Jo Ann Hoffman

Jo Ann Hoffman, whose career began in 1969 in the hotel industry, brings an impressive expertise in association management, golf tournament management, site selection and event management. Her association career began in 1976 at the American College of Cardiology. She has also worked for the American Association of Blood Banks and Experient, holding numerous positions and titles at these organizations.

Jo Ann has volunteered her time and talents to many organizations. She is a Past President of the Professional Convention Management Association and served on the Board of Directors for eight years and the PCMA Education Foundation Board of Directors for four years. Her years of volunteer work with PCMA have included committee chair, author, speaker and Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair. Jo Ann has been a member of ASAE and GWSAE. Jo Ann developed and produced the “Women’s Golf Experience” for GWSAE. This program was established to guide women into the game of golf and to educate attendees on how it can be a wonderful business and career asset. Jo Ann also served as a member of the Auction Committee for ASAE.

Jo Ann was instrumental in the founding and organizing of The Meeting Industry Ladies Organization, LTD (MILO). She was also a member of the Golden Links Advisory Board for Corporate Meetings and Incentive Magazine. She recently served as a member of the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. As speaker and author, Jo Ann has established a presence not only in the Meeting and Hospitality Industry but has also worked on various projects with the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), the LPGA, USGA, National Association of Golf Tournament Directors and various members of the PGA.

July 2000, Meeting News selected Jo Ann as one of the "25 Most Influential People in The Meeting Industry". She has been the cover story for Corporate Meetings & Incentives Magazine, Meeting Professionals International Magazine and Association Management Magazine.