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Team of Experts

We recognize that for you to be successful, you need support

At Hyatt, we know that fully supported planners make for a seamless event experience. That’s why we provide extensive support for whatever kind of event you’re planning.

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Event Planning, Event Services, & Operations

Team of Experts

With over 100 years of combined Hyatt Service, our Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to provide a full-service experience--from planning to on-site execution, our team is here to help you create a memorable event for your guests.

Meet the Team

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Kelsey Pillets

Sales & Events Coordinator

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Maria Robinson

Maria Robinson

Sales & Events Coordinator

Maria brings her experience as Front Office Host and Event Services Captain with her as she helps you feel confident and prepared for your event.
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Rebekah Kosten

Rebekah Kosten

Sales & Events Coordinator

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Yagmur Quillin

Wellbeing Experience Manager

Yagmur has a passion for wellbeing, meaningful connections, and memorable experiences.  As Wellbeing Experience Manager, she will partner with you to bring this to life.
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Josh Uberroth

Event Planning Manager

Josh began his career in Hotel Operations, making him an asset as an Event Planning Manager, bringing his expertise full-circle while partnering with you to ensure your event is a success.
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Kaitlynn Young

Encore

Kaitlynn will connect with you regarding your Audio Visual needs.  Additionally she can assist with any specialty lighting--inside and outdoors!
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Rachel Hickman

Client Services Supervisor

Rachel joined Hyatt as a Sales & Events Coordinator.  Rachel has a passion for Weddings and Creating Memories.  She now serves as our Client Services Supervisor.
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Jamie Vencyl

Event Billing Analyst

Jamie will be contacting you regarding all deposits, prepayments or credit applications, should you request Direct Bill payment, helping to provide a quick and easy invoice experience.
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Stephanie Rom

Associate Director of Sales & Events

With over 16 years of experience at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Stephanie leads an amazing Events Team that works to bring customers' visions to life.

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Susan Wiley

Senior Event Planning Manager, Remote

Susan began her Hyatt career in 2007.  Since that time, she has served in various roles in Sales & Events with Hyatt.  She is currently our Senior Event Planning Manager.
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Allison Bloodsworth

Golf Club Manager

Allison will be reaching out to you regarding any Golf needs that you may have, and can answer all Golf related questions, including how you can incorporate Golf into your event.
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Rachael Bain

Event Planning Manager, Hybrid

Rachael brings her passion for weddings and events to every Hyatt experience! Specializing in weddings, she creates a memorable experience for each individual couple.
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Allison Herring

Event Planning Manager

Allison began her Hyatt career in 2012 at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay as a Banquet Server. She has held various roles in the resort and is currently an Event Planning Manager.

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Kim Seward

Event Planning Manager

Kim began as Assistant Banquet Manager. After transitioning to Event Sales specializing in Weddings & Galas, she moved to Event Planning, partnering with a variety of groups.

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Steven Booth

Event Planning Manager

Beginning his Hyatt career in Culinary as an intern from Canada, Steven continued in the hospitality industry, rejoining Hyatt Regency as an Assistant Banquet Manager, then transitioned to Event Planning Manager.
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Tywanda Jolley, Event Services and Set Up Manager

Tywanda Jolley

Event Services and Set Up Manager

Eliza Aguilar, Event Concierge

Eliza Aguilar

Event Concierge

Patience Manyimo, Event Concierge

Patience Manyimo

Event Concierge

Executive Chef Robert Donis

Robert Donis

Executive Chef

Anant Bajpai, Assistant Director of Operations

Anant Bajpai

Assistant Director of Operations

Chef Matthew, Executive Sous Chef

Matthew Hunt

Executive Sous Chef

Lindsay Walters - Director of Operations, F&B

Lindsay Walters

Director of Operations, Food & Beverage

Ricky McQuitty, Assistant Director of Operations

Ricky McQuitty

Assistant Director of Operations

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Ryan Reynolds

Director of Operations, Rooms

Allison Gilliard - Assistant Director of Operations

Allison Gilliard

Assistant Director of Operations

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Megan LaGueux

Event Sales Manager

Megan has been with Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay for three years.  She both sells and services events and meetings.

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Preferred Vendors

We’ve established partnerships with these vendors that have a proven track record of working with our hotel and customers to deliver successful events. We’ve done the research and put them to the test, so you don’t have to!

Blackwater Adventures

Water Activities, Nature Adventures, Eco-Tourism, Transportation

Tel: (410) 901-9255

Email: info@blackwateradventuresmd.com

EVENT LAB Creative

Event Design, Logistics, & Decor

Meredith Thomas

Tel: (202) 361-6391

Email: meredith@eventlabcreative.com

ImageCrafters

Bands, DJs, Ensembles, & Much More!

Peter Lloyd

Tel: (301) 547-3621

Email: peter@icrafters.com