Allison Cooksley

Allison Cooksley is an experienced professional in the hospitality and tourism industries, currently serving as the Director of Membership & DTC at Messina Hof Winery and Resort since December 2017. Prior to this role, Cooksley held the position of National Sales Manager at The San Luis Resort Properties from July 2013 to December 2017, and worked as the Leisure and Destination Development Manager at the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau from January 2010 to February 2013. Earlier career highlights include serving as the State Association Sales Manager at Radisson Hotel & Suites - Town Lake in 2008-2009 and as an Executive Meetings Manager at the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau from January 2004 to May 2007. Cooksley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Communications from Stephen F. Austin State University after attending Southwest Texas State University.