February 4, 2016, Toronto, Ontario – Essentient Association Management & Events, a leader and innovator in the association management space, is proud to announce that Association Manager Courtney Thack was recently announced as one of 22 up and coming Millennials to watch by Meetings and Conventions magazine.  Courtney has the distinction of being the only Canadian on this list of select meeting planners from around the world.

Courtney began her association management career at the Ontario Community Newspaper Association as a Membership Services Coordinator. Courtney joined Essentient in 2011, initially as a Membership and Events Coordinator but was promoted into an account manager role. Courtney is currently the Association Manager for CoreNet Global Canadian Chapter, a professional association for corporate real estate executives. Courtney also provides oversight and expertise to the 85 events that Essentient manage annually.

Courtney is a graduate of Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario and has volunteered worldwide including South Africa and Australia.

Essentient Owner/CEO Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE, stated, “Despite being only 26, Courtney Thack displays a maturity and work ethic that belies her youth. I have seen her grow as a professional in the 4 years that she has worked for Essentient and am not surprised that she was recognized for her accomplishments.”

For further Information Contact: Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE, Essentient Association Management & Events, Tel: 905-331-9668 or (cell) 289-259-9623, constance@essentient.ca