EVENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS is a unique company specializing in all aspects of meeting and event planning. The EMS team is comprised of professionals who previously worked for some of the larger hotel/casino properties in Las Vegas and possess a distinctive, in-depth knowledge of the industry and the market. The EMS executives function together to best support their clients’ objectives — they have the ability to coordinate an entire event while negotiating the most favorable terms and conditions.
EMS
is your only source for hotel/housing, site/venue selection and negotiation, detailed event coordination, premiere entertainment production and the organization of ground transportation.

    • Doug Hitt, CMP — President. Doug has over 15 years of senior management experience at a number of hotel/casinos in Las Vegas, including the MGM Grand, Bally’s, Caesars World and the Sahara, and holds degrees in Hotel Administration from Penn State University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is also a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Doug has extensive industry networking abilities, helping EMS eliminate the usual stress involved with planning an event.

    • Wendy Willis — Director of Operations. Wendy has over 15 years of management experience in corporate business meetings, incentive travel and special event planning. She has just relocated from St. Louis, having been with Maritz Travel Company for the last eight years, and brings a high level of client satisfaction and dedication to superior events to our company. .

    • Larry Paluzzi — Director of Sales. Larry has an extensive 20-year background in hotel sales and marketing. He has held resort industry positions at such properties as the MGM Grand and the Rio ranging from Vice President, Sales & Marketing to General Manager. His expert proficiency ensures the best deal and guarantees exceeded expectations.

    • Paige Horton — Director of Internet Marketing. Paige has over 11 years' experience in high technology and has held positions in several technology firms in Silicon Valley, including Manager of Information Development. She has also owned a web design and hosting firm in Las Vegas. She brings her extensive knowledge of internet marketing, sales, and technology to our team.