An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Rachael Riggs has joined Visit Seattle as vice president of meetings and conventions.

The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, welcomed a new executive chef on May 11. Michelle Pessia brings more than 15 years of culinary management experience to the center. 

Meetings Today sat down with new One10 President and CEO Drew Carter to discover what his appointment means for meeting planners and how he will continue One10’s evolution. 

Lori Shumpert, director of events at Raleigh Convention Center, has managed venues in New Orleans, New York and even worked in university athletics.    

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel announced Dania Duke is stepping into the role of general manager.  

After 36 years on the supplier side of the business, Jim Russell now leads the team of event producers for Maritz, one of the largest meeting and incentive agencies in the world.