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Meet our Sales Managers

Deborah Sweet, Director of Sales and Marketing 

Deborah Sweet was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She began her hospitality career as a General Manager in full service hotels, then migrated to Sales and Marketing and has been in multi-unit, market and brand environments from DOSM of single properties to Regional Vice President of Sales positions. Deborah entered the hospitality industry after serving 10 years of full time/active duty in the US Air Force.  She continues to serve as a reservist and is at Grissom AFB in Peru, Indiana as an Education and Training Manager.  Deborah’s formal education is in Workforce Education, Development and Training from Southern Illinois University, as well as Logistics and Production Control and Education and Training Management through the Air Force.  In 2011, Deborah moved from Chicago to Indianapolis to join her then fiancé, now husband, and began working at The Westin Indianapolis. She enjoys all that Indianapolis offers in sports, culture, tourism and business and is delighted at the opportunity to work in a hotel with brand culture that has a forward vision and is committed to delivering a customized individual guest experience. 

Deborah’s Passions: "The joy of family and friends, service to others, working out and a great glass of chardonnay." 

You can contact Deborah at 317-231-3960 or email her.

Kristina Petkovich, Sales Manager State Association, Government, SMERF & Amateur Sports

Kristina was born in the country formally known as Yugoslavia and relocated to the United States in 1999. Kristina has stated that her favorite part about living in the USA is the “warm and welcoming spirit of the American people”. Kristina graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and is fluent in English, Serbian and Macedonian, and she is on a mission to be fluent in Spanish. After gaining extensive experience in hotel operations, Kristina relocated from Chicago to Indianapolis in 2012 and is currently loving what she describes as “the friendly atmosphere and lack of traffic” that Indianapolis offers. 

Kristina’s Passion: “Friends and Family. I love to spend any free time I get with them, especially if we have the opportunity to be out in nature, as well.” 

You can contact Kristina by phone at 317-231-3922 or email her.

Kimberly Timmons, Account Director, Special Events, Professional Sports, Tour, & Corporate West

Kimberly graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management. Kimberly began interning during the summer at The Westin Indianapolisin June of 1997, and became a full time member of our team in 1999, filling many positions ranging from Front Desk Supervisor to Sales Manager. In 2002, she was promoted to Corporate Sales Manager, and in November of 2009 she was again promoted to the position of Director of Sales.

Kimberly's passion: "Football. I am a HUGE NFL fan, and it is my passion to visit every football stadium in America! Not to mention that I am a SUNDAY TICKET subscriber."

You can contact Kimberly by phone at 317-231-3910 or email her.

Jayne Boyd, Account Director, National Association East

Jayne graduated from North Central High School and J. Everett Light Career Center with a focus on Marketing and Merchandising and has been a member of The Westin Indianapolis Sales team for five years. Jayne has worked in the hotel industry for 29 years in various positions including Catering and Convention Services and served as Director of Sales and Marketing at a suburban property.

Jayne's Passion: "I Love to travel and hope to do more of it. I enjoy experiencing other cities, cultures and the entire hotel and dining experience. "

You can contact Jayne by phone at 317-231-3907 or by email at Jayne.Boyd@westin.com
 

Jane Eisele, Sales Manager, National Association West & Education

Jane graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management.  She has worked in the hotel and meetings industry for 26 years in a variety of sales, marketing and meeting planning positions in Washington, D.C., Knoxville, Tennessee and Indianapolis.  Jane joined The Westin Indianapolis team in August, 2012 after most recently working as a Sales Manager at  University Place Conference Center and Hotel in Indianapolis. 

Jane’s Passion:  “The blessing of my family and friends, traveling, and outdoor activities.”

You can contact Jane at 317-231-3960 or email her at Jane.Eisele@westin.com

 Justin Hannah, Account Director, Corporate East

Justin was born and raised in California and moved to Chicago to attend Loyola University.  After graduation, Justin joined Marriott International starting at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.  Over the next 21 years, he held several sales leadership positions within Marriott Sales.  Justin has held positions of Director of Sales & Marketing for four full service hotels, as well as Area Sales Leader for the states of Indiana & Kentucky.  Justin joined The Westin Indianapolis as Account Director in 2012.  Justin has been married to Rachelle for 21 years and has two teenaged sons. 

Justin's Passion: Chicago Bears football, travel & enjoying time with his family.

You can contact Justin by phone at 317-231-3929 or by email him.

Meet our Catering & Convention Services Associates

Kate White, Director of Convention Services

Kate was born in Mesa, Arizona, but at an early age made her to Pittsburgh, "the City of Champions"... and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Though she has not lived in Western Pennsylvania since the early 1990's, she still calls it "home".  During her years at The Westin Indianapolis, Kate has arranged for us to be a headquarter hotel for four NCAA men's and women's Final Four Basketball Championships, as well as the National Football League's (NFL) annual Scouting Combine/Video Directors/Competition Committee Meetings since 1999. Kate was a 2009 nominee for Starwood C.S. Leader of the Year and led her team to Convention Services Team of the Year.

Kate's Passions: "I love my three rescue dogs, good wine and, of course, Steelers football. I also recently developed a new appreciation for the speed bag at the gym and have the gloves to prove it!"

You can contact Kate at 317-231-3913 or email her at Kate.White@westin.com

Andrea Galvan, CMP, Catering Sales Manager

Andrea started her career with The Westin Indianapolis in 1992 as a Front Desk Night Auditor while attending Indiana Business College for Travel & Tourism. Once she decided she loved the Westin brand and the hotel industry, she set out to experience as many different areas of hotel operations as possible. Over the course of the next twenty years, she held roles in front office, housekeeping, accounting, convention services and catering sales.  She also assisted with the opening of The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio. 

Andrea's Passion: "Spending time with family and friends. My husband and I also have a beautiful young son. Watching him grow and learn new things every day is absolutely amazing!"

You can contact Andrea at 317-231-3906 or email her.  

Kelsey Rigdon, Catering Sales Manager

Kelsey is originally from the small town of Sullivan, Indiana (4,500 people) _. After graduating from Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis with a degree in Tourism, Conventions and Event Management, Kelsey then traveled around the world planning special events for the United States' Troops. When asked about the time she spent overseas Kelsey responds, "The USO provides a home away from home for our troops, and I was very happy to be a part of that! I lived and worked in 10 countries and my most recent tour was 13 months in Iraq."  After Kelsey returned to the United States, she began working for VMS planning meetings and events for pharmaceutical companies before transferring to The Westin Indianapolis.

You can contact Kelsey by phone at 317-231-3968 or by email her.

Becky Moore, CMP, Convention Services Manager

Born and raised a Hoosier, Becky has lived in Indiana her entire life. A graduate of the University of Evansville (Go Purple Aces!) with a BA degree in Advertising, Becky has been in the hospitality industry since 1989. She began her hospitality career as a Banquet Server while in college and went on to become a Catering Coordinator, Banquet Manager, Sales Manager and has even held the title of Meeting Manager for a prominent medical education company.  Today, Becky loves coming to work each day as the Convention Services Manager at The Westin Indianapolis. Becky received her CMP certification in 2009, and was nominated for ACOM convention services manager of the year by one of her clients in 2008.

Becky's Passion: "I have fantastic pen pals - over 40 ‘friends’ from all over the world!"

You can contact Becky at 317-231-3993 or email her.

John Saveley, Convention Services Manager

John was born and raised in Mattoon, Illinois known as the "Bagel Capital of the World". After graduating high school, he moved with his family to Indianapolis and attended Butler University. John started his hotel career in 1989 in our restaurant. Before working in the sales and marketing department as a Convention Services Manager in 1997, John held many positions at The Westin Indianapolis. John truly enjoys working for a world class brand.

John is an active member with CARA Charities which is an auto racing auxiliary and raises money to benefit children which works closely with Riley's Children's Hospital

John's Passion: "I enjoy spending time at home working on home improvements and spending time with my family and our dog, Riley and cat, Sammie."

You can contact John at 317-231-3903 or email him.