Cohera Announces Senior Leadership Team to Power Next Era of Growth

Cohera, the nation’s leading destination management and creative agency, formally announced its senior leadership team—the group responsible for leading departments, destinations, and enterprise-wide functions across the organization. With roots dating back to 1978 and operations in 46 destinations nationwide, Cohera continues to set the standard for innovative, insight-driven corporate events backed by deep expertise.

Blending the legacy of two industry powerhouses with a bold, future-focused vision, Cohera is driven by a simple mission: to reimagine how the world’s best companies connect. Confirming its senior leadership team marks a major milestone in bringing that mission to life. This unified structure places clients, creativity, and consistency at the center of everything Cohera delivers—empowering its people to build trust, strengthen teams, and transform events into experiences with real purpose.

The complete Cohera senior leadership team includes:

Executive Leadership

• Trevor Hanks – Chief Executive Officer
• Shelly Archer – President
• Hope Valentine – President

Chief Officers

• Craig Caron – Chief Operating Officer
• Briana Hitt – Chief Human Resources Officer
• Sue Jeon – Chief Business Operations Officer
• Alex Michail – Chief Financial Officer
• Cara Pratt – Chief Business Development Officer

Executive Vice Presidents

• Alisa Caldwell – Executive Vice President of General Managers
• Stefanie Hassan – Executive Vice President of Sales
• Megan Martinez – Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts
• Ainsley C. Onstott – Executive Vice President of Events

Vice Presidents

• Maureen Carter – Vice President of Sales
• Tina Martinez – Vice President of Business Process
• Sara O’Connor – Vice President of Design
• Stephen Fernandez – Vice President of Strategic Event Management
• Christina Taylor – Vice President, Controller

General Managers

• Craig Bullock – General Manager, Las Vegas
• Melissa Cesario – General Manager, Chicago & Nashville
• Annette Hawks – General Manager, Orlando & Washington D.C.
• Kelly Lannom – General Manager, Northern California & DMC Travel Team
• Mike Loving – General Manager, South Florida
• Sahar Pearose – General Manager, Orange County, San Diego & Santa Barbara
• Morgan Redd – General Manager, Texas
• Kristin Tacey – General Manager, Los Angeles, Arizona & Palm Springs
• Brian Whitt – General Manager, New York, Boston & Colorado

“This leadership team represents the talent, experience, and forward-thinking mindset that define Cohera,” said Trevor Hanks, CEO of Cohera. “With these leaders in place, we’re positioned to deliver smarter solutions, more creativity, and a truly seamless national experience for our clients. It’s a powerful foundation for the future.”

For clients and partners, this announcement reinforces Cohera’s standing as the premier DMC and creative agency in the U.S.—a partner with the leadership, scale, and strategic focus to support their most important programs, and the team that is changing the way organizations come together. With the right people leading the way, Cohera is uniquely positioned to deliver events with purpose and to lead the industry into its next era.

About Cohera:
Cohera is the nation’s premier creative agency, delivering bold, unforgettable events across 46 destinations nationwide. With DMC roots that date back to 1978, Cohera combines decades of expertise with a fresh, innovative spirit that’s redefining what corporate events can be. From high-touch logistics to boundary-pushing creative design, Cohera transforms meetings, incentives, and celebrations into experiences that inspire. With a nationwide team that thrives on collaboration, local insider knowledge, and a culture rooted in listening and partnership, Cohera doesn’t just manage events—we reimagine how the world’s best companies connect.