Lesa Ukman, Chairman
The co-founder of IEG is the world’s foremost expert on sponsorship and a tireless champion for the industry. In addition to working directly with sponsor and property clients of IEG’s Advisory Services and Research groups, Lesa is IEG’s primary product development director, having most recently led the launch of the company’s Return On Sponsorship service, and also is responsible for the content and focus of IEG’s Annual Sponsorship Conference.
Lesa also is on the faculty of Northwestern University’s Master of Arts in Sports Administration program.
Prior to establishing IEG with her brother Jon Ukman, she worked in the Mayor’s Office of Special Events for the City of Chicago, creating the blueprint for festival and event sponsorship and municipal marketing.
Inducted into the International Festivals & Events Association/Miller Brewing Company Hall of Fame in 2000, Lesa is a graduate of Colorado College.