Michelle J. Hergenrother, CGMP, CMP

NAME:
Michelle J. Hergenrother, CGMP, CMP
PROFESSIONAL TITLE:
Director of Sales
COMPANY & BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Hampton, VA Convention & Visitor Bureau. Our department represents and markets Hampton as a leisure and group destination in it’s entirely.
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP:
Michelle Hergenrother has served on the Old Dominion Board in multiple capacities over the years and as of July 1, 2021 will begin a new term as 2nd Vice President.
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 37
YEARS WITH SGMP: Over 20
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): Yes
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU:
I have relatives who live in Juneau and Sitka Alaska. My Uncle is a commercial fisherman with his own boat and going out to catch “the BIG fish” was the best. I visited every summer for about 15 years and also spent 3 weeks in Juneau in the month of January to see how I liked the weather because I was thinking about moving there. I loved it! However, I ultimately decided to stay close to my parents.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU:
Being kind, helping others, treating people the way I would like to be treated.
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF:
Most recently, obtaining my CGMP.
Michelle J. Hergenrother, CGMP, CMP
PROFESSIONAL TITLE:
Director of Sales
COMPANY & BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Hampton, VA Convention & Visitor Bureau. Our department represents and markets Hampton as a leisure and group destination in it’s entirely.
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP:
Michelle Hergenrother has served on the Old Dominion Board in multiple capacities over the years and as of July 1, 2021 will begin a new term as 2nd Vice President.
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 37
YEARS WITH SGMP: Over 20
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): Yes
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU:
I have relatives who live in Juneau and Sitka Alaska. My Uncle is a commercial fisherman with his own boat and going out to catch “the BIG fish” was the best. I visited every summer for about 15 years and also spent 3 weeks in Juneau in the month of January to see how I liked the weather because I was thinking about moving there. I loved it! However, I ultimately decided to stay close to my parents.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU:
Being kind, helping others, treating people the way I would like to be treated.
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF:
Most recently, obtaining my CGMP.