael Tompkins Hutchinson Consulting
“ The best way to lose yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others .”
eal leaders understand that leadership is not about power or authority — it ’ s defined by service . Like everyone else serving on the ISPA Board , my commitment to volunteer my time and knowledge is fueled by a passion to serve . It is truly inspiring to know that several like-minded spa professionals share the same passion .
This month , we welcome several new faces to the ISPA Board , and I couldn ’ t be more excited to have them join the leadership team ! The strength of the board lies in our differences — each member brings a unique set of experiences and expertise , a trait needed to encourage creativity and diversity of thinking . I encourage you to flip to page 50 to learn more about the new board members who will serve as your elected voice of the industry . Welcome them , connect with them and let them hear your thoughts on how we can further strengthen ISPA and the industry as a whole . Let us also welcome the return of several board members who continue to selflessly provide their time , expertise and service because , like you and me , they believe we can be stronger if we are united as one community .
As we ring in 2017 , let us together welcome new opportunities , including a meaningful chance to serve . It is my hope , in the process of losing yourself in the service of others , you ’ ll find your true purpose in life . Cheers to new beginnings !
Todd Shaw MBA @ tddshaw Todd Shaw
2 PULSE ■ January / February 2017
– MAHATMA GANDHI
— TODD SHAW , CHAIRMAN
DIRECTORS Sharilyn Abbajay ISPA Foundation Vice Chairman
Noel Asmar Noel Asmar Group , Inc .
Scott Duncan Spa Gregorie ’ s
Blake Feeney Chaleur Beauty
Michael Harmsworth ESPA International ( US ) Ltd .
Patrick Huey Sandals Resorts International
Kristine Huffman Huffman Hospitality Concepts
Joshua Luckow Canyon Ranch Health Resorts
Julie Oliff St . Regis Aspen
Laura Parsons ESPA International ( US ) Ltd . ( Spa Division )
Frank Pitsikalis ISPA Foundation Chairman
Eric Stephenson Well World Group
Dawn Tardif BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa
Robert Vance Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Lynne McNees International SPA Association
MEDICAL ADVISOR Brent A . Bauer , MD Mayo Clinic
CHAIRMEN ’ S COUNCIL Past ISPA Chairmen who are current members : Gayle Brady • Brady Spa Consulting Jeff Kohl • Spa & Club Ideations Jean Kolb • Well By Choice John Korpi • Korpi & Korpi Kate Mearns • 5 Spa Consulting LLC Jim Root • Glen Ivy Hot Springs Jane Segerberg • Segerberg Spa Consulting , LLC Ella Stimpson • The Spa at Sea Island Deborah Waldvogel • Sedona Resorts