Mobile Navigation menu control

Meet Our Team

Leadership // Communications & Public Relations // Public Affairs

Membership & Community Engagement // Tourism Development // Visitor Services

Sales, Services & Events // Marketing & Creative Services // Finance // People // Operations

Leadership Team

  • A smiling woman with long gray hair and glasses stands in front of a building. She is wearing a black turtleneck and a necklace, with a black blazer. The words

    Tammy Canavan

    President & CEO

    Phone 206.461.5833

    Email
  • Kelly Saling Headshot

    Kelly Saling

    Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Chief Business Officer

    Phone 206.461.5802

    Email
  • Michael Woody

    Michael Woody

    Chief Engagement Officer

    Phone 206.461.5808

    Email
  • A photo of a woman with short brown hair wearing a pink high-neck blouse under a black blazer. She stands in front of green plants and a tree with tree brown trunk.

    Stephanie Byington

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Phone 206.461.5809

    Email
  • A person with curly hair smiles while wearing a black blazer over a bright pink top. They stand in front of a blurred background featuring indoor greenery.

    Cami Blumenthal

    Chief People Officer

    Phone 206.461.5897

    Email
  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and a brown patterned blouse smiles while standing in front of a blurred background with green plants.

    Cynthia Chavez

    Chief Financial Officer

    Phone 206.461.5837

    Email
  • A man in a blue suit jacket and light blue dress shirt stands smiling in front of a background of lush green plants and pink flowers.

    Marco Leal

    Vice President, Destination Development

    Phone 206.461.5816

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Community Development & Engagement

Communications

Communications & Public Relations

  • Michael Woody

    Michael Woody

    Chief Engagement Officer

    Phone 206.461.5808

    Email
  • Smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a light gray blouse stands indoors. The background is softly blurred, featuring colorful lights and people in a bustling environment.

    Kau'ilani Robinson

    Senior Director, Communications & Public Relations

    Phone 206.461.5839

    Email
  • A redheaded white man smiles at the camera

    Jared Dionne

    Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

    Phone 206.461.5807

    Email
  • A smiling person with red hair wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a blue plaid blazer stands in front of green leafy plants.

    Joey Thompson

    Public Relations Manager, Meetings

    Phone 206.461.5873

    Email
  • Sydney Martinez headshot

    Sydney Martinez

    Public Relations Manager, International

    Phone 206.461.5852

    Email
  • Sierra Takushi

    Sierra Takushi

    Public Relations Manager

    Phone 206.461.5895

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Public Affairs

  • Michael Woody

    Michael Woody

    Chief Engagement Officer

    Phone 206.461.5808

    Email
  • A person with long curly hair and glasses smiles at the camera. They are wearing a black top. The background features lush green plants and natural light.

    Bobbie Nickel

    Public Affairs Manager

    Phone 206.461.8590

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Destination Development

Membership & Community Engagement

  • Michael Woody

    Michael Woody

    Chief Engagement Officer

    Phone 206.461.5808

    Email
  • A man in a blue suit jacket and light blue dress shirt stands smiling in front of a background of lush green plants and pink flowers.

    Marco Leal

    Vice President, Destination Development

    Phone 206.461.5816

    Email
  • A person in glasses and a navy blazer smiles warmly. They stand against a backdrop of lush green plants in a bright, sunlit space.

    Mark Salanga

    Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Alliances

    Phone 206.461.5822

    Email
  • A person with short dark hair and a mustache smiles at the camera. They are wearing a blue checkered shirt. The background features green plants and soft, natural light.

    Sage Dahring

    Membership Development Manager

    Phone 206.461.5893

    Email
  • A young man with light brown hair, wearing a dark blazer and a light-colored shirt, smiles broadly while standing indoors in front of large plants and tall windows.

    Corey Hodder

    Membership Development Manager

    Phone 206.461.5860

    Email
  • Smiling person with glasses, a mustache, and shoulder-length hair, wearing a striped shirt and dark blazer. They're standing indoors with greenery and large windows in the background.

    Chris Woodward

    Community Engagement Manager

    Phone 206.461.5829

    Email
  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark buttoned sweater, stands smiling in front of green plants and an outdoor wooden fence, with sunlight in the background.

    Grace Roy

    Community Engagement Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5812

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Tourism Development

  • A man in a blue suit jacket and light blue dress shirt stands smiling in front of a background of lush green plants and pink flowers.

    Marco Leal

    Vice President, Destination Development

    Phone 206.461.5816

    Email
  • A person with wavy, shoulder-length hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a gray blazer over an orange top. The background features greenery and blurred foliage.

    Caitlyn Shearer

    Tourism Development Manager

    Phone 206.461.5815

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair, wearing a white blazer and beige top, smiles at the camera. The background features indoor plants and modern decor, suggesting a professional setting.

    Shawana Lee

    Tourism Development Manager

    Phone 206.461.5890

    Email
  • A man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue patterned shirt and a grey blazer, smiles at the camera. The background is softly blurred with warm lighting, suggesting an indoor location.

    Sam Castillo

    Tourism Development Manager

    Phone 206.461.5889

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair smiles warmly at the camera. They are wearing a white blouse and a beige coat. The background is softly blurred, with indoor plants and bright natural lighting creating a serene atmosphere.

    Sierra Reutimann

    Tourism Development Specialist

    Phone 206.461.5821

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair smiles while standing outdoors. They are wearing a black blazer over a patterned blouse. Green foliage is visible in the background.

    Roxana Petranek

    Tourism Development Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5813

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Visitor Services

  • Michael Woody

    Michael Woody

    Chief Engagement Officer

    Phone 206.461.5808

    Email
  • A man in a blue suit jacket and light blue dress shirt stands smiling in front of a background of lush green plants and pink flowers.

    Marco Leal

    Vice President, Destination Development

    Phone 206.461.5816

    Email
  • A man with short gray hair and a beard is smiling while wearing a navy jacket over a white shirt. The background is softly blurred with warm lighting, suggesting an indoor setting like a market or café.

    Rudd Schupp

    Senior Manager, Visitor Services

    Phone 206.461.5885

    Email
  • A man with a gray beard and waxed mustache, wearing glasses and a black hat, smiles in an indoor setting with blurred lights in the background. He is wearing a black jacket with a name tag.

    James Weaver

    Destination Ambassador

    Phone 206.461.5840

    Email
  • Smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing red glasses and a black turtleneck, standing indoors with blurred greenery in the background.

    Lorna Davis

    Visitor Services Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5865

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Sales & Marketing

Meetings & Conventions

Sales, Services & Events

  • Kelly Saling Headshot

    Kelly Saling

    Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Chief Business Officer

    Phone 206.461.5802

    Email
  • A person with a beard is smiling, wearing a blue blazer and white shirt, standing in front of lush green plants in a bright location.

    Peter Andersen

    Senior Director, Convention Strategy

    Phone 206.461.5819

    Email
  • A man with a beard, wearing a suit and a light-colored shirt, is smiling in an indoor setting with large windows. Lush green plants are visible in the background, creating a bright and natural atmosphere.

    Chris Connelly

    Senior Director of Sales

    Phone 206.461.5814

    Email
  • A smiling man with short hair and a beard, wearing a blue checked blazer and a white shirt. The background features lush green plants and soft natural lighting.

    Troy Anderson

    Senior Director of Sales

    Phone 206.461.5823

    Email
  • Smiling person with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a light brown sweater, standing in front of greenery indoors.

    Kris La Fata

    Director, Destination Services & Events

    Phone 206.461.5877

    Email
  • Smiling person with glasses and shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black and gray sweater, stands in front of a lush, green plant background.

    Eun Kleinheksel

    Director, Sales Operations

    Phone 206.461.5857

    Email
  • A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black top and hoop earrings. The background features a blurred, muted interior with greenery.

    Alison LaFollette, CMP

    Director, Mid-Atlantic Region

    Phone 443.994.1682

    Email
  • A woman with long brown hair and a big smile is wearing a red blouse and a silver necklace. The background is softly blurred with colorful lights, suggesting an indoor setting.

    Anita Cerana

    National Account Director

    Phone 206.461.5855

    Email
  • Woman with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a black blazer over a floral patterned blouse, smiles at the camera. The background shows indoor greenery and blurred architectural features.

    Anne Cleveland

    National Account Director

    Phone 206.461.5832

    Email
  • Smiling man with short hair and a beard wearing a blue suit and checkered shirt, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Brock Bradley

    National Account Director

    Phone 206.461.5846

    Email
  • A woman with shoulder-length hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a beige blazer over a maroon top with white polka dots. The background is a softly focused indoor setting with bright lights and blurred signs.

    Cari Burton

    National Account Director

    Phone 206.461.5843

    Email
  • John Puglisi

    John Puglisi

    National Account Director, Mid-Atlantic Region

    Phone 703.975.7949

    Email
  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a black and white patterned blouse. The background features soft-focus greenery indoors, suggesting a modern, bright environment.

    Katie Bender

    National Account Director, Midwest - Great Lakes Region

    Phone 206.461.5827

    Email
  • A man in a blue checked blazer with a yellow pocket square and flower pin smiles while standing outdoors in a lush, green, modern garden setting.

    Mike Claravall

    National Account Director, Midwest

    Phone 206.461.5826

    Email
  • A person with shoulder-length dark hair and a bright smile is wearing a white scarf with black polka dots and a black top. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting with warm lighting.

    Sue Yoo

    National Account Director

    Phone 206.461.5828

    Email
  • A woman with short blonde hair and a blue patterned blouse smiles at the camera. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a bustling indoor setting with warm lighting.

    Susan Hutton

    National Account Director

    Phone 206.461.5810

    Email
  • A person with long, wavy hair smiles, wearing a black blazer and white shirt, standing outdoors. The background is slightly blurred, with greenery and a concrete wall.

    Jacqueline Bennifield

    National Account Manager

    Phone 206.461.5883

    Email
  • A person is smiling while standing in an indoor setting. They are wearing a black jacket over a maroon shirt. The background features blurred greenery and concrete structures.

    Jordan Hathaway

    National Account Manager

    Phone 206.461.5886

    Email
  • A woman wearing a gray blazer and black top smiles at the camera. She stands in an indoor setting with large potted plants and natural light in the background.

    Crisanta Callejo

    Executive Meetings Manager

    Phone 206.461.5838

    Email
  • A person with a beard and wavy hair wearing a blue blazer over a checkered shirt stands indoors. The background includes large windows and green plants, creating a natural, relaxed atmosphere.

    Matthew Greenham

    Destination Manager

    Phone 206.461.5887

    Email
  • A woman with long red hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a white eyelet blouse and a gray cardigan. The background is a bright, modern interior with large windows and greenery.

    Kiana Shaw

    Senior Manager, Destination & Convention Services

    Phone 206.461.5850

    Email
  • A person with short brown hair smiles while wearing a gray blazer and white shirt. They are indoors with greenery and a window in the background.

    Haley Follett

    Destination & Convention Services Manager

    Phone 206.461.5877

    Email
  • A person with braided hair smiles warmly in a bustling indoor setting. They are wearing a blue cardigan over a striped top, and colorful lights are blurred in the background, suggesting a lively atmosphere.

    Sonya Howard

    Destination & Convention Services Manager

    Phone 206.461.5848

    Email
  • A person with short brown hair and a black knitted sweater smiles at the camera. They are wearing a necklace and standing in a bright room with green plants in the background.

    Danielle Karrmann

    Destination & Convention Services Manager

    Phone 206.461.5840

    Email
  • Paula Cintron

    Paula Cintron

    Destination & Convention Services Specialist

    Phone 206.461.5824

    Email
  • A woman with long blonde hair and a black blazer smiles at the camera. She stands in an indoor setting with blurred greenery and large windows in the background.

    Cheryl Webster

    Senior Manager, Events

    Phone 206.461.5825

    Email
  • A woman with long brown hair smiles while standing in an outdoor setting with greenery in the background. She is wearing a black blazer over a grey top.

    Jillian Celich

    Events Manager

    Phone 206.461.5869

    Email
  • A person with long blonde hair, wearing a blue blouse and gold necklace, smiling while standing in front of lush green plants.

    Tina Thorne

    Events Manager

    Phone 206.461.5882

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair and bangs smiles at the camera. They are wearing a gray top and a silver necklace. The background is blurred with greenery visible, suggesting an outdoor or garden setting.

    Samiha Hossain

    Events Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5896

    Email
  • A young person with short blonde hair, wearing a white headband and a light pink dress over a white blouse, smiles in an indoor garden setting with lush green plants in the background.

    Amber Colvin

    Sales Systems Specialist

    Phone 206.461.5856

    Email
  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiles while wearing a checkered blazer and a white top. She stands in front of green plants, creating a natural, serene background.

    Fiona Siao

    Conventions Senior Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5820

    Email
  • A person wearing a maroon blazer and white blouse stands smiling in front of a background filled with lush green plants.

    Ligaya Peterson

    Senior Sales Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5845

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair and glasses smiles while wearing a purple sweater. They stand in front of lush green plants, with natural light streaming in from a window.

    Marielle Jardiel

    Conventions Senior Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5861

    Email
  • Gaby Bautista Ramos

    Gaby Bautista Ramos

    Conventions Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5864

    Email
  • A smiling person with long curly hair and orange glasses is wearing a plaid blazer and white shirt. They are in a bright indoor space with plants in the background.

    Melissa Wood

    Conventions Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5859

    Email
  • A woman with long red hair and glasses, wearing a black top, smiles while standing outdoors in front of green leafy plants.

    Kayla Sharp

    Conventions Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5855

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Marketing & Creative Services

Marketing & Creative Services

  • Kelly Saling Headshot

    Kelly Saling

    Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Chief Business Officer

    Phone 206.461.5802

    Email
  • Stephanie Byington

    Stephanie Byington

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Phone 206.461.5809

    Email
  • A woman with long dark hair smiles warmly. She is wearing a purple top and a necklace. The background is softly blurred, featuring indoor lighting and indistinct shapes that suggest a market or store setting.

    Kristin Gillespie

    Director, Marketing

    Phone 206.461.5849

    Email
  • A middle-aged man with short dark hair, wearing a navy blue button-up shirt, stands with arms crossed and smiles at the camera in an outdoor setting with large green plants in the background.

    Tony Teske

    Associate Creative Director

    Phone 206.461.5880

    Email
  • A person smiles while standing in front of a lush, green plant background. They are wearing a light pink cardigan and have long, dark hair.

    Jacky Danyluk

    Marketing Manager - Leisure

    Phone 206.461.5842

    Email
  • A person with curly hair smiles warmly. They wear a brown jacket, gold hoop earrings, and a gold chain necklace. The background features blurred greenery and concrete.

    Margaux Helm

    Marketing Manager - Meetings

    Phone 206.461.5871

    Email
  • Chloe DiSabatino

    Chloe DiSabatino

    Graphic Designer

    Phone 206.461.5834

    Email
  • Serena Connell

    Serena Connell

    Graphic Designer

    Phone 206.461.5803

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair smiles softly, wearing a navy blue, polka-dotted, short-sleeve sweater. They are indoors with a backdrop of green plants and large windows.

    Jennifer Wang

    Social Media Specialist

    Phone 206.461.5851

    Email
  • A smiling person with long blonde hair wearing a black shirt with white stripes stands indoors. The background features green plants and large windows, creating a bright and natural atmosphere.

    Sawyer DeLille

    Marketing Specialist

    Phone 206.461.5844

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair wearing a black top smiles at the camera. The background is blurred, featuring plants and large windows that suggest an indoor setting.

    Mahima Seema

    Project Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5844

    Email
  • A smiling person with blue and green hair stands in front of lush green plants, wearing a dark green top.

    Tiina Vuorenmaa

    Webmaster

    Phone 206.461.5899

    Email
  • A man with short dark hair, wearing a navy blazer over a checkered shirt, stands smiling in front of lush green plants and a concrete wall in an outdoor setting.

    Jorge Gotuzzo

    World Cup Activation Lead

    Phone 206.461.5835

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Finance

Finance

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and a brown patterned blouse smiles while standing in front of a blurred background with green plants.

    Cynthia Chavez

    Chief Financial Officer

    Phone 206.461.5837

    Email
  • A person in a suit and tie smiles at the camera while standing on a city street. The background features blurred greenery and buildings.

    Matthew McCullough

    Accounting Manager

    Phone 206.461.5872

    Email
  • Miriam Demanarig

    Miriam Demanarig

    Staff Accountant - A/R

    Phone 206.461.5817

    Email
BACK TO TOP

People & Operations

People

  • A person with curly hair smiles while wearing a black blazer over a bright pink top. They stand in front of a blurred background featuring indoor greenery.

    Cami Blumenthal

    Chief People Officer

    Phone 206.461.5897

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair tied back, wearing a bright yellow top and blue earrings, smiles while standing in a sunlit indoor space with plants in the background.

    Prisca Brandenberg

    People Operations Manager

    Phone 206.461.5898

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Operations

  • A person with curly hair smiles while wearing a black blazer over a bright pink top. They stand in front of a blurred background featuring indoor greenery.

    Cami Blumenthal

    Chief People Officer

    Phone 206.461.5897

    Email
  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles warmly, wearing a dark green blouse. She stands in a softly lit indoor setting with blurred lights in the background.

    Heather Moreno

    Senior Director, Systems & Operations

    Phone 206.461.5847

    Email
  • Smiling person wearing a blue shirt stands in an indoor setting with greenery in the background.

    Nate Barmore

    IT Support & Operations Specialist

    Phone 206.461.5804

    Email
  • A woman with long brown hair smiles while wearing a dark cardigan and a colorful top. She stands indoors with greenery and large windows in the background.

    Lindsay Batman

    Office Coordinator

    Phone 206.461.5875

    Email
  • A woman with curly hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a teal sweater and standing in front of a wooden structure with plants.

    Rhonda Bright

    Executive Assistant to President & CEO

    Phone 206.461.5881

    Email
BACK TO TOP

Subscribe to the Seattle Localist

Seattle’s best every month in your inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Book Your Trip

Advertisements