The LPE story is Ezra Bourne's story.  Founded in 2014, the path to LPE's creation started as Ezra’s journey began; on the small island nation of Barbados, whose motto is "Pride and Industry", words that resonate and inspire Ezra daily.  Having migrated to the U.S in 1987 as a wide-eyed teenager; he graduated high school and made the significant decision to join the US Navy.  That decision set his path on a trajectory that landed him in the Washington, DC area and led to his eventual career choice.  Seeking more formal training, Ezra graduated from The George Washington University Event Management Program and soon after obtained his first designation as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Subsequently, his career path saw him elevated to various management and supervisory positions.  In 2008, Ezra was elevated to the position of Director of Conference Services at a large Washington DC-based international consulting firm, managing a diverse team and executing dozens of public, corporate, and non-profit client contracts.  As a result of his success as a corporate director, Ezra pursued his goal of entrepreneurship when he founded LPE Associates in 2014.  Ezra’s wide range of industry expertise and management experience, combined with his strong sense of commitment to leadership throughout his career, have shaped his energy, drive and customer service focus to this day... and always with "Pride and Industry".