Plan Your Meetings

Names in the news: September 2008

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Tom James became Plan Your Meetings’ Southwest publisher.

Michael Domingues became Loews Hotels’ vice president of global sales.

Marriott International named Tina Edmundson senior vice president of lifestyle brands and Renaissance operations.

Nick Kellock became chief operating officer of Concord Hospitality Enterprises.

Mary Kreins became director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International’s Washington D.C. office.

Stacey Krizan became the director of communications of the Meeting Professionals International, Georgia Chapter (GaMPI) Board of Directors.

Jo-Ann “Jo” Masters became senior vice president and general manager of SoftBrands Hospitality.

Charles Armstrong joined NYLO Hotels LLC as its senior vice president of franchise development.

Bill Upshaw became chief operating officer of Windsor Hospitality Group.

Arizona Grand Resort appointed Greg Waters its director of sales and marketing.

Executive Sales and Event Manager for ME Productions, Heather Wilson became president-elect of the International Special Events Society, Orlando chapter. Executive Sales and Event Manager Jennifer Freedman became affiliate chair member of the National Association of Catering Executives.

Shan Holler became executive chef of Atlanta’s City Grill.

Diana Wheeler became chairman of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

The Cobb County CVB realigned its sales staff: CEO Joyce Calandra will take on tourism development and community relations, Rita Lowery is responsible for the sports market, Kathy Buske now handles the group tour and specialty markets, and Grace Magner is responsible for both corporate and association business (under 500 peak rooms).

Kristi Miller-Hahne became Prestige Resorts & Destinations’ Las Vegas-based regional director of sales.