National Recreation and Park Association
Ruth Wheeler is a seasoned professional in event and conference management with extensive experience in corporate development, marketing, and operations. Currently serving as a Sr. Corporate Development Officer at the National Recreation and Park Association, Ruth leads conference sales strategies and consistently exceeds revenue goals. Previous roles include Attendee Sales Manager and Operations Manager at Emerald Expositions, where Ruth achieved significant increases in attendance and sponsorship revenue. As General Manager at SmartGig Media, Ruth managed the production of conferences, fostering partnerships with key stakeholders. Ruth's background also includes impactful positions with Informa, MPIOC, the Electronic Retailing Association, Auxilio, and UBM Advanstar, demonstrating a strong track record of enhancing revenue, engagement, and operational efficiency. Ruth holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and has been recognized as a Certified Meeting Professional.
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National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.