Key Events Appoints Stephen Lazar Vice President of Sales

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 18, 2012) – Key Events, San Francisco’s leader in event and destination management, announces the addition of Stephen Lazar to their team as Vice President of Sales.

Stephen comes to Key Events with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having spent much of this time at SMG, the world’s leading private management company for public venues. Stephen served as VP of Business Development and Operations at SAVOR…SMG for over a decade, accountable for the financial and operational oversight of multiple West Coast food & beverage accounts, including the Moscone Center, as well as leading national sales efforts, brand development and marketing.

Most recently, Stephen served as Managing Partner of Green Owl, working to improve and develop sustainable practices within the hospitality industry.

“I am thrilled that Stephen has joined our team in 2012,” said Heather Keenan, President and Founder of Key Events. “His ability to blend creativity and logistics compliment Key Events’ trademark approach, assuring that he will guide our clients to valuable and substantive programs.”

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About Key Events
Key Events partners with companies to develop targeted marketing events and destination services that exceed business objectives, build community and engage attendees. Based in San Francisco since 1990, Key Events is a member of the Hosts Global Alliance, a rapidly growing alliance of Destination Management Companies currently representing fifty one DMCs and one cruise alliance member around the globe. To learn more about Key Events, please visit www.keyevents.com.

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Media Contact:
Kelly Stoneberg
Key Events, Inc.
415.695.8000
kellys@keyevents.com