Washington, DC, February 14, 2024 – CSI DMC, Inc., the leading Destination and Event Management Company (DMC) clients trust to transform their events into exceptional experiences, is excited to announce the promotion of Cynthia Lavery to the prestigious role of Vice President, National Sales.
Cynthia, a graduate of Virginia Tech, is a seasoned professional with over two decades of dedication in the hospitality and events industry. Her career took off in 2001 with Marriott International, where her flair for sales and customer service quickly became apparent. Cynthia's passion for the Destination and Event Management (DMC) sector was ignited in June 2005 when she spearheaded the opening of a DMC office in Baltimore, MD.
Through the years, Cynthia's career has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence. From Sales Manager to Director of Sales and ultimately ascending to Vice President of Global Sales for Hosts Global, her path has been adorned with significant milestones and leadership roles. In March of 2021, Cynthia brought her extensive experience and a wealth of industry relationships to CSI DMC, taking on the Director of Business Development role for the DC/Baltimore office. Despite having regional focus, she continued to nurture the relationships she built with longstanding national accounts. Her tenure has seen her expertly managing established accounts and significantly contributing to the revitalization and growth of CSI DMC market to market. In her new role, Cynthia will be able to work with national accounts in a deeper capacity.
Cynthia is renowned for her passion for creating remarkable events. This enthusiasm extends beyond her professional life into her personal pursuits in Ellicott City, Maryland, where she enjoys the Mid-Atlantic region's rich offerings in sports, culinary adventures, and precious moments with her 9-year-old daughter.
As she steps into her new role, Cynthia is poised to leverage her extensive experience and relationships to further solidify CSI DMC's standing in the industry. “I enjoy learning the ins and outs of companies’ meetings and events and being a part of client’s programs wherever they may be heading across the country.” She adds, “The relationships that I have grown over my 20 years in the industry have given me great happiness and inspired me!”
Carrie Heiden, Executive Vice President, National Sales, shares, “We are beyond thrilled to have Cynthia join the CSI DMC National Sales team. Cynthia is no stranger to the national sales and account management role. She thrives in developing client relationships and is always an advocate for all her clients.” Carrie adds, "I have had the pleasure of working with Cynthia in various roles for over 15 years and her creativity, attention to detail, industry knowledge and passion for her job is inspiring. I am so excited that this is coming full circle, and we get to partner again in a national sales capacity. I can't wait to see her continued success and positive contributions to CSI DMC.”
About CSI DMC: CSI DMC is the destination management company clients trust to create exceptional experiences. Since 1987, CSI DMC has transformed events into unforgettable moments for organizations worldwide. Driven by a team of talented designers, destination experts, and event management professionals, we support our clients’ success with boundless creativity, deep destination knowledge, extensive local relationships, global resources, and proven logistical expertise. CSI DMC is the award-winning, strategic partner clients choose to deliver events in over 65 destinations nationally and globally with CSI International. Where may we create your next exceptional experience?