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Meet your 2026-2027 Executive Board!

Jan. 26, 2026

Introducing your 2026-2027 GBTA Las Vegas Executive Board!

To get to know them better, we asked a few questions:

Jeremy Diederich, President
Vice President Travel Management, Caesars Entertainment

  • Years in Travel: 20+ (10+ as a Buyer)
  • Where are you looking forward to visiting next? Christmas Markets in Europe or Japan
  • What's your all time favorite travel experience? My trip with my wife to Barcelona, Paris and London.  First time in Spain, seeing Paris as a 45 year old vs 21 and being in London for the coronation
  • Why are you excited to support GBTA Las Vegas? Finishing the work we started as a formation committee and helping our mighty travel community reach their full potential.

Trista Graziano, Vice President
Project Manager Travel Operations

  • Years in Travel: 17+ (11 Buyer / 6 Hotelier)
  • Where are you looking forward to visiting next? Cruising to Bermuda on Norwegian Aqua
  • What's your all time favorite travel experience? Having in room dining breakfast on a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
  • Why are you excited to support GBTA Las Vegas? Expanding the influence of travel companies in and around Las Vegas beyond tourism and leisure travel.

Patrik Balint, Finance Director
Customer Revenue Manager, American Express Global Business Travel

  • Years in Travel: 15 (4 Buyer / 11 Supplier)
  • Where are you looking forward to visiting next? Sacramento, CA & Antonio, TX
  • What's your all time favorite travel experience? Favorite trip for work was to Lisbon, Portugal, where my company had a global gathering a few years ago. They flew me out on 1st Class and we all stayed in a 5* hotel in downtown Lisbon. That was a classy thank you for all we accomplished that year.
  • Why are you excited to support GBTA Las Vegas? We do a variety of events all year around and each represents an opportunity to learn something or meet someone new. Being a leader among such a talented group of people is fun and inspiring.

Lily Brems, Administrative Director
Chief Executive Officer, LD Perspectives

  • Years in Travel: 37 (14 Buyer / 23 Supplier)
  • Where are you looking forward to visiting next? Portugal, Italy and France later this year
  • What's your all time favorite travel experience? Exploring the picturesque lakes, breathtaking sceneries, and stunning vistas of Lucerne, Interlaken, and Zurich remains an unforgettable experience. 
  • Why are you excited to support GBTA Las Vegas? I'm thrilled to aid in the continued growth of our Chapter, strengthening our travel community, connecting our travel professionals, and implementing relevant local strategies.