Bio
Credentials
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Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM)
Meeting Professionals InternationalOct, 2011- Apr, 2026 -
Accredited Trainer - Global Certificate in Meetings & Business Events (GCMBE) Program
Meeting Professionals InternationalFeb, 2010- Apr, 2026 -
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Convention Industry CouncilJan, 2007- Apr, 2026
Experience
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ATS Group
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Hollywood, FL
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CEO - Americas
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Hollywood, FL
ATS Group is the parent company of FHTglobal, Brook Green DMC and ATS Travel. We provide bespoke services for international group travel to our destinations in the USA, France/Monaco, UK and Ireland for conventions, meetings, incentives and leisure groups.
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Managing Director
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2023
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Chief Operating Officer
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Nov 2015 - Jul 2019
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GCA Global Congress Accommodations
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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
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Chief Operating Officer
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May 2017 - Present
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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
GCA Global Congress Accommodations brings together two leaders in the global meetings industry - SPARGO, Inc. a powerhouse for over 40 years in the convention housing and exhibition management industries, and Far Horizons Tourism, Inc. (FHTdirect), a trailblazer for over 20 years in housing services for international groups participating in global congresses. GCA aims to deliver best in class housing management services to global associations and organizations with cross-border meetings and events. GCA provides services in all global destinations, bringing consistency in services, operations, and reporting for event organizers that have traditionally used a variety of service providers residing/operating in the various host cities in which their events are held. With over 65 combined years of service between the two companies and offices in London, Monte Carlo, Sarasota, Washington, Fort Lauderdale and support teams throughout the globe, we are ready to provide event housing services no matter where the program may be!As COO of this new venture, my role is to oversee the growth and development of new business opportunities and ensure operational excellence for our clients around the globe.For more information on GCA and its services, please email [email protected] or visit our website at www.gcahousing.com.
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George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. / Miami, FL
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Senior Fellow - International Institute of Tourism Studies
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
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Washington, D.C. / Miami, FL
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gMeetings / Hospitality Growth Partners
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Aventura, FL
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Managing Director
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2016
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Aventura, FL
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Vice President of Global Client Relations
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Apr 2010 - Aug 2013
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Miami, FL
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Adjunct Faculty - Event Management Certificate Program
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Nov 2008 - Jul 2010
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Meeting Planner
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2004 - 2006
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Adjunct Instructor of Hospitality Management
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Apr 2004 - Apr 2005
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Graduate Associate
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2002 - 2003
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Education
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2002 - 2004University of Miami Herbert Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership & Quality Management -
2001 - 2002The George Washington University School of Business
Master of Tourism Administration (MTA), Event/Sport/Hospitality Management -
1997 - 2001The George Washington University School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Tourism Studies
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