Meet The Team
Justin Ederheimer
Conference Director
justin.ederheimer@idga.org
At IDGA, my role is to help promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking across the defense and government space with our events. With a conference portfolio including a wide array of topics ranging from wildfire management to hypersonic weapons to veterans’ healthcare, our aim at IDGA is to shine a spotlight on innovation, moderni... Learn More
Richard Brookes
Sales Director
richard.brookes@idga.org
As Sales Director for IDGA, my role is to lead the sponsorship team, who are responsible for managing partnerships with US Defense Industry companies. My focus is to ensure that these sponsorships deliver optimum value to Industry and meet their requirements, with our events serving as a unique platform to educate key decision-makers, align their m... Learn More
Sara Weissman
Head of Operations
sara.weissman@idga.org
As Head of Operations for IDGA my role is to maximize event delivery standards and logistics to create an exceptional experience. I strive to ensure all events run efficiently through effective and creative planning while attending to every detail. A key priority is fostering and strengthening relationships between sponsors, speakers, and cli... Learn More
Stephanie Lacey
Divisional Sales Director
stephanie.lacey@idga.org
At IDGA, my role is to help promote collaboration between industry leaders and defense and government agencies. Our aim at IDGA is to shine a spotlight on innovation, modernization, and all of the latest technologies and best practices in each respective field or program. I re-joined IDGA, most recently from Business Wire, where I served as Head o... Learn More
Jessica Scannapieco
Sponsorship Sales Manager
jessica.scannapieco@idga.org
As a Sponsorship Sales Manager at IDGA, my job is to help our partners connect with key defense leaders. I help industry reach their business development goals by driving value and impact for those objectives through opportunities in thought leadership, strategic engagement, and brand awareness. I’m happy to be a part of the IDGA team. I love... Learn More
McKenzie Warren
Sponsorship Sales Manager
mckenzie.warren@idga.org
As a Sponsorship Sales Manager for IDGA, I work with our strategic clients to support and advance their relationships within various Government and Defense agencies. My focus has always been around fostering successful relationships with our partners to support their marketing and business development objectives. On a day-to-day, I'm lucky to work... Learn More
Johnathon Brooks
Sponsorship Sales Manager
johnathon.brooks@idga.org
As a Sponsorship Sales Manager for IDGA, I work with our clients to cultivate lasting relationships between solution providers and our end users. My goal is to ensure each client that they are well taken care of and supported. Prior to joining IDGA, I worked in the sports industry and was a member of the U.S. Army. In my personal life, my w... Learn More
Doug Geller
Conference Producer
doug.geller@idga.org
As a Conference Producer at IDGA, it is my passion to create value for all attendees. I am dedicated to creating impact opportunities that can truly influence innovation and business objectives. Before joining IDGA, I spent eight years in the communications field. I worked with clients in a variety of sectors with a focus on technology. My special... Learn More
Emma Roszenweig
Conference Producer
emma.roszenweig@idga.org
As a conference Producer at IDGA I have a passion for curating events that enrich communities with relevant and captivating content. With an aim to create meaningful experiences for attendees, speakers, and sponsors alike, fostering connections and promoting knowledge-sharing among diverse groups of professionals. Before joining IDGA, I had cultiv... Learn More
Luke Spitaletta
Conference Producer
luke.spitaletta@idga.org
As a Conference Producer at IDGA, it is my passion to orchestrate meaningful events that foster innovation and collaboration within the defense and government sectors. I thrive on crafting immersive and insightful content that creates impactful experiences for attendees, sponsors, and speakers alike. Before joining IDGA, I began my post-grad... Learn More
Evan Beebe
Editor
evan.beebe@idga.org
As the Editor for IDGA, I am responsible for creating informational and thought-provoking content for the website. Additionally, my role is to oversee IDGA's event-related content and coordinate with event producers to create content that supports their events. As Editor, I am also responsible for the website's SEO strategy, which requires an under... Learn More
Jessica Jackson
Operations Manager
jessica.jackson@idga.org
As an Operations Manager at IDGA, my role involves overseeing and managing various aspects of event planning and execution. My responsibilities include supervising a dedicated workforce, skillfully allocating tasks, setting deadlines, and meticulously monitoring performance to ensure excellence throughout the event. I am dedicated to ensuring that... Learn More
Kay Park
Junior Operations Manager
kay.park@idga.org
As a Junior Operations Manager at IDGA, I strive to create and deliver exceptional event experiences. My responsibilities include coordinating with onsite contacts, communicating and upholding deadlines, as well as providing excellent client service along the way. From meticulous attention to detail through the planning process, to executing a seam... Learn More
