Vice President Finance

Tom Michalisko, CMP
Experient

Tom is a graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, IN with a liberal arts degree, and later received a B.S. in Food Service and Hotel Management from North Carolina Wesleyan College. 

Tom has 20 years of experience in the hospitality including 12 years with Hyatt Hotels and 2 years with Omni hotels. Through his experience in the hotel sales Tom has grown an expectation and understanding of quality customer service, plus knowledge of revenue management and contract negotiations.  Tom has been an active member of Meeting Professionals International since August, 2001 and has carried the CMP designation since February, 2002.  Tom joined the Eastern Regional Office of Experient as a Strategic Account Manager in August, 2004 where he ensures the success of over 15 annual events ranging in attendance from 800-13,000 delegates.

Home Town: Chicago, IL.

A little About Tom: People call me a renaissance man cause I have such a broad spectrum of interests.  I don't know about that, but I would rather be a participant in life than a spectator. 

Definition of Leadership:
A good leader is a good listener, sets the example through actions and not words, and is able to recognize and build on people's strengths rather than feel threatened by them.

Contact Tom:
Tom Michalisko, CMP
Experient
4401 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22203
703.525.8333
Phone: 703-525-8333, ex. 3334

Email: Tom.Michalisko@experient-inc.com
Website: www.experient-inc.com