Our Expert Meeting Advisors

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Our team of global account managers are here to assist you.  Where it be multiple hotel sourcing, gathering local destination information or assisting with obtaining expedited bids and agreements, the Pyramid global sales team are your partners at all levels of the sourcing and contracting process.  Simply choose the account manager within your region or bussiness segment.

VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SALES,MEETINGS AND DESTINATION EXPERIENCES

Paulie, as he is affectionately known, has brought a passionate and customer-centric approach to our sales organization, with an emphasis on relationship building, to drive customer loyalty, retention, and satisfaction resulting in increased market share; this is reflected daily through the performance of his team and overwhelming support from his clients. In his role, Paul leads Pyramid’s global sales initiatives across meetings and destination experiences, elevating awareness for our growing portfolio of hotels and resorts and driving unique and collaborative sales opportunities.

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Paul Bashaw
PAUL BASHAW
Vice President of Global Sales (Phoenix)

GLOBAL SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

John Mac Mullen continues to drive business development for the Global Sales Team by creating new and innovative methods for our sales professionals to connect with meeting planners across the country.  He brings with him years of experience as a Benchmark regional director for sales and marketing over our South Florida destinations where he was awarded Benchmark’s ​Sales Leader Of TheYear.​​​​

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John Macmullen
JOHN MACMULLEN
Director of Business Development (Palm Beach)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – NORTHWEST/TECHNOLOGY

Todd Outhouse is Benchmark’s expert in the Northwest specializing in the Technology segment. Based at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington, Todd is within striking distance of the largest tech companies in the U.S. He also develops partnerships with the retail, healthcare, legal and business services that are densely populated around the Portland and Seattle areas. Todd brings over twenty years of experience to the GSO team and with that tenure comes a very high standard of service.

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Todd Outhouse
TODD OUTHOUSE
Pacific Northwest and Technology
(Portland)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – WEST COAST

Brynn Kessler is Benchmark’s global account manager for the West Coast and brings years of group sales experience to the organization. Brynn is based at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz which gives her convenient access to businesses around the San Francisco Bay area and San Jose.

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Brynn Kessler
BRYNN KESSLER
West Coast
(Santa Cruz)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – MIDWEST/WEST COAST

Abby Betts joins Benchmark’s global sales team from Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona where she is Director of Sales. Abby brings thirteen years of experience selling and servicing meetings and events of all sizes and scope. During her tenure at Hotel Valley Ho, she has built an excellent network of relationships with meeting planners throughout the Midwest and West Coast regions. Abby credits the service fundamentals she learned earlier in her career as an executive meetings manager for her now expert ability to “find a fit” for any conference.

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Abby Betts
ABBY BETTS
Midwest/West Coast
(Scottsdale)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER MIDWEST & INCENTIVE SALES

Dawn Kingston oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts in the Midwest region. She is based in theChicago area and has been remotely representing the Wigwam (Litchfield Park, AZ) for over 4 years.Dawn brings over 20 years of group sales experience to the table.

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DAWN KINGSTON

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – SOUTHWEST

Linda Maurer oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts in the Southwest region. She is based at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas and brings 20 years of group sales experience to the table. Linda is a member of Texas Society of Association Executives and remains connected with many organizations within the state.

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LINDA MAURER
Southwest
(Austin)

GLOBAL SALES ASSOCIATE – SMERF MARKETS

Mousumi Johnson supports the global sales team’s marketing and telemarketing efforts and is integral in the planning of Benchmark’s Destination Experiences. Mousumi brings 30 years of sales knowledge to our organization and has worked developing corporate, association, SMERF and transient sales in several different capacities.

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MOUSUMI JOHNSON
Specialty Markets
(Dallas)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – ENERGY SECTOR

Dustin Mathews joins the Benchmark global sales team from Margaritaville Lake Resort outside of Houston, TX, where he is the Director of Sales. Through his 23 years in the hospitality industry, the first 15 were spent on the operations side, working various roles in hotels, restaurants and PGA golf properties. His last 8 years in Sales has yielded great success from tapping into his operations background and ensuring the dream is executed, not just sold.

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DUSTIN MATHEWS
Texas and Energy
(Houston)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – NORTHEAST

Patti Caulfield oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts in the Northeast region. She is based at Edith Macy Center in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Patti’s exposure to Fortune 500 companies within Westchester and Metro New York keeps her days exciting. She is extremely adept at finding the right Benchmark property for clients very quickly.

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PATTI CAULFIELD
Northeast
(New York)

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – FLORIDA

Corinne Whittington oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts for Florida and is based at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. Corinne brings over 15 years’ experience in the Southeast Market, which includes 6 years selling for Hawks Cay which is a very prolific destination for Florida businesses spanning almost all segments of industry.

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CORINNE WHITTINGTON
Florida
(Ft. Laurderdale)
Paul Bashaw
Paul Bashaw
Strategic Partners
Northeast/West Coast
Direct Line: 602-796-5949

PAUL BASHAW
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SALES,
MEETINGS AND DESTINATION EXPERIENCES

Paulie, as he is affectionately known, has brought a passionate and customer-centric approach to our sales organization, with an emphasis on relationship building, to drive customer loyalty, retention, and satisfaction resulting in increased market share; this is reflected daily through the performance of his team and overwhelming support from his clients.

In his role, Paul leads Pyramid’s global sales initiatives across meetings and destination experiences, elevating awareness for our growing portfolio of hotels and resorts and driving unique and collaborative sales opportunities.  


John Macmullen
John MacMullen
Strategic Partners
Southeast/Midwest
(Florida)
Direct Line: 786-547-7265

JOHN MACMULLEN
GLOBAL SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

John MacMullen continues to drive business development for the Global Sales Team by creating new and innovative methods for our  sales professionals to connect with meeting planners across the country.  He brings with him years of experience as a Benchmark regional director for sales and marketing over our South Florida destinations where he was awarded Benchmark’s ​Sales Leader Of The Year.​​​​


Todd Outhouse
Todd Outhouse
Pacific Northwest/Technology Sector
Based at Skamania Lodge
Stevenson, Washington
Office in Seattle, WA
Direct Line: 415-577-7596

TODD OUTHOUSE
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - NORTHWEST/TECHNOLOGY

Todd Outhouse is Benchmark’s expert in the Northwest specializing in the Technology segment.  Based at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington, Todd is within striking distance of the largest tech companies in the U.S.  He also develops partnerships with the retail, healthcare, legal and business services that are densely populated around the Portland and Seattle areas.

Todd brings over twenty years of experience to the GSO team and with that tenure comes a very high standard of service.

Brynn Kessler
Brynn Kessler
West Coast
Based at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz, California
Direct Line: 831-465-3463

BRYNN KESSLER
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - WEST COAST

Brynn Kessler is  Benchmark’s global account manager for the West Coast and brings years of group sales experience  to the organization.  Brynn is based at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz which gives her convenient access to businesses around the San Francisco Bay area and San Jose.  

Brynn says it’s the connections that she makes with her clients that she values the most.  “ I also really appreciate the experiences that our Benchmark resorts create for our customers.  Companies bring their teams to our destinations expecting a standard offsite meeting and they leave with an experience that changes their lives.”



Abby Betts
Abby Betts
Midwest/West Coast/Arizona Corporate
Based at Hotel Valley Ho
Scottsdale, Arizona
Direct Line: 480-421-7808

ABBY BETTS
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - MIDWEST/WEST COAST

Abby Betts joins Benchmark’s global sales team from Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona where she is Director of Sales. Abby brings thirteen years of experience selling and servicing meetings and events of all sizes and scope.  During her tenure at Hotel Valley Ho, she has built an excellent network of relationships with meeting planners throughout the Midwest and West Coast regions.  Abby credits the service fundamentals she learned earlier in her career as an executive meetings manager for her now expert ability  to “find a fit” for any  conference.



Dawn Kingston
Midwest & Incentive Market
Based at Wigwam
Litchfield, Arizona
Office in Naperville, IL
Direct Line: 630-219-3466

DAWN KINGSTON
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER MIDWEST & INCENTIVE SALES

Dawn Kingston oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts in the Midwest region.  She is based in the Chicago area and has been remotely representing the Wigwam (Litchfield Park, AZ) for over 4 years. Dawn brings over 20 years of group sales experience to the table.  



Linda Maurer
Southwest/Austin Corporate
Based at La Cantera Resort & Spa
Austin, Texas
Direct Line: 512-251-1352

Global Sales Team
LINDA MAURER
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - SOUTHWEST

Linda Maurer oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts in the Southwest region.  She is based at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas  and brings 20 years of group sales experience to the table. Linda is a member of Texas Society of Association Executives and remains connected with many organizations within the state.  



Mousumi Johnson
Specialty Markets/Dallas Corporate
Office in Dallas, Texas
Direct Line: 972-948-2263

MOUSUMI JOHNSON
GLOBAL SALES ASSOCIATE - SMERF MARKETS

Mousumi Johnson supports the global sales team’s marketing and telemarketing efforts and is integral in the planning of Benchmark’s Destination Experiences.    Mousumi brings 30 years of sales knowledge to our organization and has worked developing corporate, association, SMERF and transient sales in several different capacities.  



Dustin Mathews
Houston Corporate/Energy Sector
Based at Margaritaville Lake Resort
Lake Conroe, Texas
Office in Houston, Texas
Direct Line: 832-722-7440

DUSTIN MATHEWS
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - ENERGY SECTOR

Dustin Mathews joins the Benchmark global sales team from Margaritaville Lake Resort outside of Houston, TX, where he is the Associate Director of Sales.  Through his 23 years in the hospitality industry, the first 15 were spent on the operations side, working various roles in hotels, restaurants and PGA golf properties. His last 8 years in Sales has yielded great success from tapping into his operations background and ensuring the dream is executed, not just sold.


Patti Caulfield
Northeast
Based at Edith Macy Conference Center
Briar Cliff Manor, New York
Direct Line: 914-945-8092

PATTI CAULFIELD
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - NORTHEAST

Patti Caulfield oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts in the Northeast region.  She is based at Edith Macy Center in Briarcliff Manor, New York.  Patti’s exposure to Fortune 500 companies within Westchester and Metro New York keeps her days exciting. She is extremely adept at finding the right Benchmark property for clients very quickly.



Corinne Whittington
Florida Corporate
Based at Hawks Cay Resort
Duck Key, Florida
Office in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Direct Line: 305-394-7030

CORINNE WHITTINGTON
GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - FLORIDA

Corinne Whittington oversees Benchmark’s global sales efforts for Florida and is based at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys.  Corinne brings over 15 years experience in the Southeast Market, which includes 6 years selling for Hawks Cay which is a very prolific destination for Florida businesses spanning almost all segments of industry.