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Our unique blend of size, experience, and flexibility make us a strong organization. Cumulatively, our staff maintains over 70 years of meeting planning/logistics/coordination experience.
Director, Logistics and Client Services
Bachelors of Business Administration in Hotel/Restaurant Management, James Madison University
Prior to establishing Meeting Solutions, Inc., Melissa was employed by Stouffer Hotels and Resorts (and subsequently Renaissance Hotels and Resorts) for 6 years. While with Stouffer, Melissa held positions as a Management Trainee, Front Office Manager and Corporate Sales Manager.
Because of her background, experience, and knowledge of highly complex and innovative events, Melissa provides exceptional communication and leadership skills to all of her clients. She uses her expertise in visualizing the end goal and budget management as the link between logistical management and execution of every project she produces.
Melissa enjoys playing with her three children and when she isn't chasing them around, Melissa oversees the management of accounts including all project management, planning, logistics and marketing for MSI.
If you could be any animal what would you be?
A cat. I love the 9 lives thing.
What television character do you simply adore?
Dr. House - Sad but true.
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Cayman Islands 2008, it was a gift from Santa and our best family vacation ever. The second best ever trip we’ve taken is to Napa Valley.
What is the funniest prank played by you or on you?
I had a HUGE (15 foot) inflatable Mardi Gras man delivered to someone’s hotel room – along with a lot of food on a stick! The recipient – almost couldn’t get into his room due to the large man and of course the blower supporting it.
What is your astrological sign?
Cancer.
Executive Director, Sales and Business Development
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Minor in Tourism (Cum Laude), University of Wisconsin-Stout
Jennifer has 15 plus years of experience in hospitality service and sales. Jennifer holds a BA in Hotel and Sales Management with a minor in Tourism from the University of Wisconsin – Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Prior to joining MSI, she was hired by Stouffer Hotels and Resorts (and subsequently Renaissance Hotels and Resorts) and held positions as a Management Trainee, Front Office Manager for 7 years and held a position as their Senior Sales Manager for 6 years focusing on the Corporate and Association sales for the Northeast district. Jennifer also managed the sports market which included the baseball and football teams visiting the Baltimore area.
Presently Jennifer provides extensive event coordination services to national and international corporations and associations. She manages and is responsible for cultivating and establishing new business relationships for MSI. Jennifer works closely with and leverages the company's professional memberships. She has been active in MPI and PCMA and served on the Executive Board of the local Professional Convention Management Association chapter and is a Past President of the Chesapeake Chapter. Jenn taught meeting planning classes at Goucher College in Maryland for 2 semesters.
She enjoys playing softball and basketball in her free time and is on the local Towson woman’s league. One of Jenn’s accomplishments is running the Baltimore marathon. Now she runs on the relay team for the Baltimore Marathon. She likes traveling to fun places and exploring different destinations. Jennifer is married, has two children and resides in Towson, Maryland.
If you could be any animal what would you be?
A Tiger. The tiger is the emblem of the great aristocratic warriors famously known as the samurai. The tiger represents the virtue of courage. Tiger reminds us of the impossible, triumphs, and the beauty of freedom.
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands in 1999.
What is your astrological sign?
Aquarius.
Event Manager
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing, University of Baltimore
Kelly worked for three years in fundraising and event planning at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore. Currently, Kelly assists with all event registration, on-site support, pre and post-event procedures and oversees coordination for all associated event collateral. She also coordinates and oversees the day-to-day office operations.
In addition, Kelly loves Latin dancing and is a over-analyzer. Did she mention that she also hates hotel turn-down service?
What is your astrological sign?
Sagittarius
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Sister’s Wedding on Cruise to Caribbean – We had several Birthdays, Anniversaries & Reunited with friend in Puerto Rico – the Margaritas weren’t bad either!!
If you could be any animal what would you be?
Oprah’s Dog
Event Manager
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Pepperdine University
Before joining the MSI team, Colleen worked for The Boeing Company/ Boeing Airplane Services in Business Management, where business was dedicated to providing customer-focused service solutions for commercial airplanes. The wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing, offered a diverse portfolio of products and services, including spare parts sales, engineering services, maintenance, and commercial airplane conversions. Colleen worked in cooperation with teams in engineering, sales, and marketing; across sites from Long Beach to Wichita and Seattle to bring customers the ideas and proposals necessary to improve their business. The key to her position was customer service, and continually tracking, analyzing, and managing this using metrics. She also assisted in creating and maintaining the tools and databases used to manage the data.
After working on the commercial side of Boeing, she went on to work in business management on Boeing’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems contracts. Her main focus was to provide budget tracking, analysis, and forecasting the for the Minuteman and Peacekeeper contracts. Due to a military move Colleen had to leave the beautiful southern California coast for the east coast with her soldier husband. She spent the next few years in Information Technology marketing.
Colleen has enjoyed working for Meeting Solutions since 2004 and serves as a manager of our on-site registration team, which focuses on supplying the best possible on-site experience for attendees.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
My dog…he eats when he wants sleeps when he wants, and plays whenever he wants. He even has designer accessories. What a life!
What television character that you simply adore?
Judge Judy – you just don’t mess with her!
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Not exactly a vacation… Traveling throughout Mexico to study cultural anthropology. Traveling from Mexico City and down the Yucatan peninsula studying the indigenous people and ancient ruins.
What is the funniest prank played by you or on you?
I put shaving cream in my husband’s combat boots, and he ran out the front door to his car to go to work. It took him a few minutes to realize what I had done, and another few years before he realized it really was funny.
What is your astrological sign?
Aries
Manager, Client Services and Logistics
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management and Minor in Business Administration, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Prior to joining MSI, Christine enjoyed an 11 year career with Marriott Int’l. Inc. She began her career with the Baltimore Renaissance Hotel as a Manager Trainee. After a year, Christine moved to Philadelphia, where she held Sales and Event Management positions representing Hotels in the downtown, airport, and suburban areas. As an Event Manager for 3 years, Christine was responsible for planning and executing all avenues for the customer event needs to include menu planning, set up design, audio visual, transportation, off-site activities, and overnight accommodations. Through the next 7 years, in two different Senior Sales Manager positions, Christine was responsible for contract negotiations for clients in the Corporate and Social Markets, booking and planning events such as conferences, seminars, expos, galas, banquets, weddings, and bar/bat mitzvahs.
After relocating back to her hometown in Baltimore County, she joined the MSI team where she plays a role in orchestrating the many events of MSI’s clients. Christine’s focus is on various aspects of event planning from execution of concepts, budgeting, marketing, logistics, and vendor relations.
In her spare time, Christine enjoys spending time with her family, and taking road trips to visit friends and new places.
What television character do you simply adore?
Pauly D
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Backpacking through Europe – 9 Countries, 14 Cities, 21 Days
What is the funniest prank ever played on you?
When I was 9, my best friend was sleeping over for the first time. She was nervous because she had never slept away from home before. My older brother thought it would be funny to attach a string to a stuffed animal in my room, and when the lights were out, he pulled on the string from outside of the room, dragging the stuffed animal slowly across the floor…scaring the daylights out of both us. My BFF never slept over againL
Scorpio
Vice President, Operations and Finance
Bachelors of Business Administration in International Business, Economics Minor, James Madison University
Masters of Business Administration in International Finance (AGSIM), American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird)
Rick brings a unique skill set to Meeting Solutions. A founding partner with Melissa Greenhouse, Rick has overseen the successful growth of the company and keeps everyone focused on the big picture. A former banker, Rick oversees all the business and finance operations and especially enjoys engaging and working with our client’s critical business partners. Like all of Meeting Solution’s staff, Rick has travelled extensively supporting our client’s missions. His favorite business destinations include Seattle, Florida and even Argentina.
In his free time Rick enjoys spending time with his children, working on his Bertram fishing boat, and watching the Ravens. His eclectic musical tastes range from hip hop to one hit wonders from the 70s. His favorite motto, “The strength of a wolf is the pack” underscores his belief that Meeting Solutions' most valuable assets are its tremendous staff and their tireless dedication.
Director, Logistics and Client Services
Master of Science in Education, University of New Haven
Prior to joining MSI in 2002, Julie was a corporate meeting planner with Arthur Andersen. While there, she was responsible for handling, creating, coordinating and executing meetings in various locations.
Julie is MSI’s quintessential Jane-of-all-trades. She coordinates and executes the event proposals, budgets, planning, implementation, and follow up for MSI’s corporate clients and also cultivates our business relationships. Additionally, Julie spearheads all aspects and supervision of the event team and oversees all web and phone registration activity and customer service issues.
When she’s not at the office, Julie loves cooking for her three kids and enjoying a good bottle of red wine with her husband. He surprised her with a weekend excursion to the local Virginia wineries! She also loves to hike and attend live music shows of any and all genres.
If you could be any animal what would you be?
A cat.
What television character do you simply adore?
Not that into any particular TV show, but Tim Allen’s character in Home Improvement always makes me laugh!
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Easy – my 10th anniversary (surprise!) trip to Ireland!
What is the funniest prank played by you or on you?
Really can’t think of any!
What is your astrological sign?
Taurus.
Associate Manager, Logistics and Client Services
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Stetson University
Mattie started out in politics as a field organizer for the John Kerry campaign for President in 2004. She went on to be a Regional Director for the Martin O’Malley campaign for Governor in 2006. As Regional Director Mattie was in charge of all events and planning for her Region as well as all volunteer activities.
After the Governor was successfully elected she joined the MSI team where she handles all aspects of registration, on-site support, pre and post-event procedures and oversees creation and coordination for all associated event collateral.
On the weekends and in her spare time, Mattie loves to spend time with her 8 year old brother and exploring everything the Baltimore City neighborhoods have to offer.
What television character do you simply adore?
Barney from “How I met your Mother”
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
The summer I spent in Florence Italy!
What is the funniest prank played by you or on you?
I poured a bottle of extremely hot, hot sauce into a honey barbecue bottle at a family barbecue. It was hilarious watching everyone run for water!
What is your astrological sign?
Leo – I am a lioness
Event Manager
Bachelor of Science in Child Development, California State
Previously, Candi has worked within the sales department of Pac Tel, AirTouch, and Verizon Cellular up until 1996. After the birth of her first child, she transitioned into selling Pampered Chef and home schooling.
Candi has been working with MSI since 2005. She serves as a manager of our professional registration team. She helps design and implement a plan to handle on-site registration and management that reinforces and ensures a positive customer experience.
When she isn't traveling, Candi enjoys spending time with her family.
If you could be any animal what would you be?
If I could be any animal, it would be a cat. They come and go as they please, sleep whenever and wherever they want. I would love to be able to lay down, close my eyes and sleep peacefully wherever I am. I would still want real food, cat food is a bit foul.
What television character do you simply adore?
My Favorite TV character - Gidget! Love her!
Which is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Anytime we can get away to anywhere! Hawaii, Disneyworld, Lake Powell
Dual Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism Management, College of Charleston
Michelle is a recent college graduate who is enjoying her first job and learning all about life after college. At MSI Michelle handles day to day operations and assists will all aspects of the meeting planning process.
In her free time Michelle enjoy spending time with her dog, Paisley Elizabeth, attending sporting events, and eating.
What television character do you simply adore?
Cameron from Modern Family
What is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?
Any family vacation to the South Carolina shore is one for the books! There is nothing better than relaxing with family at the beach.
Aquarius