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CONNECTICUT

 

Uncasville - Mohegan has appointed Joe Soper as VP of Sports & Entertainment where he will oversee strategy and programming for Mohegan Sun’s entertainment as well as working collaboratively across Mohegan’s overall portfolio, which includes Mohegan Pennsylvania and Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls.

 

DELAWARE

 

Wilmington - SSN Hotels has hired Dawn Counard as their Regional Director of Sales.

 

MARYLAND

 

Chesapeake City - Vivamee Hospitality’s Bohemia Manor Farm Winery Resort has hired Matthew Jones as General Manager.

 

NEW JERSEY

 

Camden - Ensemble has announced the promotion of Vanessa Kukta to Complex Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia and the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia at the Navy Yard.

 

Egg Harbor City - Cathy Taylor has started a new position as Director of Banquet Events and Catering at Renault Winery & Resort.

 

NEW YORK

 

New York City - The Bryant Park Hotel New York has hired Barrymore Edwards as their new Director of Sales & Marketing.

 

PENNSYLVANIA

 

Bethlehem - Sarah Trimmer is now Director of Catering Sales at The Wilbur Mansion.

 

Camp Hill - Jessica Jensen has been promoted to Lead Meeting & Event Planner at United Concordia Dental.

 

Garnet Valley - IMS Technology Services announced that Ryan Murphy has joined the team as Director of Business Development, and Matthew Weil as Senior Sales Manager.

 

Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) announced several recent promotions. Jamie Huckleberry has been promoted to Vice President, Destination Services; Chris Spencer moves into the role of Vice President, Partnerships & Marketing; Darryl Irizarry is now Senior Director, Partner Engagement; Brian Lafferty has been promoted to Partnership Manager; Alyssa Kaminski is now Senior Manager, Digital Platforms; John Ryan is now Senior Manager, Digital Content; and Jaime Martorana has been promoted to Senior Manager, Communications, expanding her role across local and convention-focused communications while also helping to shape PHLCVB’s organizational storytelling and corporate communications. Philadelphia - Sarah Duffin has been promoted to Director of Catering & Event Sales for Constellation Culinary Group at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

 

Philadelphia - The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts announced the promotion of Ashley Vanett to Director, Private Events & Premium Strategy.

 

Philadelphia - Janney Montgomery Scott has promoted Katrina Stroganoff to Senior Corporate Event Planner.

 

Philadelphia - Akera Brown-Stibbins has been promoted to Visitor Services & Events Manager at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

 

Philadelphia - Julia Vanarsdall has accepted the role of Vice President, Events at Nomura Asset Management International. Julia has over 11 years of experience in the corporate events industry specializing in the strategic management of high-complexity programs, spanning the financial services, technology, and national intelligence sectors. Most recently, she served as a key events professional at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch

 

Philadelphia - The Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District has promoted Romina Magana to Director of Sales and Marketing.

 

Philadelphia - The University City District promoted Sarah Steltz to President & CEO. Sarah has played a central role in advancing the organization’s strategic direction, recruiting, and talent development, strengthening relationships with local and state government, and launching major organizational change initiatives.

 

Philadelphia - Laurel Hill has announced Shara Molt as their new Director of Membership and Annual Fund.

 

Philadelphia - Live Nation has promoted Genevieve Onorato to Menu Strategist, connecting the F&B departments with the Special Events departments across the brand.

 

Philadelphia - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation has promoted Sarah Eberle to Vice President of Arts & Programming. Over the past seven years, Sarah has helped shape the Waterfront’s creative identity, leading the Waterfront Arts Program, exhibitions, and the Artist-inResidence program at Cherry Street Pier, while expanding live music, performances, and cultural events.

 

Radnor - Erin McGarry has been named Director of Sales & Marketing for the newly opened property, The Brandywine Radnor, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

 

State College - Happy Valley Adventure Bureau has announced that Eric Engelbarts is now their Deputy Director. In this role, Eric will continue to support the growth of tourism across Centre County while also maintaining his position as Executive Director of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance.

 

WASHINGTON, DC

 

The U.S. Travel Association announced the promotion of Ellen Davis to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. In this role, Ellen will lead the organization’s operational growth and performance while continuing to oversee the association’s membership, industry engagement, and events functions. Additionally, Ntina K. Cooper has been hired as Senior Vice President of Operations. Ntina brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across operations, strategy, and enterprise transformation to help advance the association’s strategic priorities.

 

The NFL Players Association has promoted Lindsay Schattenstein to Assistant Director, Events and Travel.