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Meet the Team

The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Convention Sales team serves as an invaluable partner for meeting and event planners, offering a full spectrum of expert services. Their deep understanding of the destination allows them to provide tailored assistance, from identifying the perfect venue for your group’s specific needs, whether it’s a beachfront resort or our state-of-the-art Virginia Beach Convention Center, to seamlessly navigating complex logistics. With their extensive experience, they ensure every detail, from room blocks and transportation to audiovisual requirements, is meticulously handled, saving planners time and effort.

Beyond logistics, the CVB team’s intimate knowledge of the vibrant attractions, diverse dining scene and unique outdoor spaces throughout Virginia Beach enables them to craft exceptional attendee experiences. They can recommend and coordinate engaging team-building activities, memorable off-site events and opportunities for attendees to explore the destination’s scenic wonders. This comprehensive support, coupled with dedication to providing personalized service, ensures that every meeting or event held in Virginia Beach is not only successful, but also truly unforgettable.

Let the experts at the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) be your dedicated partners in crafting an unforgettable meeting or event. Their unparalleled knowledge of the destination’s premier Convention Center facilities, unique meeting and event venues and captivating attractions, combined with comprehensive support in planning, logistics and attendance building, ensures a highly successful and seamless experience for both planners and participants.

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Anissa L. Ladd, CASE, DES

Vice President of Sales and Services, CASE, DES

Anissa leads the team responsible for showcasing Virginia Beach as a premier meeting destination.

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Sally Noona, CMP

Director of Convention Sales

Works closely with event planners, industry partners and local stakeholders to create successful meetings and conventions.

Jamie Rawls, CMP

Convention Sales Manager

Responsible for all Virginia state associations, educational accounts and associations headquartered in the Southeast territory.

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Dee Mittman

Convention Sales Manager

Handles all multi-cultural associations and corporate accounts nationwide as well as all associations headquartered in the Midwest territory.

Amy M. Overstreet

Convention Sales Manager

Responsible for all government accounts and associations headquartered in the DC/Northeast territory.

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Scott Warren, CMP, TMP

Convention Sales Manager

Oversees social, military reunion, religious, fraternal and hobby organizations and associations nationwide as well as associations headquartered in the Western territory.

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