Meet the Team
Contact our team to learn more about hosting your next meeting or conference in Calgary.
Business Development
Blair Keating
Western Canada + Western USA
Phone: 587-323-5384
Email: bkeating@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Zip down the luge track while Downhill Karting at WinSport, Canada’s Olympic Park.
Sandra Moniz, CMP, CMM, DES
Eastern Canada
Phone: 905-605-0555
Email: smoniz@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Play 18 hole mini golf at WinSport.
Allison Collins
Ottawa
Phone: 613-323-0910
Email: acollins@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Experience 360° panoramic views of the city, prairies and majestic Rocky Mountains from the iconic Calgary Tower.
Kyla Knudson
Eastern USA
Phone: 703-969-4738
Email: kknudson@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Take in the impressive public art downtown, like "Wonderland" at Bow Tower, the heritage buildings on Stephen Avenue, and the striking Peace Bridge spanning the Bow River, then head to 17th Avenue to enjoy some of Calgary's dining hotspots.
Deborah Drisdale
Western USA
Phone: 949-299-7082
Email: ddrisdale@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Stroll through Prince's Island Park and along the RiverWalk. What's even better is how easily accessible downtown hotels are within the city.
Fraser Abbott
Calgary Champions Program
Phone: 587-839-9992
Email: fabbott@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: In summer, paddling the Bow River through downtown to Harvey Passage and recharging at one of the city's great dining and patios spots. In winter, shredding the terrain park at WinSport and stomping the landing with steady beats at one of Calgary's live music venues.
Event & Client Services
Charleen Sliwon
Client Services + Research Coordinator
Phone: 403-863-1989
Email: csliwon@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Shop local in boutique Inglewood or along 17th Avenue.
Mary Frances Ryan
Client Services + Research Coordinator
Phone: 403-390-9307
Email: mfryan@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Head west to relax at the Kananaskis Nordic Day Spa, followed by dinner at the Cedar Room (specifically, the Tomahawk steak) and drinks at Woody’s Pub & Patio.
Sales Support
Dana Hayes
Specialist, Event Services
Destination Experiences and Services
Phone: 403-615-1356
Email: dhayes@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Dig into the local food scene with Alberta Food Tours.
Rosevie Taruc
Sales Coordinator
Phone: 250-505-6038
Email: rtaruc@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Discover new mural art through the Beltline Urban Murals Project and explore hidden food spots and speakeasys.
Management
Carson Ackroyd
Senior VP of Sales
Phone: 403-750-2385
Email: carsona@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Golf at Kananaskis Country Golf Course and watch the Calgary Stampeders football team play on a sunny afternoon.
David Woodward
Executive Director, Meetings + Conventions
Phone: 587-323-5385
Email: dwoodward@meetingscalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Take in a concert at one of the live music venues along Music Mile or grab a pint at one of the dozens of craft breweries in our amazing city.