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Visit Houston’s Services department is ready to help you plan and execute a memorable meeting and event. Our team’s unrivaled level of industry experience, creativity, and can-do attitude will help streamline the planning process and transform your event into a record-setting success.

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Meet the Services Team

Client Services Staff

Visit Houston’s Client Services department is ready to help you plan and execute a memorable meeting and event. Our team’s unrivaled level of industry experience, creativity, and can-do attitude will help streamline the planning process and transform your event into a record-setting success.

Brian Stonesifer, CMP

Director of Client Services

Phone: 713-853-8330
Email: bstonesifer@visithouston.com

Natalie Young, CMP

Associate Director of Client Services

Phone: 713-853-8955
Email: nyoung@visithouston.com

DeShawn Fitzpatrick, CMP

Senior Client Services Manager

Phone: 713-853-8925
Email: dfitzpatrick@visithouston.com

Karen Villagomez

National Account Executive

Phone: 512-263-23804
Email: kvillagomez@visithouston.com

Elvia Amaro

Manager, Housing and Client Services

Phone: 713-853-8973
Email: eamaro@visithouston.com

Event Services

Paul Casso

Vice President Event Services

Phone: 713-853-8275
Email: paul.casso@houstonfirst.com

Amanda Giles

Sr. Manager, Event Services

Phone: 713-853-8327
Email: amanda.giles@houstonfirst.com

Krista Pede

Manager, Event Services

Phone: 713-853-8335
Email: krista.pede@houstonfirst.com

Ashley Sepulveda

Manager, Event Services

Phone: 713-853-8929
Email: ashley.sepulveda@houstonfirst.com

Visitor Information Services Staff

Norma Ponce

Tourism Coordinator

Phone: 713-853-8912
Email: nponce@visithouston.com

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