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This Week’s Update About New Positions in the Meeting Industry - March 9

This Week’s Update About New Positions in the Meeting Industry - March 9

By Blair Potter

Congratulations to those celebrating promotions and new positions in the meeting industry.

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Jade Hammond named Hawai'i director of sales and marketing for Los Angeles-based OLS Hotels & Resorts.

Kat Winfield appointed venue manager for BMA House in London.

Maribel Perez (MPI Southern California Chapter) named senior transient sales manager for Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.

 
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Michael Cheng appointed dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University in Miami.

Melissa Woodley named director of events for Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Nevada.

Kathleen Bernesby appointed director of sales for The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Karlee Tanel named brand activation manager for Origin Raleigh (N.C.).

Florence Nalepka appointed vice president of business development for Chicago-based PRA event and communication agency One Smooth Stone.

Karen Lennert named senior audiovisual sales manager for Springfield, Va.-based Projection, an audiovisual company.

Jerome F. Cataldo, president/CEO of Hostmark Hospitality Group, named 2020 board chair for the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association.


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Blair Potter

Blair Potter is director of media operations for MPI. He likes toys and collects cats (or is it the other way around?).