Lance Simmons

Lance Simmons has over a decade of diverse experience in client consulting, purchasing, market research, and education. Currently serving as the Director of Client Discovery & Consulting Services at Avendra International since January 2018, Lance previously held management roles in client consulting and purchasing at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and SmartRevenue Inc., where responsibilities included conducting market research and overseeing procurement processes. Earlier career experiences include positions at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Restaurant Eve, as well as teaching English at various educational institutions. Lance holds a Certificate in Culinary Arts from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies from Colorado State University.