News Around Town – December 2024

MPI Ottawa Member News

The Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC) is thrilled to announce that Ryan Jacobson joined the team as Business Development Manager in September 2024. Jacobson will be the primary contact for Ottawa and Montreal based planners. As former Director of Sales, Erin Blanchard will concentrate on her new role as FCC General Manager.

Blanchard says “Ryan brings a wealth of experience in government, private sector and as an entrepreneur. I am confident in his ability to provide our clients with excellent care and attention to detail.”

If you haven’t met Jacobson yet, feel free to reach out and say hello. You will find his bio and contact information on the FCC website. Help us welcome him to our industry and explore how we can make your next event unforgettable at FCC.

Welcome to our new members. We can’t wait to see you at our next in-person or virtual event and welcome you to the MPI Ottawa community!

• Alex Coon - Baldwin Audio Visual Solutions, Chief Operating Officer
• Anisa Pires, MBA – Marriott International, Market Senior Sales Executive
• Ashlee Pallotta – Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), Manager, Events
• Carolyn Potter – CVMA, Assistant Manager, Professional Development
• Cassandra Auguste – Department of National Defence, Senior Program Coordinator
• Diane Mongrain - Canadian Museum of Nature, Sales Representative & Coordinator
• Florence Houlahan - Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Winnipeg & Royal York, Area Director of Association Sales
• Gina Cuglietta – Hilton, Director of Sales and Marketing
• Heidi Rodger, CMP – Bank of Canada, Director Conferences and Events
• Helen Stilwell – ARC The Hotel Ottawa, Director of Sales & Marketing
• Isabela Jimenez – Canadian Telecommunications Association, Industry Events & Special Projects Manager
• Jean-Daniel Zomou - Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, Sales Manager
• Jennifer Layman - Forward Thinking, President
• Jessica Tremblay - Lord Elgin Hotel, Association Sales Manager
• Karyn Houle – MaxLinear, Senior Director of Business Applications
• Katherine Root - Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology
• Kelsey Brown, WPICC – Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Event Manager
• Kelsey Hunt - JPdL Ottawa, Program Manager
• Kiley Jamieson - Opportunity Knocks Events, Owner, Principal Planner
• Lindsay Crone - Canadian Academy of Sport & Exercise Medicine, Communications & Events Coordinator
• Marie-Noé Charbonneau - Algonquin College, Bachelor of Event, Sport, & Entertainment Management Student
• Marvin Self - Enercare Centre/Beanfield Centre, Senior Account Executive
• Nika Quintao – Canadian Teachers Federation, Public Affairs Director
• Olivia Rehman – Station 11, Lead Event Planner & Coordinator
• Roxanne Nizio - Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Event Coordinator
• Ryan Jacobson – Fredericton Convention Centre, Business Development Manager
• Sabrina Strang - Sonder Inc. Regional, Director of Sales
• Sarah Brown - Universities Canada, Event Specialist
• Stefano Iaconcic - Les Suites Hotel Ottawa, Sales Manager
• Tara Sutorius – Bank of Canada, Senior Officer
• Trevor Norris - Bay Of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, Senior Manager, Destination Development
• Valeriia Murugova - Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, Sales Manager
• Yan Montagne – PROSON, President
• Younes Haddad[CB1]  - Ramada Plaza Manoir du Casino, Account Executive
  
  

Looking for new opportunities to grow your business? Interested in collaborating on upcoming MPI Ottawa events? Check out our Ottawa Job Postings and Request For Proposals page!

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