Team Bios

Adrienne Williams
Adrienne WilliamsPresident & CEO
Adrienne Williams is Founder, CEO and President of Scarritt Group Inc., Source 360 Inc., and Scarritt China, companies that support clinical research organizations and pharmaceutical companies through Investigator Meetings, Patient Concierge Services, Patient Recruitment, Virtual Site Initiation Visits, and Patient Education Videos.

Coming from the service-oriented hotel business, Adrienne was inspired to launch a meeting planning company that put service and support at the forefront. After seeing the lifesaving results her Dad experienced having been enrolled in a trial for Parkinson’s Disease, she decided that the focus of the company should be dedicated to supporting clinical trials. Adrienne decided to use her education, expertise and excellent reputation to contribute to the clinical trial space by supporting investigator and advisory board meetings which are integral to developing new medications – and Scarritt Group was born.

Starting out of her home 21 years ago, Adrienne has led her incredible team to international success and industry esteem, with service at the core of everything they do. Scarritt Group has organized and operated thousands of successful meetings, provides unmatched customer service and employs 65+ people worldwide.

Everyone at Scarritt shares the same dream of contributing to humanity in their own small way by assisting with the success of the investigator meeting and making a difference to improve the patients experience in a clinical study, through Scarritt’s portfolio of services. This passion has led to Scarritt’s success without much advertising or marketing efforts, relying mostly on referrals, repeat business and a really great team.

While growing the company beyond even her own expectations, Adrienne has also reached another inspirational goal of creating jobs – careers with actual advancement opportunities. She’s also surrounded herself with experienced staff, actual experts and influential mentors – people who’ve also helped her develop one of the best virtual platforms in the business, pivoting when the market changes and repurposing Scarritt team members to best support client needs.

Whether it’s new clients looking for meeting services or a virtual conference center, or existing clients who are restarting their research in the “new normal” of today’s digital world, many of the world’s best companies and biggest names have turned to Scarritt Group for both live meetings and state-of-the-art virtual solutions based on their experience, innovation, service and a capable team always willing to go above and beyond.

Aside from her dedication to work and her community, Adrienne loves spending any free time with her two children, helping with schoolwork and art projects, hiking the local mountain paths, fishing and one of her biggest passions – enjoying time with her wonderful animals: two dogs, three cats, plus turtles, snakes, geckos, fish and even a frog.

Whether Adrienne is staying up late to solve a work issue, helping a wounded animal while hiking, or working with her beautiful children to create original art, her passion for service, compassion for others and considerable respect for all living beings is what separates Adrienne from typical CEOs and makes Scarritt Group truly stand out in the event industry. It’s more than her career or her company…it’s her legacy.

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Peter Lahr
Peter LahrVice President of Operations and Data Privacy Officer
Before joining Scarritt Group Peter was VP of Food and Beverage, Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas for 12 years. Prior to Atlantis Peter was with Starwood Hotels for 12 years holding several Senior Director positions including regional purchasing of F&B while also serving as the DOO of the El Conquistador.

Peter’s focus areas include Business Development, Bidding and Proposals, Account Executive Management, Vendor Procurement and Management, Information Technology and Media Applications, and Operations.

Peter works across all areas to continuously evolve systems and processes to raise client benchmark performance levels in quality and efficiency. Ongoing cost cutting in combination with value enhancement for clients is aggressively pursued under Peter’s direction. Peter will work directly with clients or through Scarritt Group Account Executives on tailored company specific objectives and goals such as scientific content retention, virtual meeting options, and media engagement techniques. Under Peter’s direction all decisions made at Scarritt Group must benefit the client.

Tony Mc Donald
Tony Mc DonaldExecutive Director Global Quality
After a 13 year career with Westin Hotels, managing various food and beverage divisions in 7 hotels internationally, Tony moved to Atlantic City, joining Resorts International Casino. Relocating to Tucson, Tony joined the Sheraton El Conquistador Resort where he held the positions of Director of Banquet Operations and Food & Beverage Director of the El Conquistador Country Club.

Tony relocated to Las Vegas as part of the pre-opening team for the Treasure Island Casino Hotel, closely followed by the pre-opening planning of Bellagio, and then to The Mirage where Tony held the position of Director Food & Beverage. Following Las Vegas, Tony joined Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a Food & Beverage Director,. Tony relocated back to Tucson to join Scarritt Group in 2005.

Rachel Goodman
Rachel GoodmanDirector of Human Resources
Rachel Goodman joined Scarritt Group in January 2021, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in training & development and leadership. Having worked in both the non and for-profit sectors, Rachel’s experience with organizational development andleadership training is vast and refined. Within these diverse organizations, she has had the privilege to serve in several positions including HR Director, Program Director, and Lead Mentor/Trainer.

Rachel has earned multiple degrees, including a Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Francis Marion University, a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University, a Master of Science in Elementary Education from Mercy College, and a Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Additionally, Rachel has earned several certifications including the Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), a NYC Teacher Certification, and a CrucialConversation Certification.

Rachel’s dedication to traditional and agile management supportsthe speed and agility by which she masters the complex cross-functional partnerships required with an HR Business Partner and key stakeholders within an organization. These relationships and paths of communication ultimately serve to support the commitment to excellence and meeting the needs of our clients.

Libby Nicholson
Libby NicholsonAssociate Vice President, Client Support Services and Sustainability
Libby joined Scarritt Group in 2003, with over 12 years of experience in hospitality and resort management. She held positions in Conference Services/Sales and Revenue Management with Starwood and Omni Hotels and Resorts in California, Texas and Arizona. Libby received her Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University in Tourism and Commercial Recreation.

Since joining Scarritt Group, Libby has played an integral part in the company, establishing the guidelines and practices for the Strategic Sourcing Department. Libby and her team work as the liaison between our hotel partners and vendors and our clients.

Libby enjoys sharing her knowledge of the industry and Scarritt Group with her colleagues.Libby joined Scarritt Group in 2003, with over 12 years of experience in hospitality and resort management. She held positions in Conference Services/Sales and Revenue Management with Starwood and Omni Hotels and Resorts in California, Texas and Arizona. Libby received her Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University in Tourism and Commercial Recreation.

Edson Ribeiro
Edson RibeiroAssociate Vice President of Operations
While in Brazil, he worked for a prominent publisher in South America and the Iberian Peninsula. While in the United States, Edson has worked for respected companies such as ACS, a contractor for the United States Government, Department of Defense, NASA, several government agencies with specialization in information technology, customer service and recruitment.

Adding to Edson’s background is his experience with Hyatt Regency Tamaya in New Mexico where his focus was Convention Services and Banquets.

He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Edson brings to our team knowledge of world history, geography and cultural understanding. Edson graduated in Business Management/Advertising from Mackenrie University in Sao Paulo-Brazil.While in Brazil, he worked for a prominent publisher in South America and the Iberian Peninsula. While in the United States, Edson has worked for respected companies such as ACS, a contractor for the United States Government, Department of Defense, NASA, several government agencies with specialization in information technology, customer service and recruitment.

Angela Connor
Angela ConnorDirector of Finance
With 30 years of accounting experience in the hospitality and healthcare industries, Angela joined Scarritt Group in 2023 as a Director of Finance. Due to a wealth of accounting experience in the hospitality and healthcare industries, Angela understands the holistic perspective of Scarritt Group’s work and the importance of the services they provide. She has worked with Hyatt Hotels, Miraval Resorts, Loews Hotels, Radiology Ltd., and Arizona Oncology.

Angela holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Integrative Studies, a
postbaccalaureate from Arizona State University in Accounting, a master’s degree in
accounting, and a master’s degree in business administration from Keller School of Management. She brings her ranging experience, positive attitude, and tireless energy to further Scarritt Group’s commitment to excellence.

Apart from her role at Scarritt Group, Angela is a loving wife and mother. Her family is her core. They love living in Oro Valley because of the natural beauty and proximity to sights in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and surrounding States. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, South America, Angela knows that her experiences give her excitement and understanding while working with clients globally.

Scarritt Group’s staff has extensive meeting planning knowledge, hotel industry experience, and access to the best resources and technology worldwide. Angela will ensure sound financial records and processes so that this vital work runs smoothly. She is an enthusiastic, hardworking, and skilled addition to the team.

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