Meet Our Team:
Sally Gardiner, Director of Convention Sales
Sally has been with the Daytona Beach Area CVB since October 1990. Prior to working at the CVB, she has a background in hotel sales and convention services. She is familiar with all M & C market segments and works closely with the staff to increase the number of meetings and conventions coming to Daytona Beach .Sally is a board member and an active member of RCMA (Religious Conference Management Association).
Tara Hamburger, Sales Manager
Tara has been with the Daytona Beach Area CVB since August 2007 and enjoys bringing planners to the area to showcase all that Daytona Beach has to offer. Prior to working at the CVB she was with HelmsBriscoe.Tara is an active member of FSAE (Florida Society of Association Executives) TSAE (Tallahassee Society of Association Executives) and ACME (Association of Convention Meetings Executives)
Market Segments:
National and Florida Associations and Corporate
Linda McMahon, Sales Manager
Linda has been with the Daytona Beach Area CVB since January 2008. Prior to coming to the CVB, Linda worked with Burdines Community Affairs Department and Promotional Marketing, Inc. and enjoyed coordinating events at the Ocean Center in the early 1980's; she also worked with World Travel Partners.Linda is an active member of MPI (Meeting Planners International) and SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Professional).
Market segments:
Medical / Healthcare, Social, Military, and Fraternal
Jennifer Kaniaris, Convention Services Manager
Jennifer has been with the Daytona Beach Area CVB since May 2001. She was the CVB receptionist before being promoted to Convention Services Manager.
Jennifer is a true native Floridian, having lived in Daytona Beach her whole life. Jennifer works closely with planners as soon as they decide on having Daytona Beach host their meeting/ conventions. From providing brochures and area information, to assisting with attendee registration, Jennifer is always available to the planner and their needs. Jennifer is an active member of ACOM (Association of Convention Operations Management)
