Desiree Crichlow

Desiree Crichlow, Director of Account Services, EvolveCon
Desiree Crichlow, Director of Account Services

Desiree is an expert in the event management industry.  She is known for her commitment, dedication to excellence and for going the extra mile. Any problem she faces she sees as an opportunity. Desiree manages EvolveCon’s Operations, Administration and Quality Control. These areas greatly impact the integrity of our service, solidify our longstanding relationships with our hotel partners and the longevity of our team.

Desiree worked alongside EvolveCon’s Founder and CEO, Suzanne Stigers at Travel Planners for 22 years and she now brings 20+ years in management and 14 years entrepreneurial experience to EvolveCon.

Desiree’s commitment to excellence, deep industry knowledge and unparalleled experience is why Suzanne invited her to join EvolveCon.  At Travel Planners she managed the Contact Center, Group Services Department and Operational Teams as Director of Reservation Services. Together they ensured the integrity of room blocks, interfaced with hotels on room block administration and garnered the trust and respect of attendees, top exhibitors, and groups.  Desiree believes that team building is critical to providing exemplary customer service. Her expertise in maintaining client satisfaction and result oriented outcomes made her a perfect fit for EvolveCon.

During her tenure, Desiree led her teams to successfully serve 50 of TSNN’s top 200 roster. 

Your professionalism, relationship skills and knowledge make you an industry role model.

— Shelley Thrower
Regional Sales Manager, Hilton Grand Vacations

Suzanne’s experience, expertise and passion for our industry is unparalleled.

— Peggy Limon
Citywide Sales Executive, Marriott International, Las Vegas, NV

I find Suzanne to be professional and always a great partner. She is a pleasure to work with. I can always pick-up the phone and reach out to Suzanne and she is always willing to help. She is more than a colleague; Suzanne is a great partner.

— Vee Jones
Director of Sales and Marketing, AC Hotel Chicago Downtown

Your integrity is unmatched in the industry.

— Dawn Recicar
Citywide Sales Executive, Marriott International, Orlando, FL

Suzanne is courteous and responsive. She has always been the utmost professional and would be a great asset to any client’s events team, and they would be lucky to have her.

— Matt Radenbaugh
Senior Sales Manager, Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL

I have had the pleasure of working with Suzanne for many years. She is a true partner and has the remarkable gift of finding the best solution to fit any given situation.  Suzanne is smart, efficient, and organized, and certainly stands out in her field.  Every time I see her name in my in-box, it brings a smile to my face knowing that I get to chat with a true professional.

— Lori Rupp
Director of Sales & Marketing, Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center

Suzanne’s integrity and willingness to always help expedite what is needed to close a deal makes her someone you want to work with time and time again.

— Astrid Giffon
Sr. National Sales Manager, Sahara, Las Vegas, NV

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Suzanne Stigers services.  I have always found her to be both knowledgeable and professional.  She fiercely protects her client’s interests and works diligently to find mutual compromises to satisfy all parties which help bring about satisfying outcomes.

— Nancy Ryan
Director of Sales and Marketing, Rosen Inn at Pointe, Orlando, FL