VP of Special Events, AWG Corporate Events

KELLIE HANLEY- VP OF DESTINATION SERVICES & AWG CORPORATE EVENTS

At thirteen, Kellie began a successful eight-year modeling career, which took her all around the United States and the world.  Kellie accredits this experience for her well-rounded understanding of our clients’ expectations and cultures. 

After attending college in St. Louis, Kellie put her modeling career aside in 1987 to move to Las Vegas to pursue an interest in sales and marketing.  She realized that she had a desire to use her creative talents so in 1990, Kellie began planning events in Las Vegas.  She worked her way up through the ranks working for several DMC’s in Las Vegas and learned the business inside and out.  Kellie puts her heart and soul into each of her projects whether large or small.  She has an endless stock of unique ideas that pushes her to the next level with each project that she and her creative team produces.  She is a multi-talented individual who is extremely talented and precise in operating and event to a successful end. Result.   She has a burning desire to please her clients, her staff and herself.

Kellie is also busy with outside projects. She has a strong sense of community involvement that has led her to work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Homeless Families Foundation, Save the Hungry Children and the American Cancer Society to name a few.  Most importantly, Kellie spends endless amounts of quality time with her two children, Jordyn and Taylor.