- Carla Pendergraft, CMP, Director of Sales &
Internet Development: (254) 750-5806 or carlap@ci.waco.tx.us
Carla manages the CVBLeads online leads program, the website, and various technology projects in addition to serving as the Director of Sales.
- Sandi Lane, Convention Sales Manager: (254)
750-5815 or sandral@ci.waco.tx.us
Sandi works to bring conventions and events to Waco from several markets: Association, Government, and SMERF.
- Rhonda Bailey, Convention Services Manager: (254) 750-5814 or rhondab@ci.waco.tx.us.
Rhonda manages the Convention Services division, and works with groups after they have booked their convention in Waco.
- Denise Cogliati, Convention Sales & Services Manager: (254) 750-5726 or denisec@ci.waco.tx.us
Denise works with new and repeating sporting events, and manages various accounts from all market segments. - Christina Mendiola, Local Sales & Service Manager: (254) 750-5828 or christinam@ci.waco.tx.us.
Christina specializes in working with groups using 150 hotel room nights or fewer.
From obtaining proposals for Waco hotel rooms to preparing rate quotes, the Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau sales staff is available for any needs or special requirements that a group may have.
In addition to booking meetings at the Waco Convention Center, the sales staff can also work with other venues in Waco, including the Heart O' Texas Fair Complex or hotel meeting space. They work with any type of event that requires hotel rooms, from Baylor school conferences to state association conventions to softball tournaments.
To discuss taking a site tour of Waco hotels and meeting spaces or to talk about a group's convention, call (800) 321-9226.
