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John Pohl

Director of Sports and Equine Sales at VisitLEX
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Seasoned hospitality professional with 29 years of experience in event management, sales, and customer service.
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Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, US
Skills
  • Hospitality
  • Event Management
  • Tourism
  • Event Planning
  • Sales
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John Pohl is a seasoned hospitality professional with 29 years of experience in event management, sales, and customer service. He has held leadership positions at VisitLEX, Hyatt Regency Lexington, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. Pohl holds certifications in sports marketing and event execution. With expertise in hospitality management, event planning, and trade shows, he has developed strong relationships with clients and partners in the tourism industry. His experience in public relations and sales has equipped him with the skills to effectively promote destinations and events. Pohl is a Certified Sports Event Executive and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Miami University.

Credentials

  • Certified Sports Event Executive
    National Association of Sports Commissions / SportETA
    Apr, 2007
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • VisitLEX
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sports and Equine Sales
      • Sep 2013 - Present

    • Senior Destination Sales Account Executive
      • Mar 2006 - Aug 2013

    • Convention Sales Manager
      • Oct 1994 - Mar 2006

  • Hyatt Regency Lexington
    • Catering / Convention Sales Manager
      • Sep 1992 - Sep 1994

  • Hyatt Regency San Antonio
    • Catering Convention Sales Manager
      • Jan 1989 - Sep 1992

  • Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
    • Cincinnati, Ohio Area
    • Banquet Manager / Restaurant Manager / Convention Floor Manager
      • Apr 1986 - Dec 1988
      • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Education

  • 2024 - 2024
    Destinations International
    Certificate of Completion, Intellectual Capital
  • 2007 - 2019
    National Association of Sports Commissions / SportsETA
    CSEE - Certified Sports Event Executive, Sport Marketing
  • 2005 - 2007
    University of Kentucky
    Sports Marketing Professional (SMP) Certification, Sports Marketing
  • 1982 - 1986
    Miami University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

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