Meet the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Team

With decades of experience planning both large and small scale events, our team is here to help. Have questions? Contact us today!

Sales Team

Stacey Knoppel

Stacey Knoppel, DES

Vice President of Sales
Dennis Carew

Dennis Carew

Senior Director of Sales
Nicole Greene

Nicole Greene

Senior Director, Corporate Marketing & Creative Production
Arlene Noyes, CMP

Arlene Noyes, CMP

Senior National Sales Manager
Marc Savain

Marc Savain

Sales Manager
Sarah Klepesch

Sarah Klepesch

Special Project Coordinator
Merik Smith

Merik Smith

Sales Administrator

Convention Management

Rhonda Whyte

Rhonda Whyte

Vice President, Convention Management
Nigel Marshall

Nigel Marshall

Senior Director of Convention Management
Malori Rhones

Malori Rhones

Director of Convention Management
Christopher Gardner Photo

Christopher Gardner

Senior Event Manager
Paula Hagan

Paula Hagan, CMP

Senior Event Manager

Courtland James

Senior Event Manager

Ashli Robinson

Convention Management Administrative Assistant

Nicole Leonard

Production Services Manager

Jordyn Tramble

Special Events Manager
Kelly Vickers

Kelly Vickers

Program Manager

Hugh Dennis

Event Manager

Jaden Dimeo

Event Manager

Precious Martin

Event Manager

Victoria Richardson

Event Manager

Avery Walton

Event Manager

Makenzie Harris

Event Coordinator