Tera Tharp
Managing Partner
Tera is responsible for the strategic direction and the day-to-day operations of Elevate IME. Her 17-year career in the industry is deeply rooted in the planning and logistical delivery of meetings and events, including the planning of SITE award-winning incentive programs. Never afraid to push boundaries and find a fresh perspective, she enjoys working closely with clients to develop great partnerships to ensure the Elevate IME team is an extension of theirs. As a Certified Recognition Professional (CRP), she understands the “why” behind the “what” in the meeting and incentive world and is committed to the delivery of flawless events. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Florida State University, and is of course, an avid Seminole fan.
Michael Rego
Vice President Sales
Michael is responsible for the strategic direction and Sales and Marketing of Elevate IME. Specializing in developing performance improvement strategies for companies of all of sizes, he is an expert in their conception, promotion and delivery. Michael has traveled the globe – a couple of times over and in doing so, has unparalleled destination knowledge in the industry. Beginning his career over 30 years ago in hotel group sales and marketing, Michael has spent his career serving his client’s needs with trust, knowledge and passion. He currently sits on several client advisory boards and is a Certified Recognition Professional (CRP). A New England native, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Business degree from the Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration School.