December 16, 2025
Irina Terrell
Sales & Event Manager, SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront
irina.terrell@marriott.com
Number of events in 2025: 150
Types of events: Corporate events and retreats, conferences, social events, weddings, reunions, receptions, holiday events
Average number of attendees in 2025: 50-100
What is your role associated with meetings …
December 16, 2025
Melissa Trout, CMP, DES
Senior Meetings Manager, Council for Exceptional Children
mtrout@exceptionalchildren.org
Number of events in 2025: 5-6
Types of events: Conferences, conventions
Average number of attendees in 2025: 300-5,000+
What is your role associated with meetings and events?
I handle all the logistics for our …
December 16, 2025
Kelli Trumbull, CMP
Assistant Director of Conference Services, Stonewall Resort
ktrumbull@stonewallresort.com
Number of events in 2025: 525
Types of events: Conferences, retreats, weddings, reunions, galas, fundraisers
Average number of attendees in 2025: 75-100
What is your role associated with meetings and events?
I supervise the planning, concierge, and …
December 16, 2025
Dillon Tyler
Executive Assistant & Tour Coordinator, International Civil Rights Center & Museum
dillon.n.tyler@gmail.com
Number of events in 2025: 40
Types of events: Conventions, weddings, arts/performances, corporate/organizational retreats, lectures, panel discussions
Average number of attendees in 2025: 50-500
What is your primary role associated with meetings and events?
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December 16, 2025
Shermell Williams
Director of Operations, Messe Frankfurt Inc.
shermell.williams@usa.messefrankfurt.com
Number of events in 2025: 6
Types of events: Large-scale trade shows
Average number of attendees in 2025: 8,000
What is your role associated with meetings and events?
I serve as a strategic leader overseeing the full …
December 16, 2025
Lori Wulf
Deputy Director, Meetings, Association of the United States Army
lwulf@ausa.org
Number of events in 2025: 100+
Types of events: Trade shows and educational conferences
Average number of attendees in 2025: 55,000
What is your role associated with meetings and events?
I oversee a global portfolio of …
December 16, 2025
Pablo Zacarias
Program Manager, Bespoke Event Group
pzacarias@bespokeconnects.com
Number of Events in 2025: 20
Types of events: Incentive, nonprofit, experiential
Average number of attendees in 2025: 500
What is your role associated with meetings and events?
I lead the strategy and execution of Bespoke’s global event …
December 16, 2025
Austin Simar
CEO, The Battle of Byron Festival
chairman@battleofbyron.com
Number of events in 2025: Up to 10
Types of events: Large annual festival and 5-10 smaller community events, including holiday events, outdoor movies, and car shows
Average number of attendees in 2025: 25-5,000+
What is your primary role …
December 16, 2025
Amanda Salazar
Vice President, Communications & Membership; Manufacture Alabama
amanda@manufacturealabama.org
Number of events in 2025: 49
Types of events: Association committee meetings, quarterly meetings, an annual meeting, annual delegation’s trip to D.C., statewide events, conferences,
golf tournaments, networking events
Average number of attendees in 2025: 25-400
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December 11, 2025
The South continues to lead the nation in hotel development—which is exciting news for planners considering Southern locations for their upcoming meetings and events.
According to the Q3 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), 490 new hotels with 57,479 rooms opened …
