Jerry Horan

Chief Operating Officer

Office: 530-677-9188
Fax: 509-479-4478
Email: jerry.horan@conferencedirect.com

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Jerry Horan

Jerry Horan, Chief Operating Officer (COO), ConferenceDirect quickly excelled in the entrepreneurial model of ConferenceDirect, achieving the designation of Senior Vice President in 2004. In 2008 he was made COO due to his hard work and commitment to the company. Mr. Horan’s contributions to ConferenceDirect are evident in the growth of the business, its infrastructure and the recruitment of top leaders in the industry. Mr. Horan began his career in the hospitality industry in 1987 with Hilton. He worked in San Francisco in the Hilton Professional Development Program at the San Francisco Airport Hilton. He then spent seven years at the 1,900 room San Francisco Hilton Hotel. Known as a flagship for both Hilton and the convention industry he made his mark on this convention hotel, by achieving the position of Assistant Director of Sales. He continued his career with Hilton by becoming Director of Sales at the Pointe Hilton Resorts. He demonstrated his executive capabilities by leading the sales teams at the three resorts within the Pointe Hilton Resorts. In recognition of his leadership, he was promoted to Director of Marketing. These three resorts represented 1,800 rooms. Again, Mr. Horan confirmed his ability to lead and manage complex organizations.

Mr. Horan received his Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. He has been active in the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) for more than 20 years. Jerry resides in Sacramento with his wife Jennifer and their four boys, Riley, Shea, Charlie and Blair.