Connie Starnes

Connie Starnes has a strong background in sales and marketing in the hospitality industry.

- Connie is currently working as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. since April 2022.

- Previously, they worked as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Humanist Hospitality from April 2022 to October 2022.

- Connie also has experience as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Staybridge Suites - West Knoxville from December 2015 to May 2016. In this role, they highlighted the hotel's amenities, including extended stay accommodations, social nights, and breakfast buffet.

- Before that, they served as the Area Corporate Director of Sales at Dynamic Management Group from August 2015 to November 2015.

- From September 2014 to August 2015, they worked as the Director of Sales at Staybridge Suites Hotels, where they promoted the hotel's extended stay options and social events.

- Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing at LaQuinta Inns & Suites from December 2011 to December 2013.

- Connie started their career in the hospitality industry as a Sales Manager at Courtyard by Marriott from January 2008 to August 2009, where they focused on booking group business and improving the hotel's image.

Connie Starnes started their education at Trees Real Estate School, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. Later, from 1973 to 1975, they attended a school in Dayton, Ohio, where they studied Business Administration and Management. Finally, they completed their high school education at Meadowdale High School, earning a diploma.