Karla Bauman

Karla Bauman, CMP, currently serves as Vice President of Sales at Maritz, a position held since May 2019, following a significant tenure at Experient - a Maritz Global Events Company, where roles included Strategic Account Director and Director of Event Management from April 1998 to August 2020. Karla has extensive experience in planning and executing conferences and events across APAC, EMEA, and North America, overseeing areas such as budget preparation, cross-functional team management, and on-site coordination. Prior to these roles, Karla held positions at Holland-Parlette Associates, Inc. and the California Restaurant Association, focusing on operations management and membership services. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management and multiple Master's degrees in Human Resources Management and Organizational Leadership from California State University, Fresno, and Golden Gate University.