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For information on Columbus' outstanding convention package, contact the Convention Sales Department at 800-354-2657. We'll put together customized information, including a Convention, Meeting and Event Planning Guide. If you are further along in the process, you may submit your RFP to us online.

M&C Magazine recently recognized our staff with the Gold Service Award for the 7th year in a row. Our award-winning, certified sales staff offers the following complimentary services:
  • Research availability with only the hotels/facilities that meet your specifications
  • Compile proposals
  • Prepare formal invitations on behalf of the city and Experience Columbus
  • Make presentations to boards, committees and general assemblies
  • Arrange for and host site inspections
CONVENTION SALES STAFF
Brian Ross, Vice President, Sales
614-222-6108
Marco Bloemendaal, Director, Convention Sales
614-222-6105
Brad Russell, CASE, Associate Director, Convention Sales
614-222-6121
101+ peak rooms for Scientific, Technology, Engineering, Corporate, Manufacturing/Distribution, Trade Shows and Third Parties
Regina Gray, National Sales Manager
301-313-0030
101+ peak rooms for Education, Finance, Health/Medical, Human Ecology and Resources, Insurance, Pharmaceutical and Real Estate
Angela Hammond, CASE, LES, National Sales Manager
614-222-6144
101+ peak rooms for Religious-All states east of and including: OH, KY, TN, MS and Multi-Level Marketing/Direct Selling
Mark Oeffler, CASE, National Sales Manager
614-222-6117
101+ peak rooms for Religious-All states west of and including: MI, IN, IL, AR and LA, Cultural, Fine Art, Minority and Military
Jamie Schafrath, CMP, National Sales Manager
614-222-6114
101+ peak rooms for Agriculture, Transportation, Government and Defense-related
Kerri Pollet, CASE, Sales Manager
614-222-6115
101+ peak rooms for all Ohio Associations
Vineetha Thomas, Sales Manager
614-222-6132
All markets (except Ohio Associations) with 100 rooms peak or less