OUR TEAM
Jeff Berger
PRESIDENT & CEO
HOTEL PROCUREMENT & EVENT PLANNING LOGISTICS
Conference Planning Resources, Ltd.
2020 Calamos Court
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563
- (630) 799-1584
- (630) 839-4007
- jeffberger@conferenceplanningresources.com
Bringing over 30 years of hotel sales, marketing, and operational experience to the firm, Jeff Berger is the company’s President & CEO. Prior to the introduction of Conference Planning Resources, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales for an industry-leading hotel site selection firm. As SVP, Mr. Berger secured relationships with virtually every major hotel brand, independent properties and cruise lines, while assisting hundreds of organizations in obtaining access to the best deals at appropriate hotels and resorts worldwide. Having initially started his career working on-site at hotels and resorts, he has unprecedented knowledge of how hotels operate, both on the operational and sales side. Mr. Berger has been awarded the honor of serving on several industry Client Advisory Board of Directors.
Kelsey Riley
GLOBAL ACCOUNT DIRECTOR HOTEL PROCUREMENT & EVENT PLANNING LOGISTICS- (312) 575-9001
- (312) 575-9002
- kelseyriley@conferenceplanningresources.com
Debra Lobin
HOSPITALITY GROUP CONSULTANT AND HOTEL PROCUREMENT & RESEARCH LOGISTICS
- (630) 799-1584
- (630) 839-4008
- DebraLobin@ConferencePlanningResources.com
Through years of experience in Business Development and Project Management, I’ve developed a passion for supporting clients as they work to meet their objectives. Conference and Event planning is among my favorite endeavors so to now work with CPR and their services is a privilege. I look forward to meeting, working with, and supporting you in providing an event that you and your guests enjoy.
Connie Muryn
HOSPITALITY GROUP CONSULTANT AND HOTEL PROCUREMENT & RESEARCH LOGISTICS
Connie comes to CPR with over 30 years of experience in Operations, Administration, and Project Management in a variety of industries, including Telecomm, Healthcare, Retail, and Global Payroll. In her previous position as Director of Integration, she traveled extensively throughout the US helping newly acquired companies blend optimally with the existing IT, HR and Operations infrastructure. While working on Global Payroll, Connie enjoyed working with partners in China, Europe, and South America. Her skillset lies in working with various key players to determine best practices. She enjoys getting down into the nitty gritty with the team, then coming up for air to consolidate and merge what she’s learned into practical solutions. Naturally forward thinking, Connie plans as far ahead as possible and considers many of the “what if’s” that could happen in a situation.A Chicagoland native, in her spare time, Connie enjoys travel, sports, concerts, family time and reading.
Frederick J. Berger
MANAGING SHAREHOLDER, AV PEER RATED
RIEZMAN BERGER, P.C.
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW
- (314) 727-0101
- (314) 727-6458
- berger@riezmanberger.com
- riezmanberger.com
Fred Berger has built a strong practice in the areas of Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Communications and Media, Hospitality Law, Hotel Development and Franchise Transactions, Licensing Transactions, Estate Planning, Governmental Affairs and Regulations, Municipal Law, Real Estate Transactions, Tax Free Exchanges and Strategies dealing with Disregarded Entities and valuations for fee and leasehold interests, Real Property Leases, Land Development and Zoning and Entertainment Law. Fred’s practice centers on the representation of businesses and lenders in general business and real estate transactions, as well as commercial lending transactions. Fred’s clients range from start up businesses, middle market companies and Fortune 100 Corporations.