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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 LansingTM 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 Team

Choose LansingTM 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

Dave works with all groups that come to Lansing.
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Kristy Doak

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

Phone

517-377-1429

Kristy works with all market segments that utilize the Lansing Center for their meeting space.
Learn More About Kristy

Stephanie Wohlfert

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

Phone

517-377-1434

Stephanie works with state associations and government markets.
Learn More About Stephanie

Ariel Backus

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

Phone

517-377-1405

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

Elaine Unger

Elaine Unger, CTA, CMP Sales Manager of the Lansing Center

Phone

517-377-1414

Learn more about Elaine

Brandie Putnam

Brandie Putnam, CMP, CTA Senior Convention Services Manager

Phone

517-377-1430

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

Jenn Morden

Jenn Morden, CTA, CMP Convention Services & Events Manager

Phone

517-377-1400

Learn more about Jenn

Dani Schneider

Dani Schneider, CTA Sales Manager

Phone

517.377.1426

Learn More About Dani

Draylon Young

Draylon Young Sales Manager

Phone

517-377-1433

Draylon specializes in working with the state associations that come to Lansing. Learn more about Draylon

Abby Feltzer

Abby Feltzer, CTA Sales & Services Coordinator

Phone

517-377-1401

Learn more about Abby.

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