Associations
Our Team
Meet the Experts Behind Your Success
Great association management starts with great people. And when you work with Celtic Associations, you’re working with a talented team of specialists who are invested in driving your organization’s success. Get to know our team of experts below.
Our team of association experts is dedicated to mid-sized associations; hover to discover.
Partner
Danielle Vitogiannes
Danielle oversees and plays a critical role in strategy and annual planning. Her participation in board communications and oversight on operational execution guides associations to meet objectives.
Director of Associations
Emily Culella
Emily oversees the day-to-day operations of Celtic’s association clients, ensuring smooth execution of programs, initiatives, and member services. She partners closely with boards of directors to provide strategic support, communicate progress, and help achieve organizational goals. Under her direction, the Celtic team delivers consistent management, reporting, and results that strengthen each association’s mission and member value.
Senior Association Manager
Heather Browne
She is a collaborative thought partner with a passion to drive results. She manages program development, membership engagement and serves as the committee liaison. She assists in meeting planning and dues collection.
Senior Association Manager
Kim Bailey
Kim brings a collaborative spirit to everything she does, always focused on driving results. She leads program development and plays a key role in boosting member engagement. Acting as a vital connector between committees, Kim also contributes to strategic planning, financial health, and initiatives that support membership expansion.
Association Manager
Blair Bryant
Blair is the driving force behind operational activities, seamlessly managing everything from website updates and social media posts to handling all logistical details with precision and efficiency.
Associations Coordinator
Jessica Livas
Jessica expertly manages digital communications, AV, social and technical coordination. She ensures seamless virtual events, oversees website updates, and provides vital tech support for meetings, webinars, and digital platforms.
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Associations Coordinator
Mason Deyo
Mason plays a key role in supporting Celtic’s association clients through marketing, member engagement, and professional development initiatives. He assists with digital communications and coordinates virtual events and webinars to ensure a positive member experience. Mason also helps maintain website content and provides responsive support to clients, strengthening connections and fostering growth within their organizations.
Account and Financing
Denise Illing
Denise, a CPA, brings over 30 years of accounting experience to Celtic Associations. She manages the day-to-day finances and all accounting functions to ensure that timely and accurate financial reports are presented to the board of directors.
Event Manager
Karen Howe
Karen plans and manages events, conferences, and conventions with precision. Her laser focus on contract negotiation, logistics, and flawless execution ensures every detail is expertly handled for memorable, seamless experiences.
Social Media Services
Jeremy Hogan
Creating dialog and stories, the social media team can generate interest from new members and work to connect members through social channels, keeping content current and engaging.
Brand Services
Jim Heitzman
In partnering with clients, Jim and his team employ authenticity in brand messaging, boldness in trying new things, and creativity and discipline to ensure brand alignment through thick and thin.
Creative Director
Kevin Beauseigneur
Kevin has over 30 years of experience creating breakthrough ad campaigns for clients. His passion for messaging delivered with beautiful aesthetics is clear in his collection of award-winning work.
Member Services
Julie Flaherty
Julie is the first smiling face that most of your members, potential members, and other contacts will speak with when calling the office. She manages member requests and assists with conference management and member applications.
Danielle Vitogiannes
Partner
Danielle oversees and plays a critical role in strategy and annual planning. Her participation in board commnications and oversight on operational execution guides associations to meet objectives.
Danielle oversees and plays a critical role in strategy and annual planning. Her participation in board commnications and oversight on operational execution guides associations to meet objectives.
Emily Culella
Director of Associations
Emily oversees the day-to-day operations of Celtic’s association clients, ensuring smooth execution of programs, initiatives, and member services. She partners closely with boards of directors to provide strategic support, communicate progress, and help achieve organizational goals. Under her direction, the Celtic team delivers consistent management, reporting, and results that strengthen each association’s mission and member value.
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Heather Browne
SR. ACCOUNT MANAGER
Heather is a collaborative thought partner with a passion to drive results. She manages program development, membership engagement and serves as the committee liaison. She assists in meeting planning and dues collection.
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Jacqueline Luna-Montes
SR. ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jacqueline embodies a cooperative mindset and is driven to achieve outcomes. Her responsibilities include overseeing program development, fostering member engagement, and serving as the link between committees. She also provides support in strategy, financial stability and membership growth.
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Blair Bryant
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Blair is the driving force behind operational activities, seamlessly managing everything from website updates and social media posts to handling all logistical details with precision and efficiency.
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Jessica Livas
ASSOCATIONS COORDINATOR
Jessica expertly manages digital communications, AV, social and technical coordination. She ensures seamless virtual events, oversees website updates, and provides vital tech support for meetings, webinars, and digital platforms.
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Mason Deyo
associations coordinator
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Mason plays a key role in supporting Celtic’s association clients through marketing, member engagement, and professional development initiatives. He assists with digital communications and coordinates virtual events and webinars to ensure a positive member experience. Mason also helps maintain website content and provides responsive support to clients, strengthening connections and fostering growth within their organizations.
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Denise Illing
ACCOUNTING + FINANCE
Denise, a CPA, brings over 30 years of accounting experience to Celtic Associations. She manages the day-to-day finances and all accounting functions to ensure that timely and accurate financial reports are presented to the board of directors.
Explore Our Upcoming Projects
Karen Howe
EVENT MANAGER
Karen plans and manages events, conferences, and conventions with precision. Her laser focus on contract negotiation, logistics, and flawless execution ensures every detail is expertly handled for memorable, seamless experiences.
Explore Our Upcoming Projects
Jeremy Hogan
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES
By collaborating with clients, Jeremy creates dialogue and stories that empower the social media team to spark interest among new members and foster connections to connect members through social channels, keeping content current and engaging.
Explore Our Upcoming Projects
Jim Heitzman
BRAND SERVICES
In partnering with clients, Jim and his team employ authenticity in brand messaging, boldness in trying new things, and creativity and discipline to ensure brand alignment through thick and thin.
Explore Our Upcoming Projects
Kevin Beauseigner
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Kevin has over 30 years of experience creating breakthrough ad campaigns for clients. His passion for messaging delivered with beautiful aesthetics is clear in his collection of award-winning work.
Explore Our Upcoming Projects
Julie Flaherty
MEMBER SERVICES
Julie is the first smiling face that most of your members, potential members, and other contacts will speak with when calling the office. She manages member requests and assists with conference management and member applications.
Explore Our Upcoming Projects
