Brenda Petersen Wharry

Brenda Petersen Wharry serves as the Associate Director of Convention Services at Houston First Corporation since December 2011, where responsibilities include supervising logistics for various events and promoting facilities to secure repeat bookings. Prior roles include Senior Event Manager at Houston First Corporation, the City of Houston, and the Orange County Convention Center, focusing on event coordination for major conventions and public events. Brenda began their career at The Walt Disney Company, developing operational and training skills. Educational achievements include participation in the IAEE CEM Program and IAVM Venue Management School, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.