The Fain Group is a team of professionals led by founder and principal Leslie Fain, including certified meeting planners, information technology specialists, and marketing and communications experts. In operation since 1994, The Fain Group’s experienced and seasoned team plans and manages conferences, meetings and events of every size – from small to colossal – and serves a wide range of corporate, government and not-for-profit clients. The Fain Group is a woman-owned business (Women’s Business Enterprise), certified through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
Leslie Fain, Founder and Principal of The Fain Group, is a hands-on leader,
emphasizing her successful company’s commitment to excellence in every facet
of its business, including operations, business development, personnel,
financial and professional activities. In addition to her background in
meetings and events, Ms. Fain has 20 years of experience forging
collaborations and alliances between diverse entities, and she has earned a
strong reputation for offering insightful assistance to both grassroots and
established organizations that seek to expand their reach through dynamic
partnerships.
Susan Fritschler, Vice President of The Fain Group, has more than 20 years
of experience in public affairs, strategic communications and association
management. A proven leader in providing executive services to our clients,
Ms. Fritschler has planned outstanding events, developed sound financial
management practices and effective member recruitment strategies. An author
of several publications, including two books on local government, Ms.
Fritschler has served as a staff advisor to a U.S. senator and is skilled at
coalition building, guiding groups with diverging interests to reach
consensus on contentious issues.
Debra
Kaufman, The Fain Group’s most recent corporate addition, brings the unique
perspectives of planner and supplier together with her 15 years of combined
experience as a certified meeting planning professional and hotel convention
director. Her expertise as a planner with non-profit associations,
government contractors, and private corporations demonstrates conference
design that consistently exceeds organizational expectations while bringing
value to the group in achieving its goals. An expert in catering operations
and meeting services for large brand, upscale, and boutique hotel
properties, Ms. Kaufman clearly understands destination capabilities,
providing The Fain Group’s clients with the extra
edge needed to make the most of any onsite meeting experience.
