Experience Grand Rapids
Jessica Sobie Henderhan currently serves as the National Sales Manager at Experience Grand Rapids, a position held since September 2022. Prior to this role, Jessica was the Private Events Coordinator at Reserve Wine & Food from August 2021 to October 2022, and held the position of Catering Sales Manager at Delta Hotels by Marriott from August 2019 to September 2020. Jessica's experience also includes roles as Sales Coordinator and Sales Assistant at Amway Grand Plaza, along with positions in restaurant management and service, including server and kitchen management roles at various establishments. An alumnus of the Sechia Institute for Culinary Education, Jessica holds an Associate of Arts degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management, complemented by a culinary-focused education from Kent Career Technical Center and Kenowa Hills.
Experience Grand Rapids
MISSION: Creating an exceptional community by sharing Grand Rapids with the world. What does that really mean? It means that we inspire tourism and conventions through short-term promotions, long-term marketing and sales strategies, and a focus on community developments that will impact the visitor experience. WHAT ARE WE: Experience Grand Rapids is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Grand Rapids/Kent County, Michigan. We are the only community resource devoted to marketing the destination by raising visitor awareness of the region’s brand characteristics of craft beer, music, family fun, outdoor recreation, art and culture and food. We care deeply about the impression we make on the people who come here. And we are constantly innovating new and creative ways to make the Grand Rapids experience even better.