At the ripe old age of 16, working at a CVB was my dream job. I was one of those annoying teenagers who called every State and CVB for their Visitors Guide! I loved looking at the detail and learning about all of the wonderful destinations in the U.S. and beyond. I knew then that it was my calling to live the destination dream: partnering people with a perfect experience. As the destination specialist of the south suburbs of Chicago, my goal is matching a client with their perfect meeting location! I value building relationships and trust with planners seeking their ideal venue in the Chicago Area or Midwest.My direct experience includes working at the CSCVB for the past 23 years as part of an awesome Sales Team and having Chaired Meet in Illinois, a sub-committee of the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, for 7+ years. I am also a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) through DMAI.With my free time, I enjoy spending time with my people and animal family, along with reading and visiting Walt Disney World.