Contact Our Team

Our one-of-a-kind sales team is here to assist you.

General Inquiries

Meet the people who make planning a Portland event an unforgettable experience.

(503) 275-9751
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT
Meet us at an upcoming trade show

Media Inquiries

Connect with our Communications and PR team.

(503) 275-9750
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT
publicrelations@travelportland.com
Travel Portland Media Site
Travel Portland PR Twitter Account

Convention Sales

We would love to hear from you!

Reach us at conventionsales@travelportland.com.

Convention Sales Leadership Team

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Desiree Everett, CMP, CGMP

Vice President of Convention Sales and Services
Since 2007
Affiliations

PCMA, CGMP, ASAE

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Jon Hixon

Senior Vice President of Business Strategy
Since 2024
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James Jessie

Chief Sales Officer
Since 2017
Affiliations

ASAE, PCMA, Association Forum

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Dione Williams

Director of Convention Sales
Since 2022
Key Market Segments

Groups with 10-399 on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

LGBTQ, Multicultural

Convention Sales - Business Development

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Antwain Peterson

Business Development Director
Since 2023
Key Market Segments

City-wide business development for all regions and vertical markets

Convention Sales - Small Meetings

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Kayla Hall, CMP

Executive Meetings Manager
Since 2013
Key Market Segments

Groups with 10-75 on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

Small Meetings

Affiliations

MPI

Convention Sales - West Region

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Cathy Kretz, CMP

National Account Director
Since 1999
Key Market Segments

Groups with 500+ on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

Athletic/Sports, Canada, Intel Corporation

Affiliations

PCMA, MPI, Sports ETA

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Jamie McCool

National Account Manager
Since 2017
Key Market Segments

Groups with 76-499 on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

Athletic/Sports, Canada, Film & Media, Intel Corporation

Affiliations

SGMP, MPI

Convention Sales - Midwest Region

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Jennifer Needham

National Account Manager
Since 2022
Key Market Segments

International (except Canada), Groups with 76-499 on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

AMC, IEEE, Religious

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Shawna Wellman, CMP, CASE

National Account Director
Since 2004
Key Market Segments

International (except Canada), Groups with 500+ on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

AMC, IEEE, Religious

Affiliations

PCMA

Convention Sales - Northeast Region

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Bri Williams

National Account Manager
Since 2017
Key Market Segments

Groups with 76-499 on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

IMN Solutions, Kellen

Convention Sales - Washington DC and Vicinity

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Tracey Chapman, IOM

National Account Director
Since 2006
Key Market Segments

Fraternal/Social, Heath & Medical, Law Enforcement, Legal, Hobby, Independent Trade Show, Military/Veteran, Government, Agriculture, Public Admin/Affairs, Corporate, Social Science, Social Welfare, Multi-Level Marketing, Groups with 500+ on peak night, IMN

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

IMN Solutions, Kellen, LGBTQ, Multicultural

Affiliations

PCMA, SGMP, PMPI, NCBMP

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Bri Williams

National Account Manager
Since 2017
Key Market Segments

Groups with 76-499 on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

IMN Solutions, Kellen

Convention Sales - Southern Region

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Chanel Sheragy, CMP, CASE

National Account Director
Since 2011
Key Market Segments

Groups with 76+ on peak night

Vertical Markets Regardless of Region

Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, HPN Global, Nike

Affiliations

ASAE, PCMA, IAEE, MPI

Convention Sales Support Team

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Yanyan Chan

Sr. Convention Sales Coordinator
Since 2021
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Raygan Kohl

Convention Sales Coordinator
Since 2022
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Jessica Newton

Convention Sales Coordinator
Since 2023
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Erica Vanausdoll

Sales Operation Manager
Since 2015

Convention Services

We would love to hear from you! Reach us at conventionservices@travelportland.com or (503) 275-9751.

Convention Services Leadership Team

Headshot of Desiree  Everett, CMP, CGMP

Desiree Everett, CMP, CGMP

Vice President of Convention Sales and Services
Since 2007
Affiliations

PCMA, CGMP, ASAE

Headshot of Beth Miranda, CMP

Beth Miranda, CMP

Director of Convention Services
Since 2023
Affiliations

ESPA, PCMA

Convention Services

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Carmen Davis

Convention Services Coordinator
Since 2022
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Alenna Fouts

Convention Services Manager
Since 2014
Affiliations

ESPA, PCMA

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Crista Kocher

Convention Services Manager
Since 2023
Affiliations

ESPA

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Raeanna Rose

Convention Services Manager
Since 2023