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Gather at the river: Why meeting planners sing Grand Rapids' praises as a great convention site

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Staff List

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? We want to hear them all - about Grand Rapids, the Convention Bureau, our web site, you name it!

Use the list below to locate the appropriate contact person, or call/email our office at:

171 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8287
(800) 678-9859
Fax: (616) 459-7291
mailbox@visitgrandrapids.org

Staff Listing


Douglas Small President x3541

Courtney Jackson-Hamilton Executive Coordinator x3552

Lisa Tamblyn Director of Finance and Administration x3548

Kim Young Director of Technology and Business Systems x3555

  

Sales

George Helmstead, CDME Executive Vice President x3544

Mary Manier, CTP Director of Sales x3554

Angela Gaghan, CMP Director of State & Midwest Accounts (800) 901-8939

Joyce E. Flowers National Sales Director (800) 710-1712

Bob Snyders National Sales Director x3546

Jason P. Ryan, CHSP National Sales Director x3547

Jeff Poole Washington DC Office (703) 619-9318 

Kim Rangel Business Development Manager x3543  

Nancy Ruppert Convention Development Manager x3549

Andie Newcomer Event & Visitor Services Manager x3559

Marlene Bushouse Sales Specialist x3551

Tim Nelson, CMP Convention Services Manager x3556

Michele Hickman, CHSP Convention Services Manager x3570

Nina Fox Convention Services Specialist x3540

  

Marketing

Janet Korn Vice President of Marketing x3545

Andrea Robyns INteractive Web and Design Manager  x3550

Kate Wiltzer Multimedia Communications Manager x3558

Maggie Kennedy Marketing and Partnership Coordinator x3553

Jackie Middleton Information Specialist x3542

  

Airport Visitor Information Center

Andie Newcomer Event & Visitor Services Manager (616) 233-3559

Information Desk (616) 233-6076

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THINGS TO DO

Grand Rapids is a destination like no other: art, culture, dining, and nightlife. From a hip and friendly downtown to an endless array of outdoor activities, Grand Rapids will surprise, excite and delight you!
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Maps and Transportation

Psst! One of Grand Rapids' best kept secrets is ...getting around. Grand Rapids is only a few hours' drive from most major midwestern cities. Maps, Drive times ... more