DIRECTORS & STAFF

Rob Bergeron, CAE

Rob Bergeron has a diverse professional background in non-profit leadership and a personal passion for live event performances and venues. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential—the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging climate. He is a true believer in the power of volunteerism and joined ESA as its first full-time paid executive director in 2025.