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People Making News Barnhart Is American Moving & Storage Association’s Director of Conferences Jaime Barnhart has been named the new director of conferences for the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA), where she will be charged with growing and handling the logistics for AMSA’s Annual Education Conference & Expo, as well as supporting the association’s annual National Safety Conference and its recurring regional training events. “I look forward to working with AMSA staff and its members to create a ‘one-of-a-kind’ conference experience in Dallas, and being part of the team to take our conferences and meetings to the next level,” said Barnhart. (The organization will hold its 2009 annual conference in Dallas Feb. 8-11 at the Hyatt Regency at Reunion.) Most recently, Barnhart managed an annual meeting of 1,200 attendees and 100 exhibitors for the Employee Assistance Professionals Association Inc. In a previous position, she planned government meetings, so she is familiar with the rules and regulations for federal travel—an asset as the Dallas conference will again be held in conjunction with the General Services Administration’s Household Goods Forum. She has worked as a program consultant for a speaker bureau, a manager for a wine retailer, and founded a charity golf tournament in 2002. Barnhart graduated from the University of South Carolina, is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), and is very active in the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International, where she currently serves as the board director for professional development. McLaughlin will assist other HelmsBriscoe associates with sales initiatives, business planning, and client retention efforts. Most recently, she was with Maritz Travel Company as the senior director of industry relations and sourcing. In this position, McLaughlin created supplier marketing packages, negotiated chain level marketing agreements, and successfully implemented business process and sourcing technology tools. Other roles with Maritz included serving as director of industry relations and strategy, director of strategic sourcing, and director of industry relations. During her time with McGettigan Partners, which was subsequently acquired by Maritz, she served as the director of industry relations, corporate events, and communications, along with other management positions. “We are pleased to add such a high-caliber executive to our HelmsBriscoe leadership team,” said founder and CEO Roger Helms. “Judi is a perfect example of our commitment to hiring experienced hospitality and sales executives to grow our expanding network of associates. Her expertise in the corporate and association markets will be invaluable to ensuring that meeting planners receive the highest possible return on their meetings investment.” been one of the most outspoken advocates for a unified Caribbean, as evidenced by his push for the creation of CTDC itself. He has been instrumental in advancing the Caribbean as a brand and increasing awareness of our region. It is no secret that he is one of the most highly regarded assets we’ve had in promoting this region, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with him in his new role.” Arley Sobers, was expected to serve as the CTO’s interim director of research and information management, unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 18. John McClure Named Anaheim/Orange County Convention Bureau’s Associate Vice President of Convention Sales The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau recently promoted John McClure to the new position of associate vice president of convention sales. McClure had held the position of convention sales director since he joined the bureau in 1989. As associate vice president of convention sales, McClure will continue to be responsible for booking large national association conventions for the Anaheim/Orange County region. Additionally, he will assist the vice president of sales in the development of new accounts, as well as sales strategies for the convention sales team. “John has worked diligently in convention sales during his 19 years at the bureau. He is known for his relentless pursuit of conventions and trade shows for Anaheim,” stated Charles Ahlers, president of the AOCVCB. “He has received numerous accolades from our customers and hotel partners for his sales ability and customer acumen. His performance over the years has been a credit to the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau,” Ahlers added. Vanderpool-Wallace Steps Down From Caribbean Tourism But Steps Up To Bahamas as its Tourism Leader In July, Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace stepped down from his positions as secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and co-CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Development Company (CTDC) to become minister of tourism and aviation for the Bahamas. Allen Chastanet, chairman of the CTO and co-chairman of the CTDC, hailed Vanderpool-Wallace for the significant contributions he made during his tenure with both organizations. “Vincent is, quite simply, one of the strongest, most visionary leaders in the Caribbean,” said Chastanet. “He has McLaughlin to Manage New York for Association Mgmt. Firm HelmsBriscoe In June, Judi McLaughlin, CMP, joined the corporate leadership team of HelsmBriscoe as managing director for the greater New York area. 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