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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