About Our Chapter

Chartered in 1986, MPI Virginia consists of more than 100 meeting planners, hotel representatives and other suppliers in the Roanoke, Charlottesville, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Coastal Virginia markets.

When you join MPI Virginia, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world.

As we approach MPI Virginia's 40th anniversary, we honor the vision, leadership, and dedication of those who laid the foundation for our chapter's success. For four decades, our community has inspired connection, collaboration, and professional growth. While we proudly celebrate our legacy, we are equally excited about the future—one shaped by innovation, inclusion, and the next generation of industry leaders. Together, we will continue to elevate our profession and strengthen the community that makes MPI Virginia so extraordinary.

Penny Guiles

2026 MPI Virginia President