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Testimonials:

“When I began exploring full-service meeting planning companies, ConferenceDirect emerged as the clear leader for various reasons. The level of professionalism of the ConferenceDirect associates and the organization surpassed that of the other meeting planning organizations. The fact that ConferenceDirect has an experience requirement to join was appealing because I had over 16 years in the industry and wanted to be surrounded with comparable experience. The level of commitment to training was evident and showed an investment in my success.

It was also important to be a part of a team led by a leader that would be available to ensure my success.  Doug Baarman leads a top producing team in ConferenceDirect, and our success is always a priority to Doug. He puts the individual team member’s needs first and realizes our success is the key to his success. Whether it is the bi-weekly conference calls, weekly training emails or the phone calls where he mentors you with a new prospective client or to help you troubleshoot a situation with an existing customer. Doug is always ready and willing to assist you and promotes a team environment that is welcoming and supportive”.

Melissa Ronacher
Senior Vice President of Global Accounts
ConferenceDirect

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“Over the past 12 years, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of three different teams with Doug Baarman. I first worked with Doug at Marriott International and when he moved to ConferenceDirect, I readily accepted the chance to follow him.

He is a forward-thinker who is always coming up with new ideas on how to improve our skill sets. Not only does he have the creative ability to think outside the box, but he also has the initiative and skill to implement positive change.

No matter what level of success you are striving to meet, Doug will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have the tools, the motivation, and the encouragement to succeed. He is accessible and never hesitates to jump on a plane and join you on sales calls.

Doug has been an incredible inspiration to me. His knowledge and guidance have enabled me to achieve goals beyond my expectations. I can easily say that Doug Baarman has been my #1 advocate!  Doug’s outstanding commitment to his teams and to ConferenceDirect has been recognized and appreciated throughout the company. And it came as no surprise to anyone on Doug’s team that he was awarded the first Team Director Award for ConferenceDirect in 2010.

I am proud to be a part of Doug Baarman’s team and I look forward to reaching many more successful milestones as a team member on his team”.

Carla Aho
Senior Vice President of Global Accounts
ConferenceDirect

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It is with sincere appreciation that I write this recommendation of Doug Baarman, Senior Vice President/Team Director for ConferenceDirect.

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Doug over the past few years and I cannot imagine running my business without Doug. Doug is supportive, professional, communicative, and quite knowledgeable when it comes to the hospitality industry. Doug has regular conference calls, he is readily available when I need to speak with him on an issue and he is always willing to come with me on sales presentations, meetings with clients or needed conference calls. Doug keeps me apprised of all pertinent issues with regards to ConferenceDirect and our hotel partners.

I feel that having Doug Baarman as my team Director is a necessity for my growth and success. My philosophy to success is trust, passion for the job, professional work ethic, and professionalism at all times…this is something that Doug exemplifies, as well, and for this I am proud to be a part of his team.

Sheri Monello Davies
Vice President of Global Accounts
ConferenceDirect

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I have known Doug for over a decade and have the utmost respect for him, his business acumen, and his ability to keep a team focus.  For me, it is important to maintain my independence and still be a part of a team. As a leader, myself, I want to partner with a leader that is committed to ensuring success. Doug puts the individual team member’s needs first and realizes our success is the key to his success. He provides our team training and mentoring through his bi-weekly conference calls, weekly training emails, and phone calls where he mentors you. In addition, Doug is always ready and willing to assist on sales calls. By joining Doug Baarman’s team, you will be a part of one of the top producing teams in ConferenceDirect and your success will always be a priority to Doug.  There is a great chance that I would not be with ConferenceDirect today if it were not for Doug.

Brian Chisolm
Vice President of Global Accounts
ConferenceDirect

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Doug Baarman is the BEST!  I truly feel it is because of him that I have been a success with ConferenceDirect.  He provides leadership and guidance to help you acquire and maintain accounts.  He is always willing to think “outside the box” in securing business.  He is always patient and knowledgeable when you are asking for assistance. Doug is the ultimate team player, whether for sales calls, administration issues, or training. Doug is one of the major reasons why ConferenceDirect is so successful.

Lisa Frulla
Global Account Executive
ConferenceDirect

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Never afraid to take a risk, Doug Baarman assumed the Senior Director position of Marriott’s very first commission-based sales team back in the spring of 2003. In the span of only 4 years, he grew what was, at the time, a fledgling team of only a couple of sales reps, into a self-funding powerhouse of over 30 senior account executives. By 2006, the team was generating an average of $100M in group room revenue per year. Doug was always very supportive and involved with the success of every member of his team. He worked diligently to ensure that our efforts were never in vain and he maintained a team culture of open communication, in which new ideas were always welcome and encouraged. Doug has earned a well-deserved reputation of being a very likable and well-respected leader.

Daniel Reinkopf
Global Account Executive
ConferenceDirect