“We have been so fortunate to work with Southwest Host Services. As coaches, it seems we have endless responsibilities. At least there is one area in which we can relax, take a breath, and know it is under control – hotel accommodations. When we forward our schedule, we know our hotel arrangements are in good hands." Sarah Dawson, Shelli Manson, Amber Miles |
After sixteen years in hotel management, I turned my back on the industry to become an entrepreneur. In 1991, I joined another individual to form the company which many of you may remember as Host Team. This partnership was dissolved in 1998, and Southwest Host Services was formed.
In 2002, Lisa Dixon and I collaborated to form an excellent partnership that continues to this day. Along the way, we’ve found other talented women who have the desire and discipline to become a part of Southwest Host Services and serve the athletic market.
I live in Scottsdale, Arizona with Steven Lester, who is an attorney, and five cats: Lady Grey, Roxanna, Braveheart, Tiki and Delilah. I enjoy cooking, the arts, music and world travel.
My career path turned after many years in sales. Most of my sales career was dedicated to the hotel industry, with the last years focused on athletic team accommodations. During that time I discovered how much I enjoy the personal interactions within this market. I also discovered that my sense of responsibility and attention to detail were truly appreciated. I met many great coaches and their support staff, as well as Linda Hitchins of Southwest Host Services.
After working together in a hotel/client relationship, Linda and I decided to become business partners. We realized our individual strengths complement each other’s, and we shared the goal of developing Southwest Host Services into the company that it has become. A result of this is a creative working relationship and a job that I love.
I live in Colorado where I can be near the mountains. I enjoy hiking, my road bike and cross country skiing. My husband Jason and I have two children: Grace attends college studying architecture and Ben is in pharmacy school. My cat Beulah is my personal office assistant.
I was born in Arizona and raised in West Virginia. I have a huge Italian family – never a dull moment! I moved back to Arizona in 1997, and worked for two years with the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was lots of fun, and I really learned a lot.
In 1999, I went to work for Southwest Host Services and I’ve never looked back. I can honestly say I love my job. I live for a challenge so recruiting is the perfect fit for me. The coaches I work with are great and I adore each and every one of them.
I live now in West Virginia my Prince Charming – my husband, Dave. We have two beautiful daughters, Jenna and Kaylee and a handful of pets which we affectionately refer to as our “animal kingdom.”
I began working in the service industry at age 17 to make extra money while I was in high school. After a short time, I knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Over the years, I’ve owned my own restaurant and worked in a variety of hotels in both operations and sales.
After ten years in the hotel industry, the opportunity came to join Southwest Host Services and concentrate on my favorite market segment – sports teams. I’ve now been with Southwest Host Services for almost seven years, and this job is like a comfortable shoe I never want to take off.
I’ve been with Southwest Host Services for nearly six years and thoroughly enjoy the working relationship I have with my clients, assisting them with their hotel needs.
Before joining Southwest Host Services, I worked in the hotel industry as a sales manager, and as a meeting planner for the Rain Bird Corporation Training Division.
I am married with two grown children, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. My husband, Jim and I recently relocated to North Carolina to be near family and friends.
After graduating from Louisiana Tech University, I went into the medical field and was a Nursing Facility Administrator for fourteen years. I co-owned a Yamaha Dealership, a lawn care business and then started in hotel sales, where I built a relationship with Southwest Host Services. I joined with them three years ago when the opportunity presented itself.
I live in Ruston, Louisiana with my handsome husband, Mike, my darling daughter, Kelsey, and smart son, Zach. I am active in my community and my church. I love life and try to live each day to the fullest.
I have an eleven-year background in the hospitality industry, and first encountered Southwest Host Services as a Director of Sales for an AmeriSuites in 1998. I am a true believer in Southwest Host Services and the benefits they offer to sports teams.
I met my husband (a college football coach) when his team was booked into my hotel in 2001, and have now been married over five years. I began working with Southwest Host Services in August of 2007 after our daughter was born. We currently reside in Oregon.
Prior to joining Southwest Host Services in August 2008, I spent eight years in hotel sales in New Orleans and California. I was raised in California, and lived eight years in Texas.
I live in Louisiana with my husband and have two daughters, one in college, and one in her senior year in High School. I enjoy playing the piano for my church and watching all kinds of sporting events.