2024 WERC Award Recipients

Celebrating Excellence in the Talent Mobility

At WERC, we are committed to recognizing the incredible contributions of our members who elevate the talent mobility industry. Through their dedication, service, and expertise, these individuals have made lasting impacts on the community. Below, we proudly highlight the 2024 recipients of WERC’s prestigious awards.

WERC Member Awards Program

Organizations and communities thrive thanks to the knowledge and time shared by their members. The WERC Member Awards Program is designed to celebrate the efforts of individuals who help shape and strengthen our industry. Whether through professional achievements, volunteering, or advocacy, these members have gone above and beyond to make a difference.

Meritorious Service Award (MSA)

The Meritorious Service Award is granted to members who have accumulated 10 service activity points through volunteer contributions.

2024 Meritorious Service Award Recipients:

Loretta Allard

Loretta Allard, GMS-T

Director Global Mobility Services

Genworth Financial, Inc.

Tim Kernan

Judy K. Alloway, CRP

Corporate Relocation Director

J.B. Goodwin Realtors

Lorraine Sandford

Gus Armbruster, CRP

Vice President

Armbruster Moving & Storage, Inc.

Yen Le Bavis

Yen Le Bavis, GMS-T

Manager, Global Mobility

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Mark Bicocchi, GMS-T

Senior Manager

Hilton

Elizabeth Bilek-Portalla

Elizabeth Bilek-Portalla, CRP, GMS-T

Vice President, Client Services and Innovation

Sterling Lexicon

Janaina Chezanoski Da Silva

Janaina Chezanoski Da Silva, GMS

Director of Operations

GLOMO

Robin C. Clowes, GMS-T

Jonathan Frick

Jonathan Frick

Manager, Global Mobility

Odyssey Relocation Management

Ana Gazarian

Ana Gazarian

CEO, Chief Executive Officer

Employee Mobility Solutions

Tim Kernan

Account Executive

Aires

Vicki A. Lander

Vicki A. Lander, CRP, GMS

Executive Vice President, Client Services

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.

Jennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer Rodriguez, GMS, CRP

Account Executive

Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.

Judy K. Alloway

Sarrah T.R. Sammoon, GMS-T

CEO

Magellan Champlain

Lorraine Sandford

Managing Director

Labs Relocation Services

Judy K. Alloway

Blythe E. Sparacino, CRP, GMS

Global Mobility Manager

Pinterest

Karl H. Thuge

Karl H. Thuge, CRP

EVP Business Development

Nomad Temporary Housing, Inc.

Distinguished Service Award (DSA)

The Distinguished Service Award is granted to members who have earned 25 service activity points, showcasing their sustained commitment to WERC and the global mobility industry.

2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients:

Robert L. Giese

Laurette Bennhold-Samaan

VP, Global Advisory Services

NetExpat

Cheryl A. Bilancia, SGMS-T, SCRP

Global Mobility Program Manager

Arizona Relocation Alliance Organization

Mickey Calantropio, SCRP

Vice President, Client Services

Altair Global

Karen Cygal, SCRP, SGMS

Global IQ

Kelli Duehning

Kelli Duehning

Partner

Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP

Laurette Bennhold-Samaan

Robert L. Giese, SGMS, SCRP

VP - Data Excellence

Graebel Relocation Services Worldwide

Jack Jampel, SCRP

Senior Manager, Global Mobility

Stryker

Ray Kirby, SCRP, SGMS-T

Senior Manager, Global Mobility

Qualcomm Inc.

Kay Kolakowski, SCRP, SGMS

Manager- Global Mobility and Immigration

Insulet Corporation

Daniela Lima, SGMS-T

VP Immigration

Newland Chase Global Immigration

Jurga McCluskey

Partner- Head of Immigration (Europe and the Middle East)

Deloitte

Karen Cygal

Amy Parrent, SGMS-T

Head of Global Mobility

Vanguard

Cheryl A. Bilancia

Cathleen E. Podell, SCRP

Nicole B. Smith, SGMS-T, SCRP

Relocation Director

Joyner Fine Properties

Jaime S. Suarez, SCRP

Director, Global Mobility, AMERICAS

PepsiCo, Inc.

Kelly A. West, SCRP, SGMS-T

President

MilesWest Group

Kristin White

Director, Corporate Communications and PR

Sterling Lexicon

Mickey Calantropio

Sheryll Young, SGMS

Senior Manager, Global Mobility Strategy

Vialto Partners

Congratulations to all our 2024 award recipients! Your dedication makes WERC and the global mobility industry stronger and more resilient.

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