Meet the Team

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Meet the Team

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Contact our team to learn more about hosting your next meeting or conference in Calgary.

Business Development

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Blair Keating

Western Canada + Western USA

Phone: 587-899-7355

Email: bkeating@meetingscalgary.com 

Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Enjoy one of Calgary's amazing craft beers while "pedal pubbing" through the streets of Inglewood.

 

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Sandra Moniz, CAE, CMM, CMP

Eastern Canada

Phone: 905-605-0555

Email: smoniz@meetingscalgary.com

Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Visit Studio Bell, a modern building that houses various exhibition galleries, interactive displays, musical instruments, artifacts, and performance & events spaces. It provides visitors with an immersive experience to explore the rich musical heritage of Canada and the world.

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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.

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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.

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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 restaurants, craft breweries, or patios. In winter, shredding the terrain park at WinSport and stomping the landing with steady beats at one of Calgary's live music venues.

Sales Support

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Mary-Frances Ryan

Sales Operations Manager, Meetings & Conventions

Phone: 403-390-9307

Email: mfryan@meetingscalgary.com

Favourite things to do in Calgary: Take in the beautiful cityscape from Scotsman's Hill, float down the Bow River, and enjoy Calgary's fantastic culinary culture.

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Charleen Sliwon

Sales Operations Coordinator

Phone: 403-863-1989

Email: csliwon@meetingscalgary.com

Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Explore all the different Calgary neighbourhoods; each one with different characteristics and history, while acquainting myself with all the local boutique shops!

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Rosevie Taruc

Sales Operations 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.

 

Event Services, Site Visits, & FAM Tours

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Cassandra Graves

Event Services Manager

Phone: 403-470-6279

Email: cgraves@meetingscalgary.com

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Dana Hayes

Event Services Specialist

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.

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Harumi Yokura

FAM Tours and Site Visits Specialist

Phone: 403-966-5805

Email: harumiy@tourismcalgary.com

Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Check out new cafés and restaurants!

Management

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Carson Ackroyd

Senior VP of Sales

Phone: 403-619-7254

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.

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David Woodward

Executive Director, Meetings & Conventions

Phone: 587-471-1459

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.