Emily Vandevender Young

Emily Vandevender Young has over 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in catering and event sales management. Emily is currently working as a Regional Sales Manager for Tripleseat, a position they started in March 2021. Prior to that, Emily served as the Group Director of Event Sales for BOKA Restaurant Group and hotels from January 2020 to March 2021. Emily also held the position of Director of Catering for the same company from October 2018 to June 2020.

Emily's career includes roles at renowned establishments such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where they worked as a Catering Sales Manager from November 2015 to November 2018. Before that, they were a Senior Wedding/Social Catering Sales Manager at Bon Appétit Management Company from March 2012 to October 2015.

Emily began their career at Jewell Events Catering as a Wedding Catering Sales Manager from November 2008 to April 2012. Emily also worked as a Banquets Coordinator at Bon Appétit Management Company from June 2007 to November 2008. Throughout their career, Emily has demonstrated expertise in sales, event planning, and management within the hospitality industry.

Emily Vandevender Young attended Illinois College from 2003 to 2007. During their time at the college, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.