Today, CMI is made up of Rina Agriss Blair, Kim Lowe, Chris Cook, Michelle Zimmermann and Laura Hale.

Kim Lowe joined CMI in 2004. Kim has a BS in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration from The University of South Carolina. She brings with her 14 years of Resort Management and Conference Sales experience from Kiawah Island Resort in Charleston, SC. She has already made a big impact on CMI by utilizing her 5-star/5-diamond client service training and professionalism. She also offers an extensive base of high-level corporate clients with whom she has created and maintained lasting relationships over the past 10 years.

"For the past five years, Kim has been a true testament of diligence, loyalty and customer satisfaction. She is my right and to be honest my left hand at times and I would not like to run Classic Meetings, INC. without her." said Rina Agriss Blair.

Chris Cook, joined CMI in 2003 on a part time basis and has since moved to full time in 2004.

Chris has been running the Atlanta office for almost five years and brings a great deal of hard work and passion to Classic Meetings. "It was truly a remarkable test to turn a sales leader in the healthcare IT field into one of our top producers in the hospitality industry." said Rina Agriss Blair.

Rina, Kim, Chris, Laura and Michelle have over 30 years of experience with well known resorts such as Kiawah Island Resorts and large corporate companies such as Eclipysis & McKesson.

Corporate offices with sales and administrative staff are currently located in Charleston, SC; Atlanta, GA; Parisspany, NJ and North Palm Beach, FL.

Michele Zimmerman joined Classic Meetings in July of 2007 after serving as Vice President of Event Management for All Access Sports & Event Marketing, an event management firm with a sports focus, in North Palm Beach, for the past 7 years.

Throughout her career, Zimmerman has been responsible for the coordination of select corporate and professional events that include 'made-for-TV' golf tournaments, hospitality programs, client entertainment programs and other marketing/promotional events. Zimmerman has been Tournament Manager of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational since it's inception in 2001, as well as other high-profile events such as the 100th US Open Championships of Polo, Michael Douglas & Friends, and People Vs. The Pros. In addition, Zimmerman has directed the corporate client entertainment efforts for many clients including Dockers, Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine, Best Western, Fidelity, and Heineken. Zimmerman's attention to detail and enthusiastic attitude assist in making her a great partner to your event planning team.

"Michele brings a great deal of event management expertise to Classic Meetings. We are thrilled to have another seasoned professional on our highly-experienced staff. I look forward to her leadership positively impacting our position in the industry." said Rina Agriss Blair, President of Classic Meetings regarding Zimmerman's decision to join Classic Meetings last year.

Laura Hale joined Classic Meetings Inc. in 2003. Laura's career in hospitality began in 1992 in Charlotte, NC where she worked for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, she quickly rose into management within three months of starting in the hospitality industry. She has 16 years of experience working throughout the United States in all facets of hotel and resort food and beverage management and in catering sales. Her knowledge and expertise in 5 star service and commitment to excellence was acquired through her work at renowned restaurants and resorts such as the Bar Harbor Inn and Spa, Arrows Restaurant and Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Spa. Laura brings so much value to each and every meeting that she works on; clients year after year such as Kare Distribution, Urban Land Institute and many more request her if available.

"Laura is truly an asset to Classic Meetings, Inc. and our job is to keep Laura with us for years and years to come as there are many companies that would love to have such a wonderful and diligent person working with them" - Rina Agriss Blair, President, Classic Meetings, Inc.

In addition, CMI works closely with Jessica Munday, Marketing President, and her staff at Trio Solutions, to provide marketing, database management and many other services to our customers.

What makes one meeting, event and incentive planner different from another?

It's us, our management team and associates.