Michael has worked in the meetings industry since 2007 and has experienced both sides of our industry, having worked as both a supplier and a planner and found his niche in the hybrid position of a professional independent planner.  Michael has been involved with the planning of many types of professional meetings & events from association annual meetings with 5,000+ attendees, to street festivals, government meetings, high-end corporate events & multi-day international medical forums.

Michael has been an active member of the Association of Meeting Professionals (AMPs) since 2008 and has served on a number of committees and on its Board of Directors, culminating with the role of the 2014-2015 Chair of the organization.  He was a nominee for the 2011-2012 "AMPe Award" for Outstanding Meeting Professional of the Year, and in 2021 he was awarded the organization's Chairman's Award. Additionally, he has served on the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) national Emerging Leaders Committee as co-chair, and in 2014 was selected as part of its 2015 class of top 20 in their Twenties for the meetings industry.

With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Cindy embarked on her career with Marriott International while pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. During her extensive tenure with Marriott, Cindy held various leadership roles at prominent hotels & served at the regional management level overseeing the catering & event management disciplines for over 800 hotels and resorts. However, Cindy's passion for meeting planning and event design was ignited during her time with Marriott's Global Meetings & Special Events Team where, alongside her meeting planning responsibilities, Cindy was successful in achieving large sponsorship sales goals for the events.

Cindy is a member of ASAE and recently served as a Host City Co-chair for their 2023 Annual Conference and is also a member of the Global Business Travel Association. Over the years, Cindy has received many accolades including the Bill Marriott Spirit to Serve Award, Marriott International North American Catering Sales Leader of the Year, and TBTA Industry Partner of the Year and she was recently featured in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine and recognized by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence. 

Anne began her professional journey by founding a highly successful non-profit organization, demonstrating her adeptness in orchestrating events that have collectively raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charitable causes. Armed with over a decade of experience, she has honed her skills in curating a diverse array of gatherings, ranging from intimate meetings to large-scale conferences and festivals. Anne's hallmark proficiency lies in her ability to cultivate genuine and enduring relationships with clients, utilizing events as catalysts for community-building, storytelling, problem-solving, and delivering personalized and transformative experiences for participants.

Her dedication to leveraging events as platforms for social impact and meaningful engagement and her unwavering commitment to excellence have earned her a reputation for delivering results that extend far beyond mere logistical execution. Her visionary leadership and passion for creating impactful experiences position her as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to harness the power of events to drive positive change and foster authentic connections.

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