Leadership Team
Nicci Nesmith Hammerel
GM Research, Advisory, and Community
As the General Manager of B2B DecisionLabs and Emblaze, Nicci is responsible for the overall success of developing marketing, sales, and customer success professionals through science-backed content. Nicci has been a practitioner as well as a leader of sales and customer success teams, a messaging and content consulting practice, and a product development department. She has been on the Corporate Visions executive leadership team since 2015.
Ashley Gagliano
VP, Global Sales & Member Services
Joining the Emblaze in 2010, Ashley has worked her way up to be a key leader on the team playing a vital role in the growth, vision, and strategic initiatives all while overseeing the Sales and Member Services team. She also works closely with the whole team including Marketing to align activities. Ashley attended St. Catherine University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Sales. When not working, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband Mike, and 3 children Sophia, Mason and Ariya, boating, traveling, or hanging out with family.
Kameron Hobbs
VP, Global Marketing & Operations
Kameron Hobbs, Director of Marketing joined the Emblaze team in 2014. Her responsibilities include marketing to the Inside Sales community through a variety of outlets including email, social media, relevant content, public relations, and by maintaining the Emblaze website. Kameron plays a role in the strategic vision of the association’s growth initiatives and works closely with the whole Emblaze team to align sales and marketing activities. Kameron attended Mt. Mercy University where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Business. Residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband and four kids, Kameron stays busy cheering on her kids at sporting events, and enjoying time outdoors.
