People News: Suppliers, Show Organizers, Destinations All Make Hires
July 26, 2016
Summertime hiring has been brisk, with a lot of companies bringing on new employees before the busy season gets into full gear again.
IMN Solutions has appointed Claudia Maurer, CEM as the new vice president of Strategic Accounts. IMN Solutions is a global, full-service association, meeting and event management company located in the Washington, D.C., area.
In this role, Maurer will oversee division project teams to ensure successful delivery of client goals and objectives.
Additionally, she will lead business development initiatives and collaborate with key division stakeholders for the continued growth and development of the IMN divisions business model with a commitment to strong service delivery, innovative thinking and enhancements for IMN clients.
Most recently, Maurer was an account director and international event marketing strategist for mdg and previously worked for Messe Frankfurt in Germany and the U.S.
Marketplace Events, North America's largest home show producer, hired Frank J. Bird II as president of a new marketing services division. Bird joins the company after spending the last 25 years in publishing in Cleveland, Ohio, including the last 14 years as publisher of Cleveland Magazine.
Marketplace Events also announced the hiring of Jennifer Wallin as brand manager, Holiday Boutique.
Holiday Boutique is an upscale holiday shopping event that the company first produced in Kansas City in 2014 with huge success; Marketplace Events intends to roll the event out in new markets.
Bellagio appointed Gregg Herning as the resort’s new vice president of sales. In this role, he is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for all sales efforts at Bellagio, a AAA Five Diamond, 3,933-room resort.
Most recently, he served as the vice president of sales for MGM Grand. Before joining MGM Resorts International in 2013, Herning served as brand vice president for the award-winning Peabody Hotel Group.
Association and event marketing agency mdg promoted Jennifer Johnson to vice president, association marketing, and Caitlin Fox to vice president, event marketing.
With 25 years of experience as an association marketing professional, Johnson leads mdg’s Reston, Va. office. She serves as director of strategy for the National Association of Secondary School Principals, which also administers the National Honor Society.
Before joining mdg, Fox earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Fairfield University and developed her event industry knowledge at 1105 Media and Access Intelligence.
In her current role, she consults directly for and leads teams serving event clients in myriad industries, from food and beverage to technology to energy and more.
Expanding the geographic footprint of its promotion of Kansas City, Visit KC, the region’s leading hospitality and tourism organization, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Francis Darko as sales manager.
As sales manager, Darko will work in the short term meetings market, consisting of 200 or less room nights on peak. He will handle the East Coast market and Southeast market of the United States.
U.K-based IT Group appointed Andrew Beach as the company’s CFO. He will assume his role as CFO by Jan. 1 and will join the company’s main Board of Directors. Des McEwan will continue as Interim Group Finance Director until this time and will work closely with Beach as part of an orderly transition.
Beach joins from Ebiquity plc, a marketing analytics specialist, where he is currently CFO and COO.
SMG and Albany Capital Center promoted Doug McClaine to general manager of the Albany Capital Center.
As general manager, McClaine will have direct overall management responsibilities for the Albany Capital Center in regard to facility sales, finance, event coordination, parking and operations.
McClaine will retain his title and duties as assistant general manager of the Times Union Center where he’s held various positions for 18 years in addition to his new role with the Albany Capital Center.
Yuhi Kim was upped to senior event services manager of Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services’ Mandalay Bay office.
Kim joined Edlen in 2014 with five years of hospitality experience and has continued to take on a larger role in managing major events.
She has traveled to various Edlen offices to assist on events as well as with the production of such Las Vegas events as JCK, MAGIC, Black Hat USA and SupplySide West.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is renowned for its exceptional service and diverse venue options across Las Vegas, Detroit, Springfield, National Harbor, Biloxi, and Atlantic City, providing flexible spaces for meetings of any size. Beyond these offerings, MGM Resorts distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, making it an ideal choice for your next meeting.
At the core of MGM Resorts' company values is its platform, "Focused on What Matters," dedicated to meeting customer needs while advancing socially responsible practices. This commitment is evident in several key areas:
Protecting Natural Resources
MGM Resorts is home to industry-leading recycling, renewable electricity and water conservation programs. Some highlights include a cogeneration power plant at ARIA, producing ultra-efficient electricity; one of America’s largest contiguous rooftop solar arrays atop the convention center at Mandalay Bay; and onsite wells that provide water for the celebrated Fountains of Bellagio, avoiding reliance on precious Colorado River water. These efforts and many more save on natural resources while boosting attendee satisfaction.
Committed to Community
Always striving to be good neighbors, MGM Resorts works to avoid food waste and combat food insecurity with the Feeding Forward program. In partnership with local food banks, they safely divert unserved food to food insecure members of the community. Since 2016, over 5 million meals have been provided, highlighting MGM Resorts' commitment to minimizing food waste and addressing community needs.
MGM Resorts supports clients in their responsible-meetings efforts, not only with efficient venues but also waste-reducing décor and signage; sustainable food and beverage options; and outreach to help planners communicate sustainability efforts to attendees. What’s more, they offer a Mindful Meetings series that puts attendee wellness first—through fitness and mindfulness activities, and in give-back events with local charity organizations.
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion
To MGM Resorts, a diverse and talented workforce is essential to success. By cultivating innovative strategies that consider multiple perspectives and viewpoints, the company creates an inclusive workplace culture that benefits its employees and community. MGM Resorts takes pride in being a welcoming home for veterans, individuals with disabilities, people from diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ community members, and more. This commitment to inclusion is reflected in the company's recruitment and hiring practices and its social responsibility initiatives. From the workplace to the community, MGM Resorts' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion remains unwavering, and its efforts continue to create a more equitable and sustainable world for all.
MGM Resorts offers unparalleled service and venue options while standing out for its proactive approach to sustainability and community engagement. Choosing MGM Resorts for your next meeting means aligning with a company that values social responsibility, efficiency, and attendee satisfaction, ensuring a meaningful and impactful event experience.
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