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Meet the Team

Visit Seattle’s welcoming, experienced Convention Sales and Services team is here to help you plan your meeting, convention, or event. We can assist with anything, whether it’s finding the perfect venue for your meeting, boosting attendance with custom invitational videos and social media efforts, or enhancing the attendee experience with personalized services and tools.

Whatever you need, we are ready to help. Scroll down to find the appropriate contact for your region and let us help you plan a successful Seattle event.

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Convention Leadership Team

  • Kelly Saling Headshot

    Kelly Saling

    Senior Vice President / Chief Sales Officer

    Since 2009

    Affiliations ASAE, Association Forum, IAEE, MPI, PCMA

    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

    Since 2022

    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

    Since 2023

    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

    Since 2013

    Affiliations CEMA, CSPI, Destination Reps, IAEE, MPI, PCMA

    Phone 206.461.5823

    Email
  • A person with long brown hair smiles while wearing glasses and a beige sweater. They are standing in front of a blurred background featuring green plants.

    Kris La Fata

    Director, Destination Services and Events

    Since 2022

    Affiliations ESPA

    Phone 206.461.5877

    Email
  • A person with glasses and shoulder-length dark hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a gray and black sweater. The background features green plants in a blurry indoor setting.

    Eun Kleinheksel

    Senior Manager, Sales Operations

    Since 2023

    Phone 206.461.5857

    Email

Convention Sales Team | 801+ Peak and Seattle Convention Center

  • 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

    Since 2001

    Affiliations CVBReps, IAEE, PCMA

    Market Segment Mid-Atlantic DC1 801+ Peak & SCC

    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, CMP

    National Account Director

    Since 2016

    Affiliations CEMA

    Market Segment Washington State & Key Accounts 801+ Peak & SCC

    Phone 571.334.6091

    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

    Since 2009

    Affiliations IAEE, NYSAE, PCMA

    Market Segment Northeast and International 801+ Peak & SCC

    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

    Since 2022

    Affiliations CASE, PCMA

    Market Segment Southeast 801+ Peak & SCC and All Sports

    Phone 206.461.5846

    Email
  • John Puglisi

    John Puglisi

    National Account Director

    Since 2024

    Market Segment Mid-Atlantic DC2 801+ Peak & SCC

    Phone 206.461.5829

    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

    Since 2024

    Affiliations PCMA

    Market Segment Great Lakes 801+ Peak & SCC

    Phone 815.347.9897

    Email
  • A person wearing a blue checkered blazer, white shirt, and yellow pocket square with a matching flower pin is smiling in an outdoor setting with greenery in the background.

    Mike Claravall

    National Account Director

    Since 2022

    Affiliations IAEE, PCMA

    Market Segment Midwest and Cascadia 801+ Peak & SCC

    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

    Since 2015

    Affiliations IAEE, MPI, PCMA

    Market Segment West Coast 801+ Peak & SCC

    Phone 206.461.5828

    Email

 

Convention Sales Team | 31-800 Peak

  • 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

    Since 2016

    Affiliations MPI, WSAE

    Market Segment Washington State, Cascadia, and West Coast 31-800 Peak

    Phone 206.461.5843

    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

    Since 2024

    Affiliations MPI

    Market Segment Washington Key Accounts 31-800 Peak & All Markets 10-30 Peak, except for Sports

    Phone 206.461.5838

    Email
  • A woman with curly auburn hair and bright red lipstick is smiling. She is wearing a white shirt and a dark blazer, standing in front of a blurred outdoor background with greenery and concrete structures.

    Jacqueline Bennifield

    National Account Manager

    Since 2023

    Market Segment Midwest and Great Lakes 31-800 Peak

    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

    Since 2023

    Market Segment Northeast, Southeast, and International 31-800 Peak

    Phone 206.461.5886

    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

    Since 1999

    Affiliations PCMA

    Market Segment Mid-Atlantic 31-800 Peak

    Phone 206.461.5810

    Email

Convention Services

  • 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 and Convention Services

    Since 2022

    Phone 206.461.5853

    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

    Manager, Destination & Convention Services

    Since 2025

    Phone 206.461.5840

    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

    Manager, Destination & Convention Services

    Since 2023

    Phone 206.461.5894

    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

    Manager, Destination & Convention Services

    Since 2018

    Affiliations PCMA, WFEA

    Phone 206.461.5848

    Email
  • Paula Cintron

    Paula Cintron

    Destination and Conventions Services Specialist

    Since 2022

    Phone 206.461.5824

    Email

Conventions Team Support

  • 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.

    Matt Greenham

    Destination Manager

    Since 2023

    Phone 206.461.5887

    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

    Since 2025

    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

    Since 2022

    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

    Since 2024

    Phone 206.461.5882

    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

    Since 2022

    Phone 206.461.5856

    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 Coordinator, Sales

    Since 2022

    Phone 206.461.5845

    Email
  • A person with shoulder-length dark hair smiles at the camera, standing in front of green plants. They are wearing a plaid blazer over a light top.

    Fiona Siao

    Senior Conventions Coordinator

    Since 2022

    Phone 206.461.5820

    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

    Senior Conventions Coordinator

    Since 2022

    Phone 206.461.5861

    Email
  • A person with long dark hair and hoop earrings smiles while wearing a checkered blazer, standing indoors with greenery in the background.

    Cheena Canete

    Conventions Coordinator

    Since 2024

    Phone 206.461.5830

    Email
  • Gaby Bautista Ramos

    Gaby Bautista

    Conventions Coordinator

    Since 2023

    Phone 206.461.5864

    Email
  • A person with long, curly hair and orange glasses is smiling. They are wearing a plaid jacket over a white shirt, accessorized with necklaces. The background is blurred, with hints of plants and glass.

    Melissa Wood

    Conventions Coordinator

    Since 2024

    Phone 206.461.5859

    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

    Event Coordinator

    Since 2024

    Phone 206.461.5896

    Email

Visit Seattle Physical Address:

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One Convention Place
701 Pike Street; Suite 800
Seattle, Washington 98101

Main phone: 206.461.5800

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