Meet TSAE’s New Board Members
Angela R. Davis, MBA, CAE
CEO
The Society for Pediatric Radiology
Rosenberg, TX
Angela Davis, MBA, CAE serves as the CEO of the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR). With over 2,500 members, the SPR hosts the largest annual meeting in North America solely dedicated to pediatric imaging professionals. Angela is also the Managing Director of the SPR Research and Education Foundation, which bestows grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 annually to support pediatric imaging research. Prior to joining the SPR, Angela spent eight years at an association management company, serving as its Director of Association Management, where she led multiple medical associations. With 19 years of association management experience, she is an ambassador for the industry, including service on various ASAE committees, as a CAE exam proctor with TSAE, and, most recently, as a member of the TSAE CEO Task Force. Angela holds a BA from Michigan State University (Go Green, Go White!) and an MBA from Western Governors University. She enjoys watching tennis, basketball, and football and spending time with her husband and their dog, Bella.
Kelly George, CAE
Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications
Wilderness Medical Society
Austin, TX
After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in public relations, Kelly George, CAE worked for her alma mater in the alumni relations department of the McCombs School of Business. Following seven years at SeminarWeb, where she oversaw online education for more than 100 associations, Kelly served as the Associate Director of Events & Professional Development for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. For the past five years, Kelly has led membership, marketing, and communications efforts at the Wilderness Medical Society, an international organization for healthcare professionals who want to be equipped to treat medical emergencies in the wilderness. She has been an active member of TSAE for nearly 15 years, was the first supplier in Texas to earn her CAE, and was the 2013 recipient of their Young Professional Leadership Award. She was heavily involved in the TSAE Toastmasters club for many years and earned the Distinguished Toastmasters Award (DTM) in 2021. She currently is the co-chair of the TSAE Membership Task Force and served as a panelist at the 2024 Women’s Summit.
Kate Johanns, CAE
Marketing and Communications Director
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Austin, TX
Kate Johanns, CAE serves as the marketing and communications director for the Association of Texas Professional Educators, the largest educators association in Texas. Her previous professional experience includes time with a non-union state employees association and an association management company. A native of El Paso, Texas, Kate is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and currently lives in Austin. Her work in association communications has been recognized by the Angerosa Research Foundation, Association Media & Publishing, and the Association for Women in Communications. She also serves as national chair of Public Relations & Media for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Tyler Orwig
Senior Vice President of Sales
Visit San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Tyler Orwig is a seasoned hospitality executive known for his exceptional leadership in driving sales performance and exceeding revenue targets within the convention and hotel industry. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Visit San Antonio, Tyler has led his team to nine consecutive years of surpassing convention event and room night goals. With a background in prominent roles at Hyatt properties and a Bachelor of Science in hotel management from The Pennsylvania State University, Tyler brings a wealth of experience in revenue management, sales optimization, and team development. Throughout his career, Tyler has demonstrated a keen ability to formulate and execute comprehensive sales strategies aligned with organizational objectives. His strategic acumen, coupled with a commitment to professional development, has earned him recognition for his role in establishing hotels and cities as premier convention destinations. Tyler Orwig continues to be a driving force in the hospitality industry, combining strategic vision with operational excellence to achieve superior business outcomes and foster talent development within his teams.
Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE
SVP, Member Engagement
American College of Emergency Physicians
Irving, TX
Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE has focused her career on broadly impacting the medical field through leadership roles in healthcare professional associations. Mollie currently serves as Senior Vice President of Member Engagement at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), where she is working to reduce burnout and moral injury among physicians, create systemic change to improve the delivery of emergency care, and ensure that all Americans have access to this critical safety net. Prior to ACEP, she held senior management roles at the American Osteopathic Association, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and American Health Information Management Association. Mollie’s internal focus areas include building cultures of continuous improvement, using data to drive decision making, and investing in employee engagement and retention efforts to create workplaces where everyone can contribute and thrive. She holds an MBA in leadership and change management from DePaul University and a Master of Science in health systems management from Rush University in Chicago. She is also an ASAE Certified Association Executive and a Certified Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) through the American Society for Quality. Mollie currently lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with her husband Ryan and two children. She enjoys volunteering her time to develop her community and profession, and to support the growth of future leaders.
Andres Salas
Account Director
FILO Productions, LLC
Austin, TX
Andres Salas began his professional production journey in New York City at the renowned Electric Lady Studios, serving as a staff audio engineer. During this period, he collaborated with numerous exceptional artists, producers, and engineers. Following the events of 9/11, Andres and his wife relocated to New Mexico, seeking a fresh perspective. There, he established a production company and an in-house recording studio, contributing to the creation of music for local TV commercials and the recording/production of local musicians. Andres chose an entirely different career path in 2005, joining PSAV as a lead tech. He floated between various hotels in Austin, providing his expertise wherever needed. Following a stint at the Hilton Austin, he transitioned into a sales role within the in-house department, quickly ascending the ranks to assume the position of Director of Sales. His career trajectory took an expansive turn as he assumed a statewide role targeting the state association market for PSAV. Building relationships with key groups, Andres joined TSAE in 2009. However, by 2014, he found the large corporate environment incongruent with his approach to event production. Seeking more freedom to offer competitive solutions to his clients, Andres transitioned to an Account Director role with FILO Productions. During his time with FILO (First In Last Out, and pronounced like the dough), he has grown FILO’s footprint in the association market and has developed long-lasting relationships with many great clients.
