Greater Lansing Michigan
MP - Planning Partner

Your Planning Partner

Need help with attendance building or finding the perfect unique venue for your next event? Don't stress. When you work with the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, you have a built-in planning partner! That's right. You'll soon find out, we care as much about hosting a perfect event as you do.

The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau's Destination Sales Team is made up of a group of talented and dedicated individuals focused on helping you find the perfect location for your meeting. Whether it's a unique need or a tough-to-please market, we've got someone ready to help you. 

So, take a minute and get to know our Sales Team, and then download our handy Planning Checklists to keep you right on track for your next great event in Greater Lansing!  

Meet the Sales Team


David Buckenberger, CMP, CMS, CTA

David Buckenberger, CMP, CMS, CTA

Vice President of Business Development Phone: 517-377-1409
Lisa Dalton, CTA

Lisa Dalton, CTA

Sales Manager

Market Segments:
Corporate
Fraternal
Regional & National Association,
Education
Hobbies & Clubs

Phone: 517-377-1434 Alt. Phone: 866-303-1434
Mary Chris Hotchkiss, CTA

Mary Chris Hotchkiss, CTA

Sales Manager

Market Segment:
State Association
CTA

Phone: 517-377-1414
Heather Kim, CTA

Heather Kim, CTA

Sales Manager

Market Segment:
Faith-Based
Military
Reunions & Social

Phone: 517-377-1401
Amanda Toy, CTA

Amanda Toy, CTA

Sales Manager

Market Segment:
State Association
Government

Phone: 517-377-1405
Beth Hoschner, CTA

Beth Hoschner, CTA

Sales Coordinator Phone: 517-377-1427