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The Team

Rolling out the red carpet for you

Excitement

The EMP team rocks!

Joe,

CEO

Professionalism

I appreciate the level of professionalism you brought to the table. You and your team are rock stars!

Lou,

CEO

Trust

"I trusted them to handle it, and they did so beautifully."

Steve,

Event Organizer

Excellence

"EMP is the best!"

Jeff,

VP Sales

Experience

"You and your team did a fantastic job for our partners."

Chad,

Division Head
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About The Team

Attention to detail

Knowledgable

High level of service

50+ years experience

Creative

Gay A. Grizzell

Founder and Principal

Gay A. Grizzell is a 30-year veteran of corporate meeting planning — specializing in incentive programs — special events, and conference services. Wherever your next event may be there’s a good chance, Gay has been there. With her world of experience, a conversation with Executive Meeting Planners, LLC may prove to be invaluable, saving you time and resources. Gay has organized and orchestrated events at some of the most popular, luxurious resorts, 5-star restaurants, coveted golf courses and renowned convention centers in the world.

Gail A. Grizzell

Chief Operating Officer

Gail A. Grizzell, Chief Operating Officer, oversees the day-to-day management and administration. Gail has over three decades of event and budget management experience. She carefully manages the budget, making sure your program stays within its financial goal. For over 20 years, Gail has collaborated with Gay in the development and operation of programs nationally and internationally.

Dennis J. Knowles

Multimedia Director

Dennis J. Knowles, Multimedia Director, oversees graphic design, online registration and onsite audio and visual.  Dennis has 20 years of production experience and onsite management. He’s produced everything from live concerts, radio and television broadcast programming and films. He has a master’s degree in fine arts and is an Emmy award-winning producer.

Judy Reid Baker

European Liaison

Judy Reid Baker is a 25-year veteran of the meeting planning industry – working primarily abroad.