ConferenceDirect - Terry Bemis

WHAT IS CONFERENCEDIRECT? Meeting planning made simple. At no cost to you, we deliver a comprehensive competitive analysis of venue options, based on an extensive database and an unbiased relationship with all hotel chains. When it comes time to negotiate your contract, we are unequaled. In most cases, we have pre-negotiated contracts, securing the most favorable terms possible for you, delivering measurable cost-savings. For more than 20 years, we've been passionate about achieving better results for our clients. Services offered by ConferenceDirect:  Site Selection & Contract Negotiation  Conference Management  Housing Management  Registration Services  Strategic Meetings Management Programs  Mobile Applications for Events Who is Terry? Terry has an extensive background in Hotel Management, including experiences in Food & Beverage, Front Office, Bellstaff, Guest Services, Hiring, Staff Development, Management Training, and Legal Compliance. His 22-year Hospitality career has been distinguished by commended performance and proven results. He is especially proud of his 14 years of experience at 4-Star rated properties in Tucson AZ, Santa Fe, NM, Jackson, WY, and Asheville, NC. Terry enjoys giving back to the community and some of his volunteering experiences include; Global Volunteer Team Member – Quito, Ecuador / Camp Hope (2001) - Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer – Santa Fe, NM (1995-1999) - Boys and Girls Club / YMCA volunteer – West Asheville (2003-2005) - President of the Laurel Creek Community Association (2006-2009) Personally, Terry and his wife Rachel are raising his two daughters in Asheville and they enjoy paddling, hiking, youth soccer games, live music, golf and home brewing craft beers for friends and family