Visit Saint Paul Staff
| Contacting Visit Saint Paul is easy. You can either write to us or submit your questions or comments to the appropriate staff member listed below.
Visit Saint Paul General Mailbox - info at visitsaintpaul.com |
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| Management Team | ||
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Karolyn Kirchgesler, President & CEO Karolyn directs and leads the Bureau towards its mission. Works directly with Board on policy making and strategy for the organization. Acts as the primary spokesperson for Visit Saint Paul. Develops and maintains effective organizational policies and ensures all Visit Saint Paul activities are implemented within established policies, guidelines, laws and ethical standards. What makes Saint Paul unique? I think the neighborhoods are what make Saint Paul unique. The coffee houses and specialty shops give the neighborhoods a unique and distinct flavor. We’re also fortunate to be a diverse community which accounts for the great ethnic restaurants that are sprinkled throughout the city. |
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Cindy Dupont, Chief Financial Officer Cindy serves as chief financial officer and directs financial affairs of Visit Saint Paul. She also directs financial management procedures, prepares financial statements and reports and manages accounting personnel.
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Jane Lewis, Vice President of Convention Sales Jane is responsible for developing and directing the sales strategies to promote Visit Saint Paul as a convention, meetings and sports destination. Jane is also in charge of planning and coordinating the Visit Saint Paul annual holiday party, “Taste of Saint Paul.” What makes Saint Paul? I enjoy working and living in Saint Paul. I like to walk to our neighborhood grocery store and shops. I also enjoy walking and biking along the beautiful Mississippi River. Saint Paul is a walkable charming city! |
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Adam Johnson, Vice President of Marketing Adam is responsible for managing tourism activities, such as website development, marketing projects, events and promotions. Adam also assists with the annual marketing plan and looks for new advertising opportunities for Visit Saint Paul. What makes Saint Paul? It's nickname, Saint Small, says it all. The person you see in line at the grocery store, could be the same person behind you a week later in a neighborhood restaurant and that could be the same person in a meeting of yours for work two weeks later. It's small and friendly and a great City. |
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Karolyn Kirchgesler, President & CEO Karolyn directs and leads the Bureau towards its mission. Works directly with Board on policy making and strategy for the organization. Acts as the primary spokesperson for Visit Saint Paul. Develops and maintains effective organizational policies and ensures all Visit Saint Paul activities are implemented within established policies, guidelines, laws and ethical standards. What makes Saint Paul unique? I think the neighborhoods are what make Saint Paul unique. The coffee houses and specialty shops give the neighborhoods a unique and distinct flavor. We’re also fortunate to be a diverse community which accounts for the great ethnic restaurants that are sprinkled throughout the city. |
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Cindy Dupont, Chief Financial Officer Cindy serves as chief financial officer and directs financial affairs of Visit Saint Paul. She also directs financial management procedures, prepares financial statements and reports and manages accounting personnel.
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Lorrie Larson, Executive Assistant and Board Administrator Lorrie provides principal administrative support to the chief executive and/or other top management personnel. She serves as liaison with voluntary leadership and works fairly independently. Lorrie is also responsible for maintaining the schedule for the chief executive or others and performs clerical duties or other administrative tasks. |
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Jane Lewis, Vice President of Convention Sales Jane sells Saint Paul to national and regional meeting planners to produce leads for Convention Sales Managers. Jane is also in charge of planning and coordinating the Visit Saint Paul annual holiday party, “Taste of Saint Paul.” What makes Saint Paul? I enjoy working and living in Saint Paul. I like to walk to our neighborhood grocery store and shops. I also enjoy walking and biking along the beautiful Mississippi River. Saint Paul is a walkable charming city! |
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Stephanie Madden, National Account Executive Stephanie sells Saint Paul as a convention and tradeshow venue to various meeting planners throughout the nation. Stepanie handles the health & medical, religious, cultural, fine arts, libraries, fraternal, hobby, vocational and wedding markets. What makes Saint Paul? Its beautiful, historic buildings and its friendly demeanor. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, this charming city provides endless opportunities for fun and unforgettable memories! |
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Amanda Friedrich, CMP - National Account Executive Amanda sells Saint Paul as a convention and tradeshow venue to various meeting planners throughout the nation. She is responsible for booking conventions in Saint Paul from the scientific/engineering, agricultural, environmental, manufacturing/distribution, ethnic, and military markets. What makes Saint Paul? I like how safe, clean and walkable the city is. |
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Eric Satre, National Account Executive Eric sells Saint Paul as a convention and tradeshow venue to various meeting planners throughout the US. Eric handles the education, government and labor union markets. What makes Saint Paul? It is a beautiful city in the perfect river setting with much to see and do at a convenience that can’t be matched. All this with friendly Midwestern flavor! |
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Margot D. Zweber, National Account Executive Margot sells Saint Paul as a convention and tradeshow destination to various meeting planners throughout the nation. She is responsible for booking conventions in Saint Paul from the insurance, tourism/hospitality, corporate, financial and sporting events/sports markets. What makes Saint Paul? It’s beautiful historic buildings, parks, and European flair. |
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Michael Hernandez, Group Sales Manager Michael's role with the Visit Saint Paul is to promote Saint Paul as a destination to the group tour market. What makes Saint Paul? The preserved history and friendliness of its residents makes Saint Paul a great place to visit, work, and live. |
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Adam Johnson, Vice President of Marketing Adam is responsible for managing tourism activities, such as website development, marketing projects, events and promotions. Adam also assists with the annual marketing plan and looks for new advertising opportunities for Visit Saint Paul. What makes Saint Paul? It's nickname, Saint Small, says it all. The person you see in line at the grocery store, could be the same person behind you a week later in a neighborhood restaurant and that could be the same person in a meeting of yours for work two weeks later. It's small and friendly and a great City. |
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Lisa Huber, Marketing & Media Relations Manager Lisa is responsible for managing marketing related projects to help promote Visit Saint Paul's various business initiatives. What makes Saint Paul? Everything together is what makes Saint Paul the perfect city: great running path along the river, charming houses around Grand Avenue, the city life downtown, and the variety of food places. There certainly is never a shortage of things to do, see, or eat! |
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Herb Weber, Delivery Coordinator - Part time Herb is responsible for bulk shipping and delivering Visit Saint Paul brochures to all state travel information centers, convention and member requests. He also manages activities relating to VSP storage space and inventory tracking. What makes Saint Paul? Saint Paul is very proud of its history; it is reflected in the gangster tours, the Mississippi River boat rides and preservation efforts made throughout the city. |
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Lorrie Larson, Director of Convention Services Lorrie assists groups who have booked business in Saint Paul by providing pre-promotion services including maps, information booth services, venue searching and other needs associated with holding an event. |
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| For all inquiries related to membership at Visit Saint Paul please email membership@visitsaintpaul.com or call 651.265.4906 | ||
