Yeah, we are really good!  No, we are not conceited; we just know a great team when we see one.  One of Training Resources’ biggest assets is our team members.  We have outlined our roles in the company below but what is hard to express on paper is our cohesiveness as a team.  Individually, we are all very talented people but together, we ROCK event planning. 

Deanna Triplett, Chief Executive Director
Our fearless leader; she really has to be fearless to have assembled this diverse group of people and molded them in to a well-oiled machine!  Deanna is the Executive Director of the Iowa Behavioral Health Association which gives our training division, Training Resources, support and direction. She is responsible for the management of all association business, including state and federal public policy, workforce development, personnel and financial management, and government/public relations. She is skilled in association management, public relations, training and event planning, and marketing communications.

Penne Gatton, Fiscal Contact, CFO
Penne has worked as a CPA in public, private and government agencies for the past 25 years. As we act as the fiscal agent for most of our clients, Penne is responsible for invoices, registration fees, sponsorships, billing, and any other tasks where money is involved.  QuickBooks software is the accounting tool she uses, among other checks and balances in our sound financial system.

Deb Milligan, Accountant
Alias, Number Goddess!  Deb has been the Training Resources’ accountant for five years.  Deb helps Penne in various accounting details and is our resource for all things financial. She assists us at various conferences with registration.

Becky Woodcock, Event Manager
Becky has been the HEART of Training Resources for seven years.  She literally doesn’t “miss a beat” when it comes to conference planning details and customer service.  Becky provides seamless coordination between projects, our company and our clients.  She keeps a steady pulse on the activities of our office.  Becky has a background in psychology and mental health which makes her a valuable asset to any team.

Monica Stutzman, Event Coordinator
Bring your ear plugs when you meet Monica, she comes from the “other side of the tracks” in event planning.  She spent the last 18 years spreading her cheer in the hospitality industry as Director of Sales for hotels, restaurants and a hospitality management company.  Monica’s expertise in sales and marketing will help us continue to grow.  Her boisterous laughter and enthusiasm for event planning is contagious.  If you don’t believe us, just listen…

Katrina Davis, Event Coordinator
Katrina is the newest member of our team. She started out as a floral designer, then enjoyed the wedding and event planning side. She has 15 years experience in event planning and conference management from the corporate side. She still does some floral design to tap into her creative side.