Team Members

Webster Global Site Selection has a solid, experienced & expert team that can help companies with site selection and economic development consulting.

Webster Global Site Selectors: Your Team of Experts Behind Your Success

Webster Global Site Selectors has a solid team of experts with more than five decades of combined experience helping companies with their investment decisions, economic development consulting, event planning, and more.
Each team member has worked with clients worldwide in a wide range of industries and helped them decide on the best locations within the United States.
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Team Members

Paige Webster

Owner
With over 20 years of experience in Economic Development and Site Selection consulting, Paige Webster is a seasoned professional in helping companies worldwide realize their growth potential. Paige previously served as the Western Regional Real Estate Manager for Aaron Rents, where he facilitated major retail expansions across the Western United States. His career has also included critical roles in various development companies, specializing in retail, office, food processing, and industrial properties.
Paige’s contributions extend to community development. He served as the Economic Development Director for the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation and the Rural Representative for the Arizona Department of Commerce. He played a pivotal role in initiatives such as the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), which promoted economic growth in rural areas.
His work with the Department of Commerce involved assisting communities in Arizona with economic development marketing and strategic planning, including the creation of Rural Certified Site programs in Arizona and Tennessee. Paige also participated in Rural Roundtable Strategic/Action Planning Sessions for Arizona. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Paige Webster can be reached at  

[email protected]  602-621-0576 (cell).

Cathy Pierce

Site Selection Consultant
Cathy Pierce, a Site Selection Consultant at Webster Global Site Selectors, brings over 25 years of experience in membership development, service, and strategic planning. Formerly with Conway Inc. She significantly grew membership for IDRC and IAMC to 2,000 and 600 members, respectively. She spearheaded initiatives such as the Honorarium and Ambassador Programs, mentoring new members and increasing retention rates from below 70% to over 90%.
Throughout her tenure, Cathy Pierce recruited committee chairs who later became board members and chairs of IAMC. She also played a crucial role in enhancing member engagement across various committees. As Director of Member Relations, she focused on membership services and led several committees.

Cathy Pierce is an active member of the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE), serving in leadership roles and being recognized as one of GSAE’s “Movers and Shakers.” She graduated from the GSAE Leadership Academy. Before Conway Inc., Cathy Pierce was the Associate Executive Director for three medical associations.

 

Contact Cathy Pierce at [email protected]  404-202-8088 (cell).

Cathy is a new Site Selection Consultant at Webster Global Site Selectors. She is based out of  our Atlanta, Georgia office.  

With over twenty-five years of experience in membership development, service, and strategic planning, Cathy’s success is measured as a result of her passion, persistence and perseverance. 

For over twenty years, Cathy’s professional experience has been with Conway Inc., the association management company for IDRC (International Development Research Council) and IAMC (Industrial Asset Management Council) and publisher of Site Selection Magazine.  Prior to the merger of IDRC and NACORE which became CoreNet Global, as Manager of Membership Development for IDRC, Cathy, grew the membership recruiting 2,000 new members within five years.

As Director of Membership Development for the Industrial Asset Management Council in Atlanta, Cathy grew an organization from zero members and a dream in 2002 to over 600 members in 2016.  Cathy also had many accomplishments including:  launched, managed and successfully grew the Honorarium Program for IAMC, bringing in scores of new Corporate Active Members to IAMC; launched.

She also managed and successfully grew the Ambassador Program for IAMC, facilitating and leading the mentoring and assimilation of new members; regularly mentored and trained junior staff members of IAMC, teaching them the basics of new member recruitment and retention; organized the New Member Networking Dinners for IAMC for more than 12 years; grew this biannual event to over 60 attendees; increased IAMC member retention rate from below 70 percent to over 90 percent between 2008 and 2012.

Cathy also recruited  IAMC Committee Chairs who would go on to become IAMC Board Members and IAMC Chairs; organized and led the New Member Orientation Meetings for IAMC for more than 12 years; grew attendance at this meeting from less than 40 in 2003 to more than 120 in 2012. 

Cathy served as Staff Leader of the IAMC Membership, Member Relations, Honorarium, and Associate Advisory Committees for more than 12 years; increased member engagement in each – one of the key metrics of IAMC performance.

Finally, as Director of Member Relations, Cathy focused on membership services and served as the Staff Leader for the Member Relations Committee, Associate Advisory Committee and the Leadership Council.

Cathy is a member of Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) for over 25 years serving as co-chair and chair of numerous committees; she was chosen as one of GSAE’s Movers and Shakers.” She is a graduate of the founding class of the GSAE Leadership Academy.

Prior to joining Conway Inc., Cathy served as Associate Executive Director for three medical associations. 

 Cathy Pierce, [email protected]; 404-202-8088 (cell)

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Lauren Ahart

Event Planner/Administrator
Lauren Ahart is a seasoned travel and convention planning professional with extensive experience and expertise. Armed with an associate’s degree in Tourism, Conventions, and Event Planning from the College of Southern Nevada, she has a solid industry foundation.
Over the past five years, Lauren Ahart has excelled with top event planning companies in Las Vegas and Phoenix, managing diverse events from large-scale conferences to intimate retreats. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and organizational prowess, she handles logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships with finesse.
Lauren’s passion lies in delivering exceptional administrative support to clients and organizations, emphasizing efficient communication and professionalism. Her proven track record makes her the go-to partner for streamlined administrative processes in the travel and convention industry.

For top-notch event
administrative assistance,
reach out to  

Lauren Ahart at [email protected]  702-300-7189 (cell).

Cathy is a new Site Selection Consultant at Webster Global Site Selectors. She is based out of  our Atlanta, Georgia office.  

With over twenty-five years of experience in membership development, service, and strategic planning, Cathy’s success is measured as a result of her passion, persistence and perseverance. 

For over twenty years, Cathy’s professional experience has been with Conway Inc., the association management company for IDRC (International Development Research Council) and IAMC (Industrial Asset Management Council) and publisher of Site Selection Magazine.  Prior to the merger of IDRC and NACORE which became CoreNet Global, as Manager of Membership Development for IDRC, Cathy, grew the membership recruiting 2,000 new members within five years.

As Director of Membership Development for the Industrial Asset Management Council in Atlanta, Cathy grew an organization from zero members and a dream in 2002 to over 600 members in 2016.  Cathy also had many accomplishments including:  launched, managed and successfully grew the Honorarium Program for IAMC, bringing in scores of new Corporate Active Members to IAMC; launched.

She also managed and successfully grew the Ambassador Program for IAMC, facilitating and leading the mentoring and assimilation of new members; regularly mentored and trained junior staff members of IAMC, teaching them the basics of new member recruitment and retention; organized the New Member Networking Dinners for IAMC for more than 12 years; grew this biannual event to over 60 attendees; increased IAMC member retention rate from below 70 percent to over 90 percent between 2008 and 2012.

Cathy also recruited  IAMC Committee Chairs who would go on to become IAMC Board Members and IAMC Chairs; organized and led the New Member Orientation Meetings for IAMC for more than 12 years; grew attendance at this meeting from less than 40 in 2003 to more than 120 in 2012. 

Cathy served as Staff Leader of the IAMC Membership, Member Relations, Honorarium, and Associate Advisory Committees for more than 12 years; increased member engagement in each – one of the key metrics of IAMC performance.

Finally, as Director of Member Relations, Cathy focused on membership services and served as the Staff Leader for the Member Relations Committee, Associate Advisory Committee and the Leadership Council.

Cathy is a member of Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) for over 25 years serving as co-chair and chair of numerous committees; she was chosen as one of GSAE’s Movers and Shakers.” She is a graduate of the founding class of the GSAE Leadership Academy.

Prior to joining Conway Inc., Cathy served as Associate Executive Director for three medical associations. 

 Cathy Pierce, [email protected]; 404-202-8088 (cell)

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