Adam Straight has taken his career from the Big Easy to Omaha, where he is getting a taste of “Nebraska Nice” in his community-facing role as leader of the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority. 

Choose Chicago selected Shakara Shelton as vice president of sales to help grow meetings business in the city’s signature venues.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown tagged Daryl Rhead, a hospitality professional with more than two decades of experience, as its newest general manager. 

Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro was promoted to director of event services at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. DiSilvestro discusses how she works effectively to maintain partnerships, internally and externally. 

Brittany Matthews accepts a leading position at a flagship property, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, marking her third role for the luxury JW brand. 

Meetings and hospitality industry veteran Dean Miller, national sales manager for Visit Fairfax, is retiring after 35 years in the hospitality industry.

Justin Horwitz joins the convention sales team from Marriott International in New York City. He has more than a decade of experience in hospitality and sales.

William Bunce has more than two decades of experience working for Marriott International. He will relocate from Boston to St. Petersburg, Florida to become general manager at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. 

Genia Artis—a Wilmington, North Carolina native—will step into the role of senior sales manager for corporate and sports markets at Wilmington and Beaches CVB. 

Farzanah Johnson was appointed director of national sales for the Northeast region at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.