Jennifer Shafer, CITP
Regional Vice President, Sales
Jennifer, a seasoned industry leader in Southern California, joined ALHI in 2015. A University of Oregon graduate, she's played a leadership role in SITE SoCal and established the Advisory Council for SITE SoCal. Committed to lasting relationships, she's an innovative advisor. Starting as a sales professional, she was promoted to Vice President, leading ALHI's Business Development team. Jennifer now excels as the Regional Vice President of the West, showcasing dynamic career growth. A dedicated advocate for excellence, she spearheads innovative initiatives, reinforcing the organization's commitment to excellence and innovation.
Bill Light, CMP, MBA
Vice President, Sales
Bill graduated from the University of Denver's School of Hospitality Management and earned his MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. He has worked for ALHI for 14 years and has won seven President's Awards for outstanding sales achievement including Sales Person of the Year in 2009. Bill is a former PCMA Rocky Mountain Region Chapter president and has served on the board of the Meetings Industry Council of Colorado. In 2010 he was awarded the Supplier of the Year for RMPCMA.
Neil Johnson
Vice President, Esports Sales & Consulting Services
Neil is an industry veteran of 20 plus years representing destination marketing organizations like the LVCVA, LA Tourism and Events DC in the corporate, association and now gaming and esports markets. Neil has served in leadership and advisory board roles with PCMA’s Southwest & Pacific Chapter, XLive Esports Summit and the Esports & Gaming Business Summit. Neil is the recipient of Connect Meeting Connect 2018 GameChanger Award and has worked with prominent gaming and esports organizations like Activision Blizzard, Twitch, ESL FaceIt Group NBA2K League, US Army Esports, Esports Engine and more.
Jamie Lee Tiffany
Director, Global Sales
Jamie Lee brings over two decades of experience to the vibrant world of hospitality, meetings, and events. For the past five years, she has proudly served as the Director of Global Sales for ALHI. In 2022, she had the honor of serving as the SITE SoCal President, following more than a decade of dedicated volunteering within SITE SoCal and MPI San Diego
Paul Howe
Director, Global Sales
With 25 years of experience, Paul is a seasoned hotel sales professional, specializing in group sales and event management. He's cultivated his expertise across diverse markets, from London to Las Vegas, adeptly handling hotels with 250 to 4,000 rooms and orchestrating meetings for 10 to 25,000 attendees.
Lisa Lewis
Director, Global Sales
Lisa's motto.... love what you do! That is how she feels about our industry and being a part of the ALHI family for the last ten years. She loves to help her clients find amazing ALHI Hotels and have fun in the process.
Myra Howay
Director, Global Sales
Passionate meeting consultant with 24+ years in events, operations, tourism, and sales. Like pairing fine wines, Myra delicately matches clients with the perfect luxury venue from our collection, creating unique and memorable experiences for attendees.
Dayna Robins
Director, Global Sales
Dayna started with ALHI in August 2023. She has over 18 years of experience in the meetings and events industry with a background in hotel sales leadership and event operations. Her experience spans various luxury properties Southern California, Scottsdale and Seattle. She was born and raised in Northern California and now resides with her family in Boise, Idaho.
Lauren O'Sullivan
Director, Global Sales
Lauren has 20 years of group sales experience in the hotel industry. Her experience has been, handling the Southern California market and the Southwest territories in luxury hotels in Southern California. Prior to that, she held roles in Business Development for Hilton Hotels as well as a National Sales Manager for Caesars Entertainment. Lauren has been in Southern California for 20 years and graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management.
Emily Kern
Global Sales Associate
Emily Kern has been with ALHI for 2 years as a Global Sales Associate supporting Jennifer Shafer and the West Region. She supports Jennifer in her sales role by connecting clients to ALHI's portfolio of luxury properties as well as administration for the West Region Team. She is passionate about travel, experiencing our member properties, and spending time with her black labrador, Finn!
Shelby Beveridge
Global Sales Associate
Shelby earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sports Management from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She started her career as a corporate meeting planner for a health and wellness company before switching to the hospitality industry, working for 3 years with Marriott managing events. She is based out of San Diego, CA and is excited to be a part of the ALHI team.
Mallory Neithart
Global Sales Associate
Mallory has been with ALHI for a little over two years having previously worked in the Beauty & Wellness industry. Prior to that she studied Psychology at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA where she graduated in 2020. She is currently on ALHI's West Coast team, physically based in Bozeman, MT, and serves as Global Sales Associate to both Amber Voelker and Lauren O'Sullivan.
Brianna Trotter
Global Sales Associate
Brianna joined ALHI in December 2023 supporting Lisa Lewis, Director of Global Sales, and Myra Howay, Director of Global Sales. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management & Administration, Brianna brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. With four years of dedicated experience in the hospitality industry, she has cultivated her skills, having previously contributed to the success of the Marriott Autograph Collection. Brianna's commitment to excellence and her background in business administration make her a valuable asset to the global sales team at ALHI.
Rachel Whitfield
Global Sales Associate
Rachel, based in Hawai'i, has supported Jamie Lee Tiffany since 2022. A Summa Cum Laude graduate from Arizona State University, she holds a BA in Organizational Leadership and Business. Rachel currently sits on the board for HSMAI - Hawaii Chapter, and has nearly 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Rachel Myers
Global Sales Associate
Rachel joined ALHI in March of 2022. She is a KC Native and is based in Overland Park, KS. She started her career in hospitality in 2015. Before ALHI, Rachel was previously a Hotel Sales Manager at a luxury boutique hotel and has hotel opening experience. Rachel is CVENT certified and has a background in event planning and executive administration. Rachel enjoys being active and spending time with family.