The Event Production Network (EPN) welcomed Brad Poarch as its new president and also announced its 2024 board members. Poarch is the CEO of Oklahoma City-based AV event production company Cory’s and formerly served as EPN’s vice president.

The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promoted Sheretha Bell to senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy and also promoted Cynthia Mokotoff to senior vice president of human resources.

Grand Hyatt Seattle announced additions to its leadership team, including a new general manager, director of sales and director of operations. 
 

Event Service Professionals Association announced Dominique Bonds as its new president, along with several new board members, during its 2024 annual conference in Indianapolis.

International speaker, consultant, frequent Meetings Today contributor and meetings technology expert Corbin Ball announced his plans to retire and close his long-running website and blog Corbinball.com January 31.

Travel Nevada hired veteran tourism executive Rafael Villanueva as the organization’s first CEO. In his new role, Villanueva will direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities of Travel Nevada.

Visit Sarasota County promoted Kelly Defebo to vice president of marketing and communications where she will be responsible for overseeing all marketing, public relations and special projects for the destination. 
 

Choose Chicago, the official sales and marketing organization promoting tourism for Chicago, announced that its President and CEO Lynn Osmond will leave the organization effective January 31.

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Discover Atlanta, announced that Jason Lusk would take on the role of vice president of sales.

Seattle Convention Center President and CEO Jeffrey “Jeff” Blosser announced he is retiring in May 2024.