Anne-Marie Spencer serves the recreation industry as the Corporate VP Marketing for PlayCore in Chattanooga TN and a member of the company's Center for Professional Development. She has presented over 80 national and regional seminars on a variety of recreation topics, including inclusive play, fitness, playground planning, and grant research. During a 20+ year marketing career, she has written 23 books, and authored over 150 articles. In her spare time, Anne-Marie is an obstacle course racer, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Chambliss Children's Center in Chattanooga and the Advisory Board for Park and Recreation magazine.