Abigail Gabbard

Account Executive

Role at Bostrom

Abigail Gabbard is an Account Executive, serving as the Executive Director for the Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute (ESCSI) and Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA). She brings expertise in membership services, meeting and trade show management, financial review and budgeting, strategic plan administration and website management to each client.

Background

Abigail has two decades of experience working with professional membership associations and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Bostrom, Abigail worked for the American Student Dental Association. There she developed a variety of skills, ranging from the management of the membership and customer service departments, to assisting with meetings, database and website conversion collaboration, as well as serving as a committee staff liaison. Abigail earned a Bachelor of Arts at Washburn University, followed by several years of film and video studies at Columbia College.

Interests

• Photography
• Movies
• Travel

Favorite Places in Chicago

• Art Institute of Chicago
• Lakefront
• Music Box Theatre