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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