Meeting Encore Ltd. is pleased to announce that Lori Wagner will be joining the Meeting Encore family as Regional Director based in Ottawa beginning January 15, 2018.

Lori’s 22 years of business events experience makes her a natural fit for Meeting Encore. In her most recent role she was instrumental in creating the Groups and Charters Department at Porter Airlines. Previously, she worked to establish Travel Alberta’s presence in Eastern Canada, and has worked in Sales for Fairmont Hotels and Westmont Hospitality.

Meeting Encore has established itself as the leader in the site selection industry. “We pride ourselves on building a team that has extensive industry experience. Lori is a well-respected industry professional with skills that will complement our team.”, says Joe Nishi, Managing Partner.

“Her passion for the industry and the respect she has earned from her peers is something we have always admired in Lori.”, says Jenn Glynn, Managing Partner. “She believes in long-term relationships on both the customer and supplier side, which is a core belief of our team.”

“I have known and respected Joe, Jenn and the entire Meeting Encore team for many years. I am beyond thrilled to now officially join the Meeting Encore family!”, says Lori.

Lori is a runner, golfer, hockey and soccer mom. Together with her husband Lee, they have two amazing children, Chelsea and Preston. Lori and Lee are entrepreneurial by nature, with Lee managing Steak+Sushi, their Byward Market landmark restaurant. Lori will be enjoying well-deserved time off over the holidays and will begin the New Year with our team. She officially joins us on Monday, January 15, 2018, but she welcomes you to reach out prior to that date. She can be reached at lwagner@meetingencore.com .

The entire Meeting Encore family welcomes Lori and her family. We wish her all the best in her new role.