Michael Lerner
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Michael Lerner has over 29 years experience in Sales, Marketing & Product Development. As President of Dakota Accessories, a $40 million dollar International Fashion Apparel company he was able to travel extensively throughout the United States, Europe and the Far East working with both his clients and vendors. Prior to joining CraigMichaels, Michael also worked with a leading International Business Events company which enabled him to understand and address the needs of top executives in Fortune 1000 companies. Michael received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from NYU.

Craig Lehmann
President and Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder
Craig Lehmann has over 17 years experience in Business Management, Sales, Marketing and Business Development. His expertise in Management includes serving as Managing Director for a leading International Recruitment Company and as an Executive Director for a leading International Business Event Company where he increased revenues from $3 million to $20 million per year. Craig has also gained experience in International Sales and Marketing Management while working with Fortune 1000 companies in Africa, Europe and Asia. Craig received his Bachelor's Degree of Commerce in Management and his Masters Degree of Commerce from the University of South Africa (UNISA); he is also a member of the Human Capital Institute, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, the Society of Independant Show Organizers, Meeting Professionals International and the South African Chamber of Commerce America.

Michael McCarthy
Vice President of Sales
Michael McCarthy has over 16 years experience in Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining CraigMichaels, he was Vice President and Regional Sales Director for Smith Barney. Michael successfully wholesaled mutual funds and variable annuities to brokers in the South East. His efforts resulted in an increase in premium from $40 Million to over $90 Million annually and an increase in market share from 16% to over 38% within his first year. Michael received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from The University of Connecticut.

June McCarthy
Director of Operations
June McCarthy has over 12 years of experience in Marketing, Projects Consulting, Conference Production and Operations Management. Her expertise spans the globe, having headed up Event Operations in such locations as Sydney, Australia; Shanghai and Hong Kong in the Greater China region; Barbados; and also numerous locations within the USA. Her familiarity with business across cultures is extensive and a proven asset in the intimate understanding of her clients and their needs, on the premise of optimizing their Summit experience. June holds a Bachelor's Degree of Commerce, with a double degree in Marketing and Management, from Murdoch University in Australia.