8?8? The CCI Team ?8?8

We are here to serve

Richard Lamade, President 

“You won’t have an event, if your guests don’t get there”

Long time resident of Wheaton, IL, Dick is a father of three, grandfather of four, and has been happily married for 35 years. Dick started out as a high school math teacher, which led to a long string of various occupations, until he found the job he was searching for.  25 years after entering the industry, the business of meeting & convention ground transportation has given Dick a lot of knowledge about managing vehicles and people.

Dick started Convention Components, Inc. 9 years ago after realizing that there were a lot of people managing ground transportation, who lacked an ability to devise and operate a plan that fits into the overall plan of the convention. It is true that anyone can drop the people at the right door, but good ground transportation management means dropping the people off at the right door when it is best for the convention to have the people dropped off at that door. He makes the transportation plan part of the overall convention plan.

Given that he has been working with event coordinators for the past 25 years, Dick has become skilled in many areas outside of ground transportation management, and Dick has hired a team who he believes can also successfully carry-out these different components.

Mark Lamade, Business Development

“Our business is moving people”

Whoever said family shouldn’t work together, has never met or seen Dick and Mark on the job.  These two have often been called the “Lamade Comedy,” and have impressed many with their easy-going personalities.  They do not let little changes, or unforeseen circumstances bring them down.  They are ready to adjust in a split second to make your experience a good one!

Mark joined the Convention Components team three years ago, and opened up the Atlanta-region office.  He loves getting to know new people and hearing their stories...and sharing his.  He is fun to work for, and to work with. And most importantly, Mark has shown the ability to make decisions based on a sense of what is best for the client, while keeping in mind the bottom line.

Caitlin Boersma, Office Manager

“Small Businesses can do Big Things”

Growing up as the daughter of a small business owner, Caitlin spent much time helping with the many different responsibilities that come with owning your own business. For 23 years, Dick witnessed her extreme sense of organization, her creative and innovative perspective, and her strong leadership skills in and out of the office.  Therefore, he believed that Caitlin would excel as the CCI office manager.  She now spends her time keeping track of the many events that CCI assists with, maintaining and developing all forms of communications, and overseeing the billing.

Brent Boersma, Operations

Before being hired in the summer of 2009, Brent served alongside the CCI team at a number of events nationwide.  During this time "the boss" recognized that Brent's calm state of mind, eagerness to serve wherever and whenever, and his great attitude would make him an asset to the company.  Brent has been learning the ropes ever since and has his hands in the planning of most events.  He loves people, and looks forward to the chance to serve at your next event!

Bill Allred, Field Team Operatives

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Kristin Nevins, Director of Communications

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Pepper & Moksha, Mascots & Loving Companions

Pepper is the beloved shitzu who appears at every Lamade family gathering. He belongs to Tess Gallagher the original webmaster for the CCI website.

Moksha is the newest member to the CCI team. This 4 month old shitzu/bishon mix sleeps under Caitlin's desk during office hours, and lovingly greets our guests when they enter the office.  He has been a fun addition to the team!

Field Staff

Convention Components, Inc has an extensive list of local staff in most convention cities across the USA. This works to your advantage because we don't spend your money transporting in people from out-of-state who need flights, hotel rooms and per-diems; who are visitors to the city you selected for your event just as you are. We put local staff to work who know the area you are visiting, and know the vehicle operators you need to work for you.