December 6, 2023
Vice President, Sales and Services, VisitLEX
Lexington, Ky.
Describe your job.
I have the pleasure to market and promote Lexington, Ky., and the beautiful Bluegrass Region to increase visitation to our destination and drive revenue.
What made you choose the meetings and events industry?
I was born …
December 6, 2023
Senior Director, Arrive Management Group
Chicago, Ill.
Describe your job.
As a result of 20-plus years in meeting management and 20-plus years in public safety, I am a director of meetings, focusing on event safety. I help planners who want to reduce risk and keep their …
December 6, 2023
Event Manager, Walmart Inc.
Rogers, Ark.
Describe your job.
I manage all aspects of meeting and event planning for Walmart and Sam’s Club (events ranging from 10 to 10,000 people) to include all theme/day of flow, contract negotiations, transportation, food and beverage, rentals, hotel management, registration, travel, …
December 6, 2023
Assistant Director, Convention Coordinator & Office Manager, Mississippi Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores Association & Mississippi Propane Gas Association
Jackson, Miss.
Describe your job.
We are a two-person office, and we operate two associations: one for gasoline distributors and convenience-store owners and the other for propane gas …
December 6, 2023
Event Specialist, Paragon Events
Boynton Beach, Fla.
Describe your job.
Being an event specialist is like being the ringmaster of a beautifully chaotic circus. I balance tightrope-walking budgets, tame vendor eccentricities, take cross-country and international journeys, and time travel between past, present, and future scenarios. It is …
December 6, 2023
President and CEO, Visit Tampa Bay
Tampa, Fla.
Describe your job.
My role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities critical to our organization’s success, including the comprehensive oversight of agency activities, the day-to-day management of operations, and the assurance of an efficiently functioning organization. In my …
December 6, 2023
Director, Destination Services, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Spartanburg, S.C.
Describe your job.
I would describe my job as being a destination concierge. I focus on welcoming meetings and sports groups to Spartanburg, S.C., and connecting them to experiences that make their time here unique. I also work with our …
December 6, 2023
President and CEO, Meet Meetings
Verona, Wisc.
Describe your job.
Meet Meetings is a third-party, full-service meeting planning and sourcing company. Owning your own company involves many day-to-day operational needs and managing clients and partners. There is no set to-do list or job description. I truly strive …
December 6, 2023
CEO and Co-owner, Q&A Events
Atlanta, Ga.
Describe your job.
As the CEO and co-owner of Q&A Events, my job is to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization and to develop and manage the programs we produce. I work with our clients on the vision …
