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 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, CDME, CMP, CTA Senior VP of Business Development
Dave works with all groups that come to Lansing.
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Kristy Doak, CMP, CTA Director of Sales for the Lansing Center
Kristy works with all market segments that utilize the Lansing Center for their meeting space. Learn More About Kristy
Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, State Accounts
Stephanie works with state associations and government markets. Learn More About Stephanie
Ariel Backus, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, National Accounts
Ariel works with national/regional associations, Michigan State University, and corporate markets. Learn More About Ariel
Elaine Unger, CTA, CMP Sales Manager of the Lansing Center
Brandie Putnam, CMP, CTA Senior Convention Services Manager
Brandie works with different market segments, including some of the biggest convention events in the community. Learn More About Brandie
Jenn Morden, CTA, CMP Convention Services & Events Manager
Dani Schneider, CTA Sales Manager
Draylon Young Sales Manager
Draylon specializes in working with the state associations that come to Lansing. Learn more about Draylon