LOGISTICS WONDER WOMAN
SUSAN BROOKS is the logistical wonder woman behind Powerhouse Meetings and Events. Susan has been planning large meetings, user conferences, conventions and trade shows for more than 20 years. Known for her infectious energy and vibrant personality, Susan has built a loyal clientele including technology firms, travel companies, media organizations, government contractors and professional associations.
Prior to launching Powerhouse Meetings and Events in 2004, Susan spent six and a half years with AMS, where she planned the annual user group conference for the Government and Education Management Systems Division (GEMS). She also planned partner events, Sales Meetings and trade shows. Prior to this she planned and executed the training classes for AMS’ new hires.
Before finding her passion for event and conference planning, Susan was a recruiter for a temporary services company, as well as a professional pastry chef for the Ritz Carlton.
Susan lives in Centreville VA with her husband Jim and two sons, Jacob and Lucas, as well two dogs, Golden Retriever, General, and black lab mix, Destiny.
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MEET THE POWERHOUSE TEAM
KIMBERLY MONELL is the “Tech-Savvy Sidekick” for Powerhouse Meetings and Event Management. She brings a unique vision to all tech-based portions of your events. Whether it’s building a registration system tailored just for your event or bringing together a compelling and interactive mobile app, you won’t be disappointed. She adds a unique flare and wealth of ideas to help set your event apart.
On-site Kimberly works hard at registration to ensure each attendee gets the same impeccable level of personal care. She’s invaluable to the on-site team providing built-in tech support at each event and keeping everything running smoothly.
On her days off she enjoys running an Etsy shop filled with her hand-made crocheted and knit items and making YouTube videos to help the next generation feed their own create side.
MEG SLENTZ, CMP has been a meeting planner for over 30 years. She has extensive experience planning association and corporate meetings and events.
Slentz started her career in the Washington, D.C. area and was also involved with Federal and association management conferences and incentives.
Slentz is a member of the Powerhouse team and enjoys the challenges each meeting brings and working hard for every client.
Partial Client List:
BASF
Clarabridge
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
EDPA
Monster Government Solutions
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
North Star Travel Media
PetConnect
Questex
Washington Post
Vocus/Cision