Convention Sales & Services Committee

The Convention Sales & Services Committee actively reviews and develops strategies and best practices that will support the CVB Convention Sales and Services teams as they navigate the ever-evolving needs of the Business Events Strategist and their corresponding organization. Through the committees' efforts, CVBs become better equipped to deliver a value proposition that makes them critical in the meeting and event planning and actualization process. We encourage Destination Organization Sales and Convention Services professionals at varying levels and representing varying markets to participate. Additionally, all Business Members and Partners who have direct integration in or impact on the Business Events Sales and Services cycle are welcome to participate.

2025 Committee Members​

  • Adrienne Siemers, Chief Sales Officer, Nashville CVC
  • Alfred Snow, TMP, CTA, Director of Sales and Service, Destination Ann Arbor
  • Aly Fernandez, AVP Destination Services, Discover The Palm Beaches
  • Amanda Fox, CMP, VP, Operations & Events, Visit Rochester
  • Andrew Ortale, Chief Sales Officer, VisitPITTSBURGH
  • Brianna Conway, Destination Experience Manager, Visit Indy
  • Carolyn Martin, CMP, Destination Experience Sr. Manager, Visit Orlando
  • Cindy Lee, CHIA, CAHTA, Business Intelligence & Tourism Insights Manager, Visit Pasadena
  • Dan O'Neill, Vice President of Strategy and Sales, Bloomington, MN Travel and Tourism
  • Dana Maugans, CDME, Director of Sales, Springfield, MO CVB
  • David Wright, Vice President, Partner Relations, Religious Conference Management Association
  • David Buckenberger, CDME, CMP, CTA, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Choose Lansing
  • Debby Goedeke, Destination Services Manager, Discover Albany/Albany Convention Bureau
  • Ed Skapinok, Chief Commercial Officer, Explore St. Louis
  • Elke Opsahl, CDME, Director of Sales, Choose Chicago
  • Fig Wirkler, CMP, Vice President of Sales, Visit Boulder
  • Isaiah Griffin, CGMP, Convention Sales Manager, DistiNCtly Fayetteville
  • Jana Carter, Assistant Director of Sales, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
  • Jen Dwyer, CMP, CASE, Director of Sales, Visit Baltimore
  • Jerrine Lee, CDME, STS, Vice President of Sales, Richmond Region Tourism
  • Joyce Russell, Managing Director of Sales, Visit Indy
  • Kaya Man, Director of Destination Sales and Services, Visit Pensacola
  • Kayla Weitz, Director of Convention Services, Discover Saratoga
  • Kenley Moy, CMP, VP, Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, San Francisco Travel Association
  • Kirsten Ste.Marie, CTA, Director of Sales, Experience Prince George’s
  • Kylie Leslie, Destination Services Manager, Visit Phoenix
  • Leslie Johnson, Vice President of Sales & Event Experiences, Visit Milwaukee
  • Liana Acevedo, CMP, Director, Destination Services, Richmond Region Tourism (Visit Richmond VA)
  • Lisa Konupka, Project Manager, Miles Partnership
  • Lisa Owen, Head of Business Tourism, Marketing Liverpool / Liverpool Convention Bureau
  • Marci Krueger-Sidebottom, VP of Sales & Services, Visit Lexington
  • Mariya Baker, CMP, Director of Sales, Louisville Tourism
  • Melinda Mintz, Director of Hotel Sales, Houston First Corporation
  • Michael Rudowski, VP Research & Insights, Visit Dallas
  • Michelle Flippo, Operations & Sales Manager, Visit Oxnard
  • Michelle Haider, CMP, Director of Event Experience, Visit Milwaukee
  • Michelle Moon, CMP, CPCE, CTE, Vice President of Partners, Experience and Events, Visit San Antonio
  • Michelle Moore, CDME, CMP, CHIA, HMCC, Sr. Director Meeting Sales & Services, Experience Kissimmee
  • Millie Osguthorpe, Director of Sports Development, Florida Sports Foundation
  • Mya Surrency, Founder, Digital Edge
  • Mykenzie Johnson, Visitor Experience Manager, Visit Franklin
  • Nathan Tollett, Vice President, Citywide Convention Sales, Houston First Corporation (Co-Chair)
  • Nicole Keshler, National Sales Manager, Visit Raleigh
  • Nicole Olivares, CMP, Chief Sales Officer, Visit Corpus Christi
  • Olivia Smith, Manager, Destination Services, Visit Lauderdale
  • Rebekah Courtney, National Sales Manager, Louisville Tourism
  • Richard Allchild, CMP, Head of Sales, North America, IMEX Group
  • Roberta Tisdul, CMP, Senior Director of Destination Experience, Visit Indy (Co-Chair)
  • Ronnie Burt, Senior Vice President, Hunden Partners
  • Sarah Inboden, CMP, STS, Vice President, Experience & Events, Tulsa Regional Tourism
  • Shannon Overby, CDME, National Sales Director, Fredericksburg, TX CVB
  • Shun Hatten, Chief Sales Officer, Visit Jackson
  • Stephanie Naegele, Vice President of Sales & Services, Visit Orlando
  • Stephanie Seguin, Director, Business and Major Events, Ottawa Tourism
  • Suzzanne Ravitz, Director of Customer Success, 2Synergize (part of Simpleview)
  • Taylor Stanley, TMP, CHIA, VP of Sales, Visit Lake Charles
  • Trina Flack, MBA, CMP, Vice President of Sales, Catch Des Moines
  • YULIANA RUIZ VELASQUEZ, MEETING INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE, GREATER MEDELLÍN CVB

Destinations International Staff Liaison

  • Emily Scheiderer, Director of Education, Sales and Services

     

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