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Thanks so much for working through all of our meeting needs from start to finish, you truly are such an asset to our organization.

Eleanor deLeon, Meetings Director, Licensing Executives Society International

 

Our Management Team

Doug Blair, Owner, President
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Having had a hand in Classic Meetings since its inception, Doug had always played a ‘behind the scenes’ role with Rina at the helm while building his career as a Corporate Executive Chef.  With Rina’s passing, Doug has stepped into a more active and ‘hands on’ role, and is bringing his knowledge and expertise to lead the team in continuing CMI’s path of growth and prosperity.

 

Kim Lowe, National Sales Manager
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Kim joined the CMI team in 2004.  Kim has a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration from the University of South Carolina.  She also brings with her 14 years of Resort Management and Conference Sales experience from Kiawah Island Resort in Charleston, SC.  Kim has 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.

 

Michele Zimmerman, National Sales Manager
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Michele joined CMI in July 2007 after serving as Vice President of Event Management for All Access Sports and Event Marketing, an even management firm with a sports focus, in North Palm Beach, Fl.

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

 

Chris Cook, National Sales Manager
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Chris joined CMI in 2003. A former sales leader in the health care IT field, Chris has been running the Atlanta office for almost 7 years and brings a great deal of hard work and passion to Classic Meetings.  His ability to work with hotel Sales Managers on the needs of his clients from all aspects starting with placement, servicing and execution of meetings has proven invaluable to his clients. Chris is committed to fulfilling your needs while ultimately building a long term, helpful relationship with clients, colleagues and their associates.
 
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