Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond announced the hiring of T. Cahal Mowery to fill a critical leadership role within the Choose Chicago Sales team. Mowery is a talented sales professional and will be a key member of the team selling and marketing McCormick Place Convention Center and the City of Chicago under the leadership of Dustin Arnheim, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services.
T. Cahal Mowery will officially join the Choose Chicago Sales team as Vice President of Sales in January 2023. In this role, Mowery will work with Dawn Young, also Vice President of Sales, to promote Chicago as a premier meetings destination by managing the daily sales activities of the organization including developing and implementing strategic sales plans.
Mowery joins Choose Chicago directly from VISIT DENVER, where he served as Director of Convention Sales for the past four years. In this role he led a team of thirteen sales and meeting professionals and administrative staff. Prior to VISIT DENVER, he held positions as Director Sales & Catering for JW Marriott Houston for three years and sharpened his craft working several years at Visit Houston as a National Account Executive, Convention Sales.
“Chicago is the one of the best, most authentic global destinations for meetings and events,” said Dustin Arnheim, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services. “We are building a best-in-class destination marketing organization and it starts with our people. That is why I am thrilled to promote Eric and welcome Cahal and Robert to these important leadership positions. They bring with them invaluable experience and expertise that will make certain Chicago continues to be a leading destination now and into the future.”
Since becoming President and CEO of Choose Chicago six months ago, Osmond has prioritized building a robust Sales and Services team to ensure Chicago remains the premier destination for trade shows, conventions and events. Dustin Arnheim was brought on board in July 2022 to lead this important team, and these latest hirings are the next step as Choose Chicago continues to build a strong and successful sales team under Osmond’s leadership.
