Brian Atchison

Brian Atchison is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as Chief Sales Officer for Explore St. Louis since August 2025, Atchison previously held the role of Vice President of Business Development, Convention Sales at New Orleans & Company from May 2023 to August 2025. Atchison's career includes positions such as Director of Group Sales at Hilton New Orleans Riverside and Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin New Orleans, as well as an Assistant Director of Sales at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and Senior Sales Manager at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Brian Atchison holds a B.S. in Hospitality Administration with a focus on Marketing from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and a Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.