Brian Atchison

Brian Atchison has a extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Their most recent role was as the Vice President of Business Development, Convention Sales at New Orleans & Company, starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Group Sales at Hilton New Orleans Riverside from November 2021 to May 2023. From April 2014 to November 2021, Brian was the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin New Orleans. Brian also held various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., including Assistant Director of Sales from December 2011 to April 2014 and Senior Sales Manager from March 2004 to December 2011.

Brian Atchison is a professional with a diverse education background. Brian obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration with a focus on Marketing from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. In 2020, they enrolled at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and completed a Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing, specializing in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.

In addition to their academic achievements, Brian has obtained various certifications related to marketing and digital media. Brian earned a Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing from Kellogg Executive Education in March 2021. Brian also received a Content Marketing Certification and became Social Media Certified from HubSpot Academy in January 2021. Moreover, Brian obtained a Google Ads Search Certification from Google Ads in January 2021, further enhancing their digital marketing credentials.