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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.
Kerry Carmichael is Vice President of Meetings and Conferences with The Fain Group, a position he
has held for more than 11 years, managing all aspects of government and professional conferences, including budgeting,
transportation, on-site logistics and programming. An experienced and proven manager, Mr. Carmichael has extensive expertise
in training and project design and management, working with Americorps and the Peace Corps, here in the United States and in
Latin America. Mr. Carmichael excels at managing large projects, from conception with volunteer and staff committees to on-site
completion. Fluent in English and Spanish, Mr. Carmichael holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in environmental biology and
natural resources planning, respectively.
Susan Fritschler, Vice President of Meetings
and Events with 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.
