VISIT Milwaukee
Shannon Richmond is a seasoned professional in event management with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as the Senior Event Experience Manager at VISIT Milwaukee since February 2023, Richmond previously held roles such as Senior Event Manager at F Street Hospitality, Account Representative at Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, and Catering & Event Manager at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Richmond's career highlights include managing premier events at Dynamic Events, acting as Director of Treasury for the National Association of Catering & Events, and owning a branding and design consulting business, You're Invited Too!. Additional experience includes project management at Bluchip Industrial Services, contributing to high-profile projects for major international clients. Shannon Richmond holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Carthage College.
VISIT Milwaukee
Our mission is to create economic growth and improve quality of life for our communities by branding, marketing, and selling Milwaukee as a must-experience destination. At VISIT Milwaukee, we work to increase the economic impact of tourism in the community. We are proud to say that the work we do matters. Each year, tourism supports over 50,000 full-time jobs and brings in over $5 billion to our community. Tourism is vital to the success and quality of life in our community