2025 WERC Award Recipients

Celebrating Excellence in the Talent Mobility

At WERC, we are committed to recognizing the incredible contributions of our members who elevate the talent mobility industry. Through their dedication, service, and expertise, these individuals have made lasting impacts on the community. Below, we proudly highlight the 2025 recipients of WERC’s prestigious awards.

WERC Member Awards Program

Organizations and communities thrive thanks to the knowledge and time shared by their members. The WERC Member Awards Program is designed to celebrate the efforts of individuals who help shape and strengthen our industry. Whether through professional achievements, volunteering, or advocacy, these members have gone above and beyond to make a difference.

Meritorious Service Award (MSA)

The Meritorious Service Award is granted to members who have accumulated 10 service activity points through volunteer contributions.

2025 Meritorious Service Award Recipients:

Loretta Allard
Brit Bemis

 

Tim Kernan
Sandip Bhandal

 

Lorraine Sandford
David Bencivengo, GMS

 

Yen Le Bavis
Michele Brescia, CRP, GMS-T

 

Robert Brizuela, CRP, GMS

 

Elizabeth Bilek-Portalla
Katherine Brennan Grammes, CRP

 

Janaina Chezanoski Da Silva
Steve Burson

 

Scott Chapman, GMS-T
Jonathan Frick
Andy Conduit-Turner

 

Ana Gazarian
Kathryn M Couture, CRP, GMS

 

Anthony Cristaudo, CRP

 

Vicki A. Lander
Tiffany Curry

 

Jennifer Rodriguez
Joe Dudek, CRP, GMS-T

 

Judy K. Alloway
Erika Escalante, CRP

 

Pamela Fedigan, CRP

 

Judy K. Alloway
Bob Gallucci, GMS

 

Teela Gleason, CRP, GMS-T

 

Judy K. Alloway
Joseph Gurth III, CRP

 

Brian Hober, GMS

 

Judy K. Alloway
LaMonica Hummel, CRP, GMS-T

 

Voon Lee

 

Judy K. Alloway
Jesper Lovendahl

 

Jana Lowenstein, CRP,
GMS-T

 

Judy K. Alloway
Inigo Lopez

 

Brett Lyons, CRP

 

Judy K. Alloway
Lisa Meinczinger-Gulden, CRP

 

Evan Miller, CRP, GMS

 

Judy K. Alloway
Susan Myers, GMS

 

Cindy Nixon, CRP

 

Judy K. Alloway
David Pascoe

 

Emerson Ross

 

Judy K. Alloway
Peter Sewell

 

Terri Shaffer, CRP, GMS

 

Judy K. Alloway
Carla C. Staigl, GMS-T

 

Vini Valverde, GMS

 

Judy K. Alloway
Bruce Waller, CRP

 

Erin Weber

 

Judy K. Alloway
Karen Welch

 

Williams Wiggins, CRP

 




 

 

Distinguished Service Award (DSA)

The Distinguished Service Award is granted to members who have earned 25 service activity points, showcasing their sustained commitment to WERC and the global mobility industry.

2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipients:

Robert L. Giese
Azmina Aboobaker

 

Cheryl A. Bilancia, SGMS-T, SCRP

 

Deb Borrell, SCRP, SGMS-T

 

Joan Brady, SCRP, SGMS

 

Kelli Duehning
John Brennan, SCRP

 

Laurette Bennhold-Samaan
Mark Burchell, SGMS

 

Maura Carey, SCRP

 

Ryan Carrell, SCRP

 

Christopher Chalk, SCRP, SGMS

 

Deb Convery, SGMS-T

 

Tine K.H. Dickey, SCRP,
SGMS-T

 

Karen Cygal
Kerwin Guillermo

 

Cheryl A. Bilancia
Benjamin Heller
Jay Hershman, SCRP

 

Faye Hoxworth, SCRP, SGMS

 

Sophy King

 

Kenneth Kwek

 

Mickey Calantropio
Laura Levenson

 

Tanya Mariottini, SGMS-T

 

Mickey Calantropio
Michelle Moore

 

Corinne Mossman, SCRP, SGMS-T

 

Mickey Calantropio
Bill Nemer

 

Freddy Paxton III, SCRP, SGMS

 

Mickey Calantropio
Bob Portale, SCRP, SGMS-T

 

Angela Tan, SCRP, SGMS-T

 

Mickey Calantropio
Benny Tan, SGMS-T

 

Ryan Watroba, SCRP,
SGMS-T

 

Mickey Calantropio
Becky Woods

 

 

Best Of Exhibit Hall Winners

ESG Excellence in Talent Mobility Award

WERC recognizes Synergy Global Housing for embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the heart of their initiatives. 

Inspiring Mobility Professional of the Year

WERC celebrates Nikki Thomas who leads with purpose, drives innovation, aligns strategy with organizational goals, and supports others along the way. 

Nikki Thomas
Global Mobility Program Manager
Micron Technology

Leadership Award Recipients

The WERC Leadership Award honors those who exemplify vision, integrity, and influence in global mobility. 

Voon Lee
Managing Partner
Voon & Associates

Jennifer Rodriguez CRP, GMS
Account Executive
Ace Relocation

Innovation Award Recipients

The WERC innovation award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and forward-thinking in the global talent mobility field. 

David Toledo
Director Business Development
JPMorgan Chase & Co

Kerwin Guillermo
Global Head of HR Compliance Enablement
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

President's Award Recipient

The WERC President’s Award is presented to an individual who has made an extraordinary impact both the industry and WERC community. 

Benny Tan, SGMS-T
SVP, APAC
Altair Global