Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Hires

The Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (OKC CVB) recently added three new staff members to the team to support the convention and leisure demand for the destination.  

April Smith joined the team as a Convention Sales Manager, focusing on bringing in meetings to Oklahoma City. Prior to joining the OKC CVB, Smith held various hotel leadership positions with Raymond Management Company in operations and sales over the past 16 years. 

The OKC CVB also recently welcomed Jenna Mazzoccoli to the marketing team as the Communications Manager. Before working with the OKC CVB, she was on the editorial staff at the Buzz Magazines in Houston, TX.  

Lastly, Katie Brickman, the new Convention Services Manager, will assist meeting planners with logistics and servicing needs for incoming meetings and conventions. Prior to joining the OKC CVB, Brickman was an Inside Sales Representative at Paycom. Brickman also spent two years as the Event Rentals Manager at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.  

“These new positions are critical to Oklahoma City’s growing visitor economy, and their passion and expertise are already making a positive impact,” said OKC CVB President Zac Craig. “We are excited to have such passionate ambassadors for Oklahoma City.”  

About the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. The CVB is the tourism information source for visitors to and the citizens of Oklahoma City. As the City’s official destination marketing organization, the mission of the CVB is to contribute to the economic well-being of Oklahoma City and its citizens through the solicitation and servicing of conventions and other related group business, to promote the city as a first-class visitor destination, and to enhance Oklahoma City's name and image.