Edmunds serves as the Vice President of Meeting & Incentive Sales for AIC. He received a B.A. in Communications from Chapman University and then earned a Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of San Diego.

The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives awarded the 2011 Kevin Forde Spirit Award to Kevin in recognition of his leadership in the SITE community, particularly for his role in the SITE Young Leaders Program. As the 2011 program chair he was instrumental in bringing professionals together from more than 20 countries for education and networking at the Site Academy for Young Leaders, held in Cancun, Mexico. Prior to joining the Hard Rock All Inclusive Collection, Edmunds represented Palace Resorts as the West Coast Regional Director.

Prior to joining the Hard Rock Hotels - All Inclusive Collection, McCain opened the Krisam Group & Global Events Partners office in Dallas where she worked for most of her career. She also worked with the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Parker House Hotel in Boston, and the Omni Norfolk Hotel in Norfolk, VA. Pat is a longtime member of Meeting Professionals International and was recognized with the distinguished Dallas-Forth Worth Chapter Supplier of the Year award in 1996. In addition, she was the first recipient of the Colleen Richenbacher Leadership Award, given to her by MPI in 2000.

Mr. Elorza uses his 20-year experience in association congresses, meetings, exhibits, corporate seminars and incentive programs to match an organization’s goals with the most suitable venue. Before joining Hard Rock Hotels - All Inclusive Collection, he held sales positions with Palace Resorts, the Posadas Group - operating the Fiesta Americana brand - and the Mexican Tourism Council. Mr. Elorza is a member of various industry associations, resource preservation and humanitarian aid organizations and a Board member of the Philadelphia PCMA Chapter.

Scudieri serves as a seasoned veteran, bringing more than eight years of experience in business administration and sales. Credited with combining superior customer service, business development and sales expertise, Scudieri has been recognized for delivering substantial revenue growth in numerous companies of employment. Following graduation from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Scudieri held various titles before he was named The All Inclusive Collection’s Northeast Director of Sales. In his first position, Scudieri worked as an account executive for Bank of America Home Loans where he was responsible for gaining new customers and processing new customer loans once sales were originated. Scudieri had also worked for Goodoo USA where he was directly responsible for marketing, advertising and launching a new brand in the fashion footwear industry. Serving as an Operations Assistant for Ashby Fuel Corporation, Scudieri worked alongside both the Vice President and CEO eventually becoming the lead account executive charged with management of existing customers and new sales.

For the last 17 years Kathy Botero Frantz, CMP has assisted customers planning a convention, meeting or incentive program select the perfect destination, hotel location and execute a perfect event.  Prior to joining Hard Rock Hotels - All Inclusive Collection, she held sales positions with Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.  She brings expertise in meeting and incentive logistics, hotel operations, destination knowledge, customer service and strategic account management.

Botero Frantz has a Bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration and International Business Operations from Florida State University. She is a Certified Meeting Professional, and is fluent in Spanish and English.  She is active with Site Southeast USA and MPI and is looking forward to presenting Hard Rock Hotels - All Inclusive Collection portfolio of resorts to the group meetings and incentives market located in the Southeast United States.

Ms. Dehn brings over 20 years of Meeting & Incentive experience to Hard Rock Hotels All Inclusive Collection. Her resume includes positions with BI Worldwide, Marriott International and Wyndham Hotel Group. She previously held the position of Global Sales Director with Melia Hotels International, representing over 350 hotels in 35 countries.

Ms. Dehn holds the title of CIS and recently served on the Site Minnesota Board of Directors as Vice President of Membership. She continues to actively participate in all SITE, MPI & PCMA events in the Midwest.

Her long standing industry relationships, experience on the buyer side of the business and her commitment to customer service makes her an outstanding partner with her clients. In her role with Hard Rock Hotel All Inclusive Collection, Ms. Dehn spearheads sales for the Group Meetings & Incentives Market located in the Midwest.

With over 17 years of sales and marketing experience in the Canadian travel industry, Gina Tsirmpas has successfully served in a number of progressive roles including agency branch manager, outside sales/business development manager and reservations/promotions manager.

Most recently, she was the National Groups & Incentives Manager, Canada for a leading Caribbean resort chain. In her capacity, she worked alongside meeting planners and travel agents alike to design creative, customized and cost-effective groups and incentive programs for their clients. Gina’s professionalism and tenacity for closing the deal resulted in year-over-year growth of the Canadian group business. During her tenure, she also introduced and maintained a travel industry blog to inform her clients about the resort chain’s latest developments, product updates and sales promotions.

Prior to joining the Hard Rock Hotels All-Inclusive Collection, Susan worked with Destination Hotels & Resorts for 12 years. After a successful career at The Inverness Hotel in Denver, Susan was promoted to DH&R's Director of National Sales in Southern California for the West coast market. She has been recognized over the years for her consistent success including CHLA (Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association).

Sales Person of the Year in 2007 and achieving top performers recognition for seven years within DH&R. Susan is actively involved with Site SoCal and Meeting Professionals International (MPI).