Professional Endorsements

Greg Greenawalt Professional Endorsements

“I have had the pleasure of working with Greg throughout the years with Hilton Hotels Corporation as well as serving on various hospitality associations together. Greg is an ultimate professional and hospitality marketer. He is very focused on the big picture and has always led the way to spearhead and support new marketing initiatives for the City of Charlotte. His hotel and hospitality knowledge and experience are extensive and I am pleased to offer this recommendation.” March 21, 2011 Joanie Kastl, General Manager, Doubletree Guest Suites Charlotte Southpark worked directly with Greg at Hilton Charlotte Center City, Charlotte, NC

“I've known and worked with Greg for a number of years, always with great respect for him and his work. Greg was always someone I could count on when we had clients in town to not only 'step up to the plate' with customer service, but truly go above and beyond each time. He is a confident, likeable and trustworthy colleague. I only hope that I'll have an opportunity to work with him again!” t Molly Hedrick, Senior Director, Communications, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

“Greg is one of the most talented, hardworking and technically savvy managers I have ever worked with. I had the privilege of working with Greg for a number of years when he was Director of Sales and Marketing for the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Greg is a very creative thinker to market and promote our hotel with various organizations throughout the city and region. His direct sales approach was extremely effective to push our group rooms and total occupancy to exceptional levels. It was a pleasure to work with Greg and would be delighted to do so again.” John Fleming, General Manager, Renaissance Nashville Hotel managed Greg at Renaissance Hotels

Greg Greenawalt Professional Endorsements

“I have had the good fortune of working with Greg the entire time he has been in Charlotte, but our business relationship extends as far back as the late 1980's and early '90's when we both worked the Chicago market. Greg is the proverbial Director of Sales and Marketing. He is absolutely passionate about bringing his product to market, elevating it above the competition, intuitively overcoming obstacles, whether perceived or real and has an intense discipline for following a game plan to fruition. He is an out-of-the-box type thinker and can turn difficult situations into workable solutions. He thrives on competition. I have always admired the intensity that Greg brings to the job. When he steps into the office in the morning, it is 'game on' until he decides to go home. Greg is also a 24/7 marketer. He learns from and garnishes ideas from everywhere he goes. He is not afraid to take risks and can certainly take direction and run with it. Greg has raised the 'thinking' bar in the city regarding how to measure profitable pieces of business to pursue. Since his intensity is part of his make-up, he can readily take and apply it to any job he pursues. Quite obviously I give Mr. Greenawalt a five star endorsement.” Bill Maguire, General Manager, Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina was with another company when working with Greg at Hilton Charlotte Center City, “"Greg Greenawalt has been a Hospitality sales executive in Charlotte for 8 years and has always been very involved in our community and looking for new ways to help sell the city for conventions and tourism . After some consultation with community leaders Greg took on the endeavor of designing, publishing and funding Destination Charlotte the book a new color photography book that captures the spirit of Charlotte and some of the surrounding Piedmont Region. Greg’s marketing and sales ability, entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to step out of the box has helped to make him a hospitality and destination sales leader. His new book does a excellent job of showcasing Charlotte and is successfully being used by many of us who sell Charlotte as a Destination." Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, HLM President & CEO Charlotte Regional Partnership”

“I have the personal and professional privilege to know Greg since 1985 when I was involved in the hiring process to have him join Stouffer Hotels and Resorts. The decision to hire Greg was a solid choice. Greg is the consummate professional. He brings a unique blend of skills and talents from strategist, creative director and trainer to a sales team and organization. Greg is driven and motivated to not only to "make the sale" but to develop others to be the best they can be in doing the same. I remember distinctly his solid organizational skills, "best practice "philosophy and his attention to detail. On a personal note I know that Greg has immense initiative and passion for projects he undertakes.” Joe Zion, Director of Marketing Stouffer Tower City Plaza Hotel - managed Greg at Stouffer Hotels

“"Destination: Charlotte the book", is a wonderful collection of photos that express both Greg love of Charlotte, along with the essence and vitality of the Queen City. I would highly recommend this book.” Mike Andrea, Publisher, Morris Visitor Publications

“Destination Charlotte is an outstanding publication that shows off the greater Charlotte region in a most colorful and attractive package. The text and the photos are incredibly bright and brilliant and offer newcomers and residents a clear picture of Charlotte and its people, its businesses, its parks and its quality of life. This book belongs on the coffee table of every company in this region. It should also be a great tool for attracting many meetings and conventions as well as people seeking a new start in a new town. I highly recommend it you.” 1st John Galles, Publisher, Greater Charlotte Biz Magazine

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