Washington, D.C. – March 7, 2012 – GEP Washington, Washington D.C.’s premier destination management company, is pleased to welcome Kara Franz to the company. Kara joins GEP Washington’s sales team as an Account Manager.
Kara Franz, Account Manager
Kara Franz comes to GEP with extensive hotel experience from both Marriott and Kimpton hotels, which trained her to provide knowledgeable and customized service to her clients. Her goal is to leave no detail overlooked in creating a unique and memorable experience for her clients, and knows Washington DC to be a perfect backdrop for gatherings of any size. A Baltimore native, Kara moved to DC in 2004 and has been taking notes on the city’s restaurants, venues and hot spots ever since. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and her Masters Degree in Tourism Administration from the George Washington University.
Kara can be reached at 202.777.8408 or by email at kfranz@gepdmc.com.
According to Marty MacKay, President of GEP Washington, “We are excited to announce Kara Franz as a new Account Manager at GEP Washington. Kara’s experience in hotel sales, education degrees and area expertise has groomed her perfectly for this role with GEP. She has already made huge contributions and we are ecstatic to add her to our growing team.”
GEP Washington, established in 1994, is Washington D.C.’s leading Destination Management Company (DMC). GEP Washington is consistently listed as one of the country’s “Top 25 DMCs” by Special Events magazine; operating more than 130 events for over 110 clients annually in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, National Harbor and the surrounding areas.
GEP Washington is a member of Global Events Partners (GEP), the industry’s foremost partnership of destination management companies, which includes a portfolio of 65 leading DMCs in over 90 destinations worldwide. For more information on Global Events Partners, visit www.globaleventspartners.com.
