Tom Michalisko, CMP

Tom Michalisko, CMP has a solid background in sales and account management in the events and hospitality industry. Tom currently holds the position of Convention Sales Director Mid-Atlantic Region at Visit Anaheim. Prior to this, they worked as an Account Manager, Business Development and Corporate Engagement at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), where they successfully managed and grew relationships with external partners.

Tom also has experience as a Strategic Account Director at Maritz Global Events, where they excelled in building and strengthening client relationships. As the Director of National Accounts at Visit Phoenix, they directed event planning and forged strong business relationships with mid-Atlantic clients.

Before that, Tom served as an Association Strategic Account Manager at Experient, where they provided customer service leadership to client accounts and oversaw the delivery of meeting management services. Tom has also held sales manager positions at Omni Shoreham Hotel and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Throughout their career, they have consistently demonstrated skills in building rapport, addressing concerns, and mentoring staff.

Tom Michalisko, CMP received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with a minor in Music from Ball State University, where they studied from 1982 to 1986. Tom then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Service and Hotel Management from North Carolina Wesleyan University, from 1985 to 1987. In 2002, they obtained the certification of Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) from the Events Industry Council. No further information regarding their education history is provided.