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Board of Directors President: John Rogers Secretary: Mary Sturhann Treasurer: Mark Yturralde VP, Events: Robin Donlan VP, Exhibits: Beth Holley VP, Operations: William Pittman Directors at Large: Frank Alison, Ned Cato Jr., Dan Davis, Luigi Diaz, Eugene Henderson, Martin Jaquish, James Jira
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Executive Director: Fae Desmond Director of Marketing and Public Relations: David Glanzer
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Director of Print and Publications: Gary Sassaman
EISNERS
Director of Programming: Eddie Ibrahim HR/Office Manager: Sue Lord Talent Relations Coordinator: Maija Gates Guest Relations: Janet Goggins Exhibits: Director of Operations: Justin Dutta Exhibits: Sales: Rod Mojica
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Exhibits: Registration: Sam Wallace
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Professional Registration: Heather Lampron, Anna-Marie Villegas Eisner Awards Administrator: Jackie Estrada Assistants to the Executive Director: Lisa Moreau, Matt Souza Assistants to the Dir. of Marketing and PR: Damien Cabaza, Christopher Jansen
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Office Staff: Patty Campuzano, Ruben Mendez, Glenda Moreno, Colleen O’Connell Events: Anime: John Davenport, Josh Ritter At-Show Newsletter: Chris Sturhann Films: Steve Brown, Josh Glaser Games: Ken Kendall Masquerade: Martin Jaquish
CONnotations Volunteer Spotlight Costumer’s Corner What I’m Reading: Comics What I’m Reading: Manga What I’m Reading: Science Fiction What I’m Watching: Torchwood Comic-Con’s Past
Comic-Con’s Mission Statement
Assistant to the Director of Programming: Tommy Goldbach
Technical Services: Tristan Gates Exhibits: Art Auction/Artists’ Alley: Clydene Nee Art Show: LaFrance Bragg Autograph Area: Katherine Morrison Convention Services: Taerie Bryant Exhibit Floor Manager: Andy Manzi Operations: Archivist: Eugene Henderson Disabled Services: William Curtis Hospitality Suite: Mikee Ritter Logistics: Dan Davis
San Diego Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
Materials Chief/Blood Drive: Craig Fellows Registration: Frank Allison, John Smith Volunteers: Luigi Diaz, Jennifer Maturo Information: Bruce Frankle
Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer © & ™ 2008 Marvel Characters, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Exit Wounds art © 2007 Rutu Modan.
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