Meet the Sales & Services Team

Your Partners in Planning

Visit Winston-Salem is the official destination marketing organization for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, dedicated to bringing meetings, conventions, sports events, and group travel to our city.

Our team works closely with planners to simplify every stage of the process, offering local expertise, tailored recommendations, and hands-on support to ensure each event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression.

From sourcing venues and coordinating site visits to connecting you with trusted local partners, we’re here to help you make the most of everything Winston-Salem has to offer. With a walkable downtown, more than 1,200 hotel rooms in the city center, and a mix of modern and historic venues, meet the team that creates seamless and memorable experiences.

Convention Sales & Services

Christian Schroeder

Senior Vice President of Sales

336.728.4218

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Bonny Bernat

Senior Sports Development Manager

336.728.4215

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Joey Burdette

National Sales Manager

336.728.4216

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Kay Calzolari, CTIS

Senior Group Tour and Services Manager

336.728.4237

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Karen Wall

Senior Sales Manager

336.728.4210

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Romona Williams

National Sales Manager

336.728.4207

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Jerica Yingling

Sales Support Manager

336.728.4213

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Testimonials

We have worked with the team at Visit Winston-Salem for a number of years and could not be more grateful for their support. The planning assistance and high level of customer service they offer are unparalleled, and they go the extra mile to make sure all the details are covered for your event. I’m confident in saying that our event would not be as successful without the help of Visit Winston-Salem!

– Susan Heiserman, DMA, Executive Director North Carolina Music Educators Association

ConventionSouth hit a home run with the Rendezvous South 2020 event in Winston-Salem. The quality of the event and the superb location was a home run, and Winston-Salem pulled out the red carpet for the attendees and it showed.

– David Bruce, MMP, HTS, Managing Partner, CMP Meeting Services

Our North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Conference was a wonderful success due to the expert planning and keen attention to detail extended by Visit Winston-Salem. They were competent, cooperative, considerate, and prompt with our attendees.

– Joyce Moser, Registration Committee Chair

We host national events at more than 20 locations each year… Winston-Salem is among the best.

– John David, CSEE, Chief Operating Officer American Bicycle Association, BMX Canada, USA BMX

Visit Winston-Salem not only met our expectations but exceeded them. From the bid process, hotel and venue negotiations, pre-event planning to event execution, they were with us from beginning to end, assisting us with whatever we needed. A truly great experience.

– Corinne Shigemoto, Director of Membership and Events, USA Judo

We wanted to thank you for all the time you spent helping us plan the Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendant Reunion! You were such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for the kindness that you have shown. This weekend will be a success partly because of you.

– Francesca Raycraft and Millie Newton, Reunion Planners