Convention Sales & Service Staff

The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau sales & service staff are some of the brightest and most dedicated convention sales professionals in the state:

  • Carla Pendergraft, CMP, Director of Sales & Internet Development: (254) 750-5806 or carlap@ci.waco.tx.us
  • Sandi Lane, Convention Sales Manager: (254) 750-5815 or sandral@ci.waco.tx.us
  • Denise Cogliati, Convention Sales Manager: (254) 750-5726 or denisec@ci.waco.tx.us
    Carla, Sandi and Denise work to bring conventions and events to Waco from all markets: Association, Government, SMERF, Sports, and local. They also make regular sales calls in Austin and other Texas cities.
  • Rhonda Bailey, Convention Services Manager: (254) 750-5814 or rhondab@ci.waco.tx.us.
    Rhonda works with groups after they have booked their convention in Waco; she'll help answer any questions as the event is being planned.
  • 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.

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