2024 Compass: Chart Your Course

Lisa Wise Related Seminars and Products

VP of Product

CE21

Having been at CE21 since pretty much the beginning, Lisa does a bit of this and a bit of that around here. Her main focus now is to oversee the development efforts to ensure everyone gets fun new features as well as bugs fixed quickly. She loves solving everyday problems, knitting, and karaoke. 

Further questions can be directed to the boisterous woman running the next happy hour. 

Contact Lisa at lwise@ce21.com

Rick Rutherford Related Seminars and Products

VP of Industry Outreach

CE21

Rick Rutherford is a recognized author, speaker, association industry executive, with expertise in forging, developing and managing long term relationships with associations. A collaborative communicator, he loves to help organizations drive engagement by leveraging proven successes in education program development, idea exchanges and networking opportunities that enhance professionalism and promote high standards.

A co-founder of an association technology company, Rick has dedicated more than 30 years of his life serving the association industry in a variety of roles.

Contact Rick at rrutherford@ce21.com

Braden Davis Related Seminars and Products

Lighthouse Product & Implementation Manager

Lighthouse AMS

Braden Davis is the Lighthouse AMS Product & Implementation Manager with CE21. Braden has than 15 years of experience working in Association Management Software systems. He works with clients to build out enhancements and help shape the direction of Lighthouse. Braden also implements and onboards new association customers to CE21 Lighthouse, including data integration, customer training and support.

Braden is a hardcore San Francisco Giants fan and when not watching, coaching, playing baseball he can be found headbanging at heavy metal concerts or waiting for his '78 Bronco to get out of the shop.

Contact Braden at bdavis@ce21.com

Clint McBride Related Seminars and Products

Client Success Team Lead

CE21

Clint heads our Client Services team, and works with clients to ensure the CE21 platform meets their needs, whether it’s a CE21 Virtual Summit or getting your catalog off the ground in the beginning. He’s a nerd for puzzles, so discovering the in’s and out’s of each conference or industry is always a fun challenge, and he enjoys watching pro wrasslin’, usually with his two weiner dogs Sharon and Charlie. 

Contact Clint at cmcbride@ce21.com.

Jax James Related Seminars and Products

Client Success and Engagement Manager

CE21

Jax James is CE21's Client Success and Engagement Manager, dedicated to showcasing the value of our products and ensuring client satisfaction. She excels in relationship management, fostering loyalty and business growth. Jax leads marketing efforts, trade show coordination, and social media engagement, while providing continuous support and resources to our clients. Outside of work, Jax enjoys art, hiking through Texas landscapes, and spending quality time with her child and dog.  

Contact Jax at jjames@ce21.com

Reid Stillings Related Seminars and Products

President & COO

CE21

Reid keeps things humming along in tying together employees, software, and efficiencies with development projects and initiatives that positively impact CE21’s platform and services offerings. In his free time Reid enjoys racquet sports, traveling, and has even been known to play the occasional Battlefield game.

Contact Reid at reid@ce21.com

Kevin Hodges Related Seminars and Products

Chief Information Officer

CE21

As Chief Information Officer at CE21, Kevin Hodges leads the development, maintenance, and security of the company’s cutting-edge online seminar registration and delivery platform. With a strong commitment to creating a scalable and reliable system, Kevin plays a key role in driving innovation and ensuring a seamless user experience.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Arizona State University, blending technical expertise with a hands-on approach. Outside of work, he enjoys tackling home improvement projects and unwinding by the beach in Port Aransas.