Member Spotlight
Dana R. Aymond
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino - Marketing and Events Coordinator
Q: Who do you work for and what is your position in the company?
A: I work for Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino in Opelousas Louisiana as their Marketing and Events Coordinator.
Q: How long have you been in the hospitality industry?
A: I have been with MPI for 1 year and 2 months, first as their chapter intern and now as their 2021-2022 Event Marketing and Communications Chair.
Q: Why did you join MPI?
A: I joined MPI because I wanted to learn more about the event industry and have learned more than I expected. Everything from board interworking's, events, planning, sales, marketing, design, and all things hospitality.
Q: Do you have favorite MPI Event?
A: Global Meetings Industry Day!
Q: What
are your top 2 favorite restaurants?
A: Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden
Q: French Fries or Tater Tots?
A: Definitely Tator Tots
Q: What are your favorite vacation spots on the
Gulf Coast?
A: Gulf Shores, Panama, Destin!
Q: Do you have a favorite festival and where is the festival?
A: Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival in Gonzales, LA