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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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Rowland Cheeks

Area Director Sales, Marketing & Events

Rowland is responsible for leading all aspects of sales, marketing, and events. This includes developing processes to improve alignment and optimize Hyatt resources, building community relationships with local businesses, and working with marketing and PR to ensure consistent media messaging and social communication strategy. He also manages a team of professional sales associates to create unique group experiences reflecting the city's culture and maximizing hotel revenue.

Team of Experts

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Charde' Hannah

Area Sales and Events Manager

Blending a background in digital marketing, advertising, and hospitality, Chardé applies her diverse skillset in account management, event planning, and community engagement to contribute to the Memphis team's success.

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charde.hannah@hyatt.com

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Deon Smith

Area Senior Sales Manager

Deon is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and building strategic partnerships locally in Memphis

deon.smith@hyatt.com

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Shaquil Muhammad

Area Event Planning Manager

With 5 + years of experience at the Hyatt's of Downtown Memphis in Finance and Event Planning, Shaquil brings invaluable expertise to the Memphis team.

shaquil.muhammad@hyatt.com

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Beverly Weiner

Area Senior Group Sales Manager

With Hyatt since 2008, Beverly has experience in both Event Planning and Sales and has worked at Hyatt Hotels in NYC and DC prior to joining our Memphis team.

beverely.weiner@hyatt.com

Preferred Vendors

We’ve established a partnership 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!

White Door Events

Event Production, Design and Rentals

Tel: 901-567-3250

Mahaffrey

Tent Rentals

Tel: 901-363-6511