2008-2009 Supplier of the Year

From left: Mike Garner (2008-2009 Supplier of the Year); Michelle Lizak, CMP (2009-2010 President); Phil Allemang (2007-2008 Supplier of the Year)

Name, Title and Company:
Michael E. Garner
Regional Manager – Midwest
Visual Aids Electronics

Job description:
I manage and oversee the in-house audiovisual operations for several hotel locations in the Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas market for a National audiovisual company. 

Years involved in KCMPI:  
Six years

KCMPI committees I have served on:
Awards and Recognition
Professional Education Conference

What I enjoy best about the hospitality industry:
After 20 years in this industry, I can honestly say that the best thing that I enjoy about this industry is that each day gives me the opportunity to meet someone new or work with someone that I haven't seen in several years.

Activities I enjoy outside of work:
I enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies and following the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.