2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Ralph Robinson, CAE, CMP

Ralph Robinson, CAE, CMP, 36, is director of meetings & affiliate relations for Florida Apartment Association. He is based in
Orlando, Florida.

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Ralph Robinson describes himself as passionate, loyal and an extrovert. Learn more about him.

What I do:
I design experiences through planning and executing all of the Florida Apartment Associations meetings. I am also the liaison to 10 association executives for the local chapters of the state of Florida. 

Impressive stats:
Attendee registration increased by 61% since I started in 2011. Gross revenue generated by the conference has increased from $481,350 in 2014 to $963,280 in 2019. Sponsorship sales exceeded over a quarter-million dollars thanks to my efforts (a figure that was a total of $63,000 when I first started). 
 
What I do outside of work:
I play in a competitive gay dodgeball and kickball league and also take classes at the Improvisational Comedy theater in downtown Orlando. I currently serve as co-chairman of the University of Central Florida's Rosen College Event Management Board of Advisors and am a regular guest lecturer at the university. I’m actively involved as a member of the ASAE, Florida Society of Association Executives, PCMA, LGBT Meeting Professionals Association and the Metropolitan Business Association of Orlando. 
 

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