(Image above of Lynn Willison and Rachel Englander)
Woman-owned meetings and events company adds team members for new market connections
submitted by Kristin Wenger, on behalf of The Hutton Group
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events, a woman-owned and operated boutique company specializing in meeting and incentive planning and site selection, announced the addition of two new team members – Lynn Willison and Rachel Englander – to its growing team.
Willison joins The Hutton Group as an Account Manager, assisting corporate and association clients. With more than 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance, she has a deep understanding of the attention to detail and thoroughness required to host successful meetings.
Englander also comes aboard as an Account Manager, assisting with all aspects of the site selection and contract negotiation processes. She brings a wealth of experience from the hotel industry’s sales/catering and services sides, making her an invaluable asset to clients in venue selection and contract negotiations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lynn and Rachel to our team,” said Jill Garcia, president/owner and chief inspiration officer. “Their expertise and dedication to excellence perfectly complement our mission of delivering exceptional meetings and events. I am confident Lynn and Rachel will create seamless and memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression.”
Willison was previously employed by Bishop-McCann as a global sourcing manager, overseeing the sourcing and procurement of meeting hotels, venues and destinations. She also served as director, global accounts for HelmsBriscoe. Residing in Melbourne, Florida, Willison graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in communications and a Master of Science in hospitality management from Florida International University.
Englander, who lives in Boca Raton, Florida, was most recently a sales manager with the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Her prior experiences include BLT Restaurant Group, where she planned and executed events for bars and restaurants and marketed Pacha New York, a four-story nightclub. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in marketing.
The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events is a powerhouse team of experts consisting of several employees located across the United States delivering top-notch site selection services. The team also includes 10 skilled meeting planners, each bringing their unique talents and experiences to the organization.
For more information visit www.thehuttongroup.com.
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We cannot wait to help you plan your next meeting or conference! Together, we are a powerhouse team of planners with more than 100 years of meeting and event planning experience. From hotel site selection to managing corporate or association meetings anywhere in the world, we are with you every step along the way.
