CHAPTER HISTORY
The ILEA Rhode Island Chapter was founded in 2002 to join professionals in fostering enlightened performance through education and promotion of the special events industry. A Chapter Formation Committee, led by Chair, Richard Carbotti, was created consisting of a dedicated group of ILEA members committed to establishing ILEA Rhode Island. After successfully recruiting the required 35 members and adhering to all guidelines, ILEA Rhode Island became an official Chapter-In-Formation and later an official chapter, which has been lead to date by the following Presidents:
Richard Carbotti - 2004 - 2006 / Perfect Surroundings, Inc
Rick Simone – 2006 - 2007 / EGN Consulting
Jim Verity – 2007 - 2008 / Verity Design
Rocky Toomey – 2008 - 2009 / Future Affairs Productions 
Kim Crawley - 2009-2010 / Waterman Grille
Alexis Gorriaran, CSEP - 2010-2011 / (add)ventures
ILEA Northeast Regional Vice President - 2013-2014
Bryan M. Sawyer - 2011-2012 / The Gloria Gemma Foundation
Filomena Felix - 2012-2013 / Quest Events
Donna Wing - 2013-2014 / Twin River Casino
ILEA Northeast Regional Vice President - 2015-2017
Jenny Demeter 2014-2015 / Johnson & Wales University
Megan Duclos 2015-2016 / Alex and Ani
Jennifer Gullins 2016-2017 / PEAK Event Services
Debbie Cormier 2017-2018 / WRIK Entertainment
Kimberly Doell 2018 -2019 / Harvard Business School
Meagan Peter 2019-2020 / ROCKSTAR LIMO
Emily Manocchio 2020-2021 / E.R.M. Designs
Allison Pangakis 2021-2022 / Newport Festivals Foundation's Fold & Jazz Festivals
Luke Renchan 2022-2023 / Luke Renchan Entertainment