Marketing organization Explore St. Louis announces Judy Kent as its new National Sales Manager.
Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis’ $5.8 billion convention and tourism industry, and operator of the America’s Center Convention Complex.
In her new role, Kent will generate new business for the America’s Center convention complex, while ensuring success for established convention clients.
“We are excited about Judy joining our team,” said John Bettag, vice president of sales for Explore St. Louis. “She is a dynamic leader with extensive knowledge in tourism sales and marketing. We are confident that she will help us take Explore St. Louis to an even higher level.”
Prior to joining Explore St. Louis, Kent served as the director of sales and marketing for the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland. She also spent nine years with Experient, A Maritz Travel Company, as a strategic sales executive, association sales. Previously, she was the regional director of Midwest convention sales out of Chicago for Tourism Toronto.
Kent attended Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
