Contact the Experts

Congratulations! You've made a great choice in considering Greater Lansing for your event. Want some more good news? Now you get the help of our dedicated team, working much like a member of your own staff, dedicated to having your best event ever. Our fully-accredited Choose Lansing^® and Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) have a long history of outstanding service to visiting groups of all kinds. Reach out to get personalized planning support.

Meet the Choose Lansing^® Team

Choose Lansing^® is dedicated to helping your event go smoothly and making you aware of the many attractions and offerings of Michigan's Capital City. In other words, making your event a success is our business.

David Buckenberger

David Buckenberger, CDME, CMP, CTA Senior VP of Business Development

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dbuckenberger@lansing.org

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Dave works with all groups that come to Lansing.
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Stephanie Wohlfert

Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, State Accounts

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swohlfert@lansing.org

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Stephanie works with state associations and government markets.
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Elaine Unger

Elaine Unger, CTA Sales Manager of the Lansing Center

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eunger@lansing.org

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Jenn Morden

Jenn Morden, CTA, CMP Convention Services & Events Manager

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jmorden@lansing.org

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Jessica Wilk

Jessica Wilk, CTA Sales Manager

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jwilk@lansing.org

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Kristy Doak

Kristy Doak, CMP, CTA Director of Sales & Services for the Lansing Center

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kdoak@lansing.org

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Kristy works with all market segments that utilize the Lansing Center for their meeting space.
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Ariel Backus

Ariel Backus, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, National Accounts

Email

abackus@lansing.org

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Ariel works with national/regional associations, Michigan State University, and corporate markets. Learn More About Ariel

Brandie Putnam

Brandie Putnam, CMP, CTA Senior Convention Services Manager

Email

bputnam@lansing.org

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Brandie works with different market segments, including some of the biggest convention events in the community. Learn More About Brandie

Dani Johnson

Dani Johnson, CTA Sales Manager

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djohnson@lansing.org

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Abby Feltzer

Abby Feltzer, CTA Sales & Services Coordinator

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afeltzer@lansing.org

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