MEET THE SALES & DESTINATION SERVICES TEAM

Planning an event in Knoxville is easier with our dedicated Sales & Destination Services team. As your complimentary local partners, we connect you with the right venues, hotels, and resources to make your meeting, conference, or sporting event a standout success. We're here to be your insider connection, ensuring a streamlined process from start to finish.

Chad Culver
Chad Culver
Senior Director Sports Commission & Convention Sales

Culver is a Chattanooga native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from The University of Tennessee. He has over 22 years of experience in the sports industry in recruiting and managing events. Prior to Visit Knoxville, Culver was employed by Kingsport Convention and Visitors Bureau where he served as Director of Sports Marketing. Culver also served on staff with the University of Tennessee Athletics Department from 2001-2005.

Kelli Gibson
Kelli Gibson
Senior Director of Destination Services

Gibson began her stint at Visit Knoxville in 2007 as Director of Event Operations. A Greeneville, TN native, she graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Education, with a concentration in Sport Management and a Master’s of Science in Sport Administration. Prior to joining Visit Knoxville, Gibson served as the Assistant Manager of the Tennessee Theatre, Event Operations Manager at the Greater Louisville Sports Commission and as Program & Media Relations Coordinator at the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission. Gibson enjoys showcasing Knoxville by creating unique experiences for planners and convention attendees.

Pearl Dorsey
Pearl Dorsey
Director of Convention Sales
Christina Clayton Sullivan
Christina Clayton Sullivan
Director of Destination Services
Teresa Hall
Teresa Hall
Sales Coordinator
Mandy Mays
Mandy Mays
Destination Services Coordinator
Ally Parks
Ally Parks
Sales Director
Hannah Fuller Trinkle
Hannah Fuller Trinkle
Senior Manager of Destination Services