EventMakers

FLORIDA

Orlando - Christine Cecil opened CLH Meetings, a meeting planning/event management company. Christine previously was with Gaylord Hotels/Marriott and Harrison Group Hotels.

MARYLAND

Annapolis - Heather Ersts is the new Director of Tourism Development for Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.

National Harbor - The Westin National Harbor has named James Thomas as their new General Manager.

PENNSYLVANIA

Bethlehem –The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has hired Alyssa Lippincott as their new Northeast Director of Business Development.

Doylestown – The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce has named Theresa Fera as their new President and CEO.

Jim Thorpe - PharMethod has named Charlotte Horowitz as their new Meeting Planner.

King of Prussia - The Alloy-King of Prussia, a DoubleTree by Hilton has hired Neal Yakupcin as their new Director of Sales & Marketing. Malvern - Danielle Werkeiser has been named Manager, Trade Show and Events at CertainTeed - Saint Gobain Corporation.

New Hope - Dave Myers has been named General Manager of the River House at Odette’s.

Philadelphia - Denise Ronayne has been named Director of Sales for Brûlée Catering. Denise brings a wealth of experience to Brûlée, having held similar sales roles at Live Nation, House of Blues, and the LA Auto Show where she was VP of Sales & Operations before becoming the General Manager for the show.

Philadelphia - Jessica Clark has been named Senior Director, Strategic Events at Press Ganey. Jessica will be instrumental on developing and executing a growing portfolio of programs and events.

Philadelphia - Michelle Jennings Ullman has been named Director of Sales for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Philadelphia - Natalie Spacco was promoted to Manager, Event Sourcing at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.

Philadelphia - MarketPlace PHL, the management company for PHL Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), has announced the hiring of Dana Pyle as their new

Marketing and Guest Experience Manager. Dana will head the marketing initiatives for more than 170 stores, restaurants, and services that the PHL Food and Shops program comprises. With over a decade of marketing experience and her hospitality background, she will take the lead in developing and expanding the company’s marketing presence and driving business strategy.

Philadelphia - Candice Bakke joins the team of JR Global Events as Chief Sales Officer and Partner of Events On Call. Candice has more than 25 years in IT sales experience.

Philadelphia - Neoshie Giles has started a new position as Senior Program Manager and Training Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Warminster – Gene Blum has been named Director of Catering Operations for The Fuge.

West Chester - Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. has named Maya Turner as their new Project Manager, Attendee Experience.

WASHINGTON, DC

The Greater Washington Board of Trade has promoted Jackie Waidmann to Director, Programs & Events.

The National Association of Enrolled Agents has appointed Kelli Comegys as Director of Membership & Business Development.

Events DC has hired Dennis G. Carew Jr as their new Director of Sales.

VIRGINIA

Danville – Caesars Virginia (opening in 2024) has announced Chris Albrecht as their new General Manager.

WEST VIRGINIA

Petersburg - Taylor Hospitality welcomed Christina Eads as General Manager of the newly opened Hermitage Inn and Taphouse. The American Society of Association executives has hired a variety of industry professionals. Deirdre “Dee” Clemmons has joined ASAE as Vice President of Enterprise Sales. In this role, Dee will implement a multi-year strategy to expand, energize and optimize the performance of ASAE’s enterprise-wide sales portfolio.

Morgan Maravich will be their new Vice President of Development, providing leadership to a critical role in support of the ASAE Research Foundation, carrying out all development programs, campaigns and special events that support the Foundation’s work on behalf of the association community, as well as managing donor relationships and recognition programs.

In addition, Mark Graham, who for more than two decades served in various roles with CEO Update, is joining ASAE as lead for business analytics. Lynn McNutt, who also served more than 20 years with CEO Update, is joining ASAE as lead for career and workforce solutions.

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