Prior to joining the Huntsville CVB in 2012, Leslie Walker enjoyed a 20+ year career in all facets of hospitality. Working her way up through the ranks as front desk associate, then planning meetings and conventions as Sales Manager and Director of Sales, finally serving as General Manager, all within the lodging industry. As a Logistics Planner for a Huntsville-based software company, Leslie organized national and international conferences. In her position at the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, she works with Association, Cyber Security, Multi-cultural and Social Media-based convention markets and is a regular contributor to the iHeartHsv.com blog.