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Name, Title and Company:
Lynne Fleenor
Director of Sales and Marketing
Aloft Leawood
 
Job description: I am responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for the Aloft Leawood, the first hotel to come into the city of Leawood, Kan.

Years involved in KCMPI: Nine years
 
KCMPI committees I have served on: My involvement with KCMPI began in 2001 as a member of the program committee (thanks to Belinda Waldo for encouraging me). From there, I co-chaired the Program Committee, served as VP Education, chaired the Awards/Recognition Committee, and currently serve as co-chair of the Fundraising Committee.

What I enjoy best about the hospitality industry: Every day is different, from the business that is booked to the people we meet. No two days are ever alike. This industry attracts fun outgoing people and these are the people I enjoy working and doing business with. I hear very often that once you're in this industry, it's hard to get out. I honestly believe this!
 
Activities I enjoy outside of work: Spending time with my husband and two-year-old son, Garrett; dining with my dinner club friends, working out, entertaining, cooking/baking (trying new recipes on friends and family), scrapbooking and taking vacations to the beach.
 
Anything else you'd like to add: I truly love my job and enjoy being a part of KCMPI. I have learned a lot about the hospitality industry by being a member and have made wonderful friends and business acquaintances along the way.  If you're not currently volunteering your time with KCMPI, take that leap. You'll be glad you did.