Meet the PCVB

Freedom not to sweat the small stuff. That’s our job.

No matter how small or large your meeting, tradeshow, or events, your PCVB contact is a great liaison to the entire Philadelphia region. From your first planning meeting until your last guest waves goodbye, you can count on the award-winning staff at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB). We’ll connect you to our network of experts, coordinate hotel leads, facilitate site inspections, put you in contact with suppliers, entertainment agencies, and more.

We’re here to offer the personal attention you need to make your job easier!

Here's How We Can Help You:

Use Our Digital Services Kit

Our award-winning Convention Services Department has created an online Digital Services Kit (DSK) to assist you in your planning. From City Logistics, Attendance Promotions, Suppliers, and more - find it in our online DSK!

CONVENTION SALES & SERVICES STAFF

Sales
Jack Ferguson Executive Vice President 215-636-3310 fax: 267-479-6310 jackf@pcvb.org
Pat Kraft Hilpl Vice President, Convention Sales 215-636-3305 fax: 267-479-6305 patkh@pcvb.org	Yolanda Bullock-Cooper Vice President, Short-term & Multicultural Sales 215-636-4401 fax: 267-479-6383 yolandabc@pcvb.org
Debra Bacigaluppi Convention Sales Coordinator 215-636-3306 fax: 267-479-6306 debrab@pcvb.org	Darnell Belford National Sales Manager 215-636-3308 fax: 267-479-6308 darnellb@pcvb.org
Nicole Bertrand National Sales Manager - Northeast Region 215-636-3323 fax: 267-479-6323 nicoleb@pcvb.org	Julie Brion Director of Sales 215-636-3328 fax: 267-479-6328 julieb@pcvb.org
Nell Chadwick Regional Director of Sales 703-533-5500 fax: 267-479-6339 nellc@pcvb.or	Mitchell Eaton Director of Sales, Midwest - Chicago Office 312-379-1776 fax: 267-479-6338 mitchell@pcvb.org
Maria Grasso Director of Sales 215-636-3329 fax: 267-479-6329 mariag@pcvb.org	Marion Joy National Sales Manager - Midwest & West Coast 215-636-3318 fax: 267-479-6318 marionj@pcvb.org
Eva Misher Administrative Assistant, Sales 215-636-3348 fax: 267-479-6348 evam@pcvb.org	Sue Pine Association Management Companies - National Accounts 215-636-4454 fax: 267-479-6354 suzannep@pcvb.org
Kevin Richards National Director of Trade Shows 203-380-1923 fax: 267-479-6363 kevinr@pcvb.org	Marissa Taffer Administrative Assistant, Sales 215-636-3311 fax: 267-479-6311 marissat@pcvb.org
Gail Tuoni Executive Assistant to Executive VP Convention Division 215-636-3304 fax: 267-479-6304 gailt@pcvb.org	Conchevia Washington National Sales Manager - Northeast 215-636-4405 fax: 267-479-6387 concheviaw@pcvb.org
Services
Philomena Petro, CMP Vice President, Convention Services 215-636-3307 fax: 267-479-6307 philomenap@pcvb.org	Mariya Brewer Senior Convention Services Manager 215-636-3345 fax: 267-479-6345 mariyab@pcvb.org
Janet Gunter Convention Services Coordinator 215-636-4402 fax: 267-479-6384 janetg@pcvb.org	Marjorie Cottrell Convention Services Coordinator 215-636-3309 fax: 267-479-6309 marjoriec@pcvb.org
Arlene Iannacone, CMP Senior Convention Services Manager 215-636-3414 fax: 267-479-6370 arlenei@pcvb.org	Janice Telstar , CMP Assistant Director of Convention Services 215-636-4450 fax: 267-479-6350 janicet@pcvb.org