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