CO-CHAIRS Brendan Bayer, M&T Bank | Craig Ruppert, Ruppert Companies
FOUNDING CO-CHAIR David A. Ross, Atlantic Realty Companies
LEGACY CHAIR Cecilia Hodges, M&T Bank
Executive VIPs
Ziggy Chelec, Zalco Commercial LLC
Stephen Miller, SBM Marketing LLC
Amias Gerety, QED Investors
Julie Ruppert, Ruppert Properties
Richard Lake, Roadside Development LLC
Kristen Vaughan, Accenture Federal Services
Host VIPS
Mark Bellingham, Monarc Construction Inc
Kristin Saboe, Google
Billy Cahill, Cigna / Express Scripts
Josh Seiff, JPMorgan Chase
Josh Golden, Yes&
Glenn Yarborough, WGY & Associates
Megan Mocho, Holland & Knight, LLP
Do you want to become a Bright Stars VIP (Very Important Partner)?
A VIP is a top-tier member of the Bright Stars planning committee who has a significant role in ensuring the success of the event. VIPs are a select group of business and community leaders working together to raise funds and awareness for Easterseals and our mission of equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and the community.
VIPs work with our event co-chairs, as well as other executives and community leaders, toward the goal of raising $400,000 for Easterseals DC MD VA.
Why Should You Become a VIP?
It feels good to give back! Share your good fortune, talent, and influence while helping people with disabilities, families, and the military community.
Get the VIP treatment. Enjoy the pre-show experience and VIP seating at the event. See your listing/logo on the Bright Stars website, signage, and more.
Give the gift of inclusion. Through generous sponsorships and contributions, tickets will be given free of charge to individuals and families, including military family members.
What will we ask of you?
Executive Committee — Give or Get $15,000
Host Committee — Give or Get $4,000
Make your own donation and secure additional donations from your business associates, vendors, friends, and family. Easterseals staff will provide guidance, appeal letters, pledge forms, and post-event thank you letters. You will receive the recognition you deserve for your efforts!
Your work as a VIP Committee Member will truly help Easterseals realize our vision of creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives. Thank you!
Ready to become a VIP? Please contact Christine Ash at (301) 920-9748 or email cash@eseal.org.
