Staff Directory

The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau stands ready to serve you. We can help plan your convention, meeting or tour. Our experienced and professional staff will be with you from the initial inquiry until the last delegate checks out!
The Greater Birmingham CVB is divided into four major divisions: Administration, Convention Sales and Servicing, Tourism Sales, Marketing and Communications.

Administrative Staff

Jim Smither
President
(205) 214-9203

Bridget Carter
Executive Secretary
(205) 214-9202

Doris Crumpton
Vice President – Administration
(205) 214-9224

Karen Dobnikar
Human Resource Manager
(205) 214-9220

Cyndy Patterson
IT Manager
(205) 214-9215

Convention Sales and Servicing Staff

From the earliest planning stages of your meeting until the last delegate leaves the city, our convention sales and servicing division will assist you in finalizing the details of your meeting.

Michael Gunn
Vice President- Sales
(205) 214-9212

Barry Hoehn
Director of Convention Sales
(205) 214-9208

David Galbaugh
Director of Sports Sales and Marketing
(205) 214-9210

Heidi Soltys
National Sales Manager
(205) 214-9233

Tonia Whatley
National Sports Marketing Sales Manager
(205) 214-9211

Brent Cotton
National Sales Manager
(205) 214-9223

Steve Pierson
National Sales Manager
(205) 214-9234

Amy Hudson
State Association Consultant
(205) 871-9137

Chianti C. Cleggett
National Sales Manager
(205) 214-9227

Faye Davis
Director of Convention Servicing
(205) 214-9219

Anne Williams
Servicing Manager
(205) 214-9217

Lynette Davis
Servicing Manager
(205) 214-9209

Denice Gaskin
Senior Sales Assistant
(205) 214-9231

Rita Kelley
Sales Assistant
(205) 214-9214

Elyse Clay
Sales Assistant
(205) 214-9228

Tourism Staff

Meet our professional and courteous tourism staff. They are available to assist you in planning your group tour to Birmingham. Don’t forget to inquire about our renowned Birmingham “Send-Off,” a service we provide to overnight tour groups. If you are planning a reunion or wedding, the staff is also available to assist you in the selection of your hotel and make numerous suggestions to help you save time and money.

Sara Hamlin
Vice President- Tourism
(205) 214-9205

Tara Walton
Director of Tourism
(205) 214-9206

Sharon Brown
Tourism Sales Manager
(205) 214-9230

Cynthia McHeard McIntosh
Tourism Sales Manager
(205) 214-9232

Marketing and Communications Staff

The Marketing and Communications Division promotes media coverage for the Greater Birmingham area through media tours, news releases and a vast array of publications including meeting and travel planners guides, annual and quarterly event calendars and ongoing development of the website. The department also oversees the creation, production and placement of advertising as well as an extensive visual library.

Dilcy Hilley
Vice President- Marketing
(205) 214-9229

Vickie Ashford
Director of Travel Media
(205) 214-9213

Jim Windsor
Director of Web Marketing
(205) 214-9207

Karen Rhodes
Director of Special Projects
(205) 214-9218