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Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

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  • About me

    President & CEO at Meet Chicago Northwest

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

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      BA Psychology and Philosophy

      Activities and Societies: Double major in Philosophy and Psychology with an emphasis on organizational behavior, motivation, social conflict and resolution, and research methods.

  • Experience

    • The Bismarck Hotel now The Allegro Hotel

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1994
      Sales Manager

    • The Whitehall Hotel

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
      Sales Manager

    • The Drake Hotel, Hilton Worldwide

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
      National Sales Manager

    • Fairmont Hotels and Resorts

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Sales Manager

    • HelmsBriscoe

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2002
      Manager, Global Accounts

    • Meet Chicago Northwest

      Dec 2010 - now

      • President & CEO

        Jun 2021 - now

      • Director of Sales

        Aug 2014 - Jun 2021

      • Senior Account Executive

        Dec 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME)

      Destinations International

    • Certified Meeting Professional

      Convention Industry Council

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Heather Larson, CDME, CMP
      Regional Spirit Award, Entrepreneurial Excellence Innovation DuPage and The Daily Herald Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Heather Larson, CDME, CMP
      MPI Chicago Area Chapter Leader of the Year Nominee 2015 MPI Chicago Area Chapter Jun 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lifetime Member

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Hospitality Advisory Board Chairman

      Issued by Harper College on Aug 2024
      Harper CollegeAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Illinois Destinations Association on Jul 2024
      Illinois Destinations AssociationAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Arlington Economic Alliance

      Issued by Village of Arlington Heights on Nov 2021
      Village of Arlington HeightsAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Schaumburg Business Development Commission

      Issued by Village of Schaumburg on Jun 2021
      Village of SchaumburgAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by Schaumburg Business Association on Jan 2021
      Schaumburg Business AssociationAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Rolling Meadows Economic Development Commission

      Issued by City of Rolling Meadows on Jan 2022
      City of Rolling MeadowsAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Board of Directors Midwestern Chapter

      Issued by International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) on Jan 2017
      International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)Associated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Board of Directors Chicago Area Chapter

      Issued by Meeting Professionals International on Jan 2014
      Meeting Professionals InternationalAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP

    • Board of Directors Chicago Chapter

      Issued by HSMAI on Jan 1997
      HSMAIAssociated with Heather Larson, CDME, CMP