Melissa Cesario

Melissa leads the Chicago and Nashville teams with the kind of calm confidence that keeps big programs—and even bigger personalities—moving in the right direction.

Her career has taken her through sports and entertainment venues, convention centers, hotels, and destination management, giving her a deep understanding of how great events actually come together behind the scenes. That wide-angle perspective shows up in how she leads: collaborative, thoughtful, and always focused on making the experience better for both clients and teams.

Around the office, she’s known for building strong cultures where people feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Outside of work, Melissa’s proudest role is mom to Nick and Rosie—two small humans who keep her grounded, inspired, and occasionally outnumbered.