Our Leadership Team
Mike Yag
Chairman, CEO
Merging his interest in architecture and design with his marketing acumen, Mike launched Access in 1985. The company had a regional focus initially but evolved into a global force in the exhibit and events industries. Mike is CEO and Chairman of the Access Board and sits on the boards of M² OnStage, Nuvista, and New Jobs for Massachusetts.
Amy Sondrup
President
Amy ensures that the Access leadership team consistently implements her vision. She represents Access in the industry and takes an active role with key accounts, believing that client and employee retention is the backbone of Access’ success. Amy is President of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), and as one of Exhibit City News’ “40 under 40,” she is a strong advocate for a progressive evolution of face-to-face marketing.
Jon Ellms
Executive Vice President, Principal
Jon leads business development in healthcare, working with companies anywhere on the healthcare marketing continuum –from companies with a single product in clinical trials to global industry giants. Jon questions the status quo, understands challenges before suggesting solutions, and produces results characterized by strategic and tactical excellence.
Chris Metzger
Senior Vice President, Client Services
Leading the client development team, Chris calls on his roots in business development and work with large, high-profile clients to propel Access to the next generation of client relationships. He is a leading proponent of strategic congress channel management and the value of face-to-face marketing, particularly in healthcare.
Scott Williams
CPA, Senior Vice President, Finance and Sales Operations
With the vision and experience to foster Access’ continued growth and profitability, Scott leverages his expertise rooted in years of understanding client needs and expectations. He uses foundational financial understanding to ensure that decisions benefit both Access and
our clients.
Stephen Ross
Vice President, Executive Creative Director
Leading the Access design studio, Stephen generates unique design solutions for Access clients. A mentor to young designers, his studio environment encourages his team members to embrace innovation and creativity. Stephen contributes to the education of the next generation of designers as a member of the FIT curriculum advisory board.
Ken Konicki
Vice President, Finance
Ken leads the Access finance team to respond to the demands of day-to-day business operations. Shouldering a range of responsibilities, from analysis to procurement and from budgeting to project estimating, he assesses the needs of the business and oversees the implementation of best practices, keeping us working at client speed..
Dean Cerrati
Director, Production
Approaching his 25th anniversary with Access, Dean’s cross-department experience plus his deep understanding of the entire project workflow process keep Access production on time and on budget, exceeding client expectations. In addition to the demands of his position, Dean is also a noted wildlife photographer.
Tom Gardner
Director, Human Resources
A talented professional who embraces Access’ brand pillar, “Our best assets wear shoes,” Tom’s responsibilities range from recruiting and empowering top tier talent to implementing policies and processes. He fosters personal and professional development at Access and creates a career path for the next generation of marketing and design professionals.