Samantha Mataragas

Samantha Mataragas is an accomplished professional in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in sales and account management. Currently serving as Sourcing Manager II at Maritz since March 2024, Samantha previously held the position of National Sales Manager at Choose Chicago, where expertise included managing Midwest corporate and association market sales. Experience includes roles as Account Executive focusing on corporate markets, Business Travel Sales Manager at Autograph Collection with notable achievements of exceeding sales goals, Group Sales Manager at Hyatt Centric with significant revenue growth, and SMERFE and Corporate Sales Manager at Renaissance Hotels. Samantha holds a Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate from Florida Atlantic University, complementing educational background from Eastern Illinois University.