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Linda's passion for the industry is demonstrated by being a leader in many professional organizations. She is the current Chairwoman of the DMC Network, LLC, and has been managing the Network's transition from an association to a for-profit business model. She also sits on the Board of Governors for the International Special Events Society (ISES) and recently chaired their Spirit of Excellence Committee for 2008-2009 and the Events Committee for Eventworld 2009, being held in San Francisco. She served two consecutive years (2006-2007 and 2007-2008) as President for the ISES Northern California Chapter and received the International Special Events Society Excellence Award for creating the Best Corporate Event in the Western Region, and the ISES Chapter Leadership Award. Additionally, she has held numerous leadership and board positions for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Northern California Chapter. Linda enjoys mentoring aspiring young men and women and has done this throughout her career. Early in her career, she established internship programs with San Francisco State University, Westmont College, Stanford and Vanderbilt University Extension programs in order to open doors for Hospitality Management and Communications students. For her work with San Francisco State University, Linda was recognized for her "outstanding contributions and service." Additionally, Linda was selected to serve on the University's Advisory Council, and is a sought after guest lecturer and mentor in the Hospitality Management Department. Linda graduated from California State University, Sacramento, and earned a Masters Degree from Long Island University, New York. While serving as an Army Officer, Linda attended the Army's Command General Staff College and earned her Army parachute wings at Fort Benning, Georgia. Hand selected to work at the Pentagon, Linda was responsible for managing and organizing two high level Senior Review Panels for the Assistant Secretary of the Army. Her extensive strategic level meeting planning skills enhanced the cohesion of staff training, executive meetings, worldwide travel arrangements and logistics. She ensured these executive-level, politically charged, yearlong, worldwide projects were successfully conducted. Linda earned several military awards during her career culminating with the Legion of Merit, one of our nation's highest honors. Linda and her best friend (business partner and husband of 31 years), Gordon, have two wonderful children Christine and Alexander.
As a destination and special event professional, Gordon has designed, planned, developed, and implemented international and domestic executive level conferences, special events and incentive programs for hundreds of Cappa & Graham's clients including the American Bar Association, the American Society for Training & Development, Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Microsoft, Levi Strauss & Company, the National Basketball Association, the International Fiscal Association, Wells Fargo and MontBlanc International to name a few. While stationed in Europe as a United States Army Officer, Gordon was responsible for planning large and complex "special events" for senior leaders. His demeanor and rare ability to visualize and organize unique gala events in historic castles, flawlessly execute large troop moves across Germany or manage tactical meetings for senior U.S. and NATO leaders proved his skill as a strategic leader and planner. As a result of Gordon's unparalleled performance and ability to mold and lead military personnel, he was selected to teach leadership and organizational development at the prestigious U.S. Army Command & General Staff College. His military career culminated with a premier Pentagon assignment where he worked extensively with senior Army and Department of Defense leaders to shape and develop the Army's strategic position for the first congressionally mandated Quadrennial Defense Review. He has organized and worked with many senior foreign delegations to improve understanding and cooperation among U.S. allies. Gordon was also personally selected to provide individual presentations to members of the US Congress in his capacity as a Foreign Affairs expert. Gordon graduated from the Citadel with a degree in Business Administration and earned his advanced degrees from the University of Southern California and Middlebury College, Vermont. In business, Gordon's passion is designing and delivering unique large and small special events, incentive and transportation programs to our clients. In his spare time you'll find him at the beach surfing with family and friends catching waves and living life to the fullest! Back to top
Today, Josiline manages programs for her valued repeat clients and our key accounts. Josiline's untiring passion and flawless program execution has solidified her reputation in the Bay Area and beyond for providing our clients and partners with flawlessly creative programs. Because of her talents, Josiline is involved in several professional organizations; the DMC Network LLC, International Special Events Society–Northern California Chapter serving on the Board of Directors and Meeting Professionals International. Additionally, Josiline has been asked to speak for The DMC Network, LLC, San Francisco State University as well as consult with Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter on their annual gala. Josiline graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology coupled with an emphasis in Communications from San Francisco State University. Her strong role in the SFSU's Hospitality Community continues as she actively plays a role as a guest lecturer and mentor to current undergraduate students. In her spare time, Josiline volunteers as a reading tutor to elementary students. She enjoys playing softball, dancing, and has an undying passion for travel. Back to top A Today, Adriane is an active member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and is serving on the 2010-2011 Northern California Chapter Board of Directors as the Director of Special Events. In addition, she actively participates in the DMC Network as a member of the Communications Committee. Adriane has managed and operated numerous programs. Some of her clients have included the American Hospital Association (AHA), Roche Pharmaceutical/Genentech, the American Bar Association (ABA), the SFCVB Customer Advisory Council and LíOrÈal. Having lived aboard in Italy for a year, along with her enthusiasm to continually discover new cultures, Adriane has a distinctly innovative approach to meetings and special events. Outside of work, Adrianeís passions include rock climbing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, camping, cooking, traveling and speaking Italian. Back to top
Her ability to blend fresh ideas with the client's vision comes from her natural creative talents and added experience in both the hospitality and interior design industries. Add in her expansive world travel and you find a highly sophisticated program manager and designer! Sue earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a minor in Business Management from California State University, which honed her cutting edge passion and classic event talents. Sue is an Ambassador for the San Francisco Convention and Visitor Bureau, keeping her well connected with the currents trends of the city. Outside of the office you'll find her traveling, baking, table hopping at new restaurants and volunteering at both the Opera House and with the organization Boys Hope Girls Hope. Back to top
Violetta has been with Cappa & Graham Inc. for over 13 years and her talents have graced the visuals of VMware, Coca Cola, American Bar Association, International Finance Association and over a hundred other programs and events.
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Gordon R. Thompson, LTC, USA (Ret.), DMCP, CMP 
Josiline Shanahan
driane Powell
Violetta M. Reiser