Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the industry. Starting in hotel operations of bellman, bartender, and cook, Tom began his career as a Hyatt Management Trainee in Chicago.

He went to Sales Management positions throughout the Hyatt organization, working in 14 Hyatts over 18 years.

Tom was Director of Sales at Hyatt Hotels in Greenville, San Antonio and Chicago O'Hare, and as Director of Sales, started the National Sales Office for Hyatt Hotels in Omaha. He won Sales Manager of the Year, Sales Director of the Year and the Donald M. Pritzker Award for Sales Excellence.

Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The company concentrates on corporate and association events that include golf. Tom's company books over 100,000 roomnights and 30,000 rounds of golf at clubs and resorts nationwide, working with premier corporate and association clients.

In addition, Tom is a founding member of the Golf Event Managers Association, a frequent trainer and speaker for hotels, resorts and CVB's nationwide, and the author of several award-winning presentations.

Tel: 407-891-2252 | Fax: 407-891-6428 | E-mail: tpasha@contactplan.com | www.contactplan.com