MEET THE TEAM

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Tory Enriquez '89 | Director of Sales & Marketing

Tory Enriquez is a proud Aggie and the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center. With more than 25 years in hotel sales and marketing, Tory is an avid ambassador for Howdy Hospitality and ensures the hotel and conference center's continued success in offering leisure travelers and groups a unique, intimate experience with excellent service. Outside of the office, Tory enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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Kendra Clough | Director of Conference Planning & Catering

Meet Kendra Clough, our Director of Conference Planning & Catering, originally from Houston, Texas. Since the hotel's opening six years ago, Kendra has been an integral part of our team. She loves the opportunity to work with our young team members and guide them towards their path of making a career in hospitality. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family, traveling, and reading.

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Rachel Forester '06 | Associate Director of Sales

Rachel Forester, our Associate Director of Sales, has been part of our team since our opening six years ago. Her favorite aspect of her role is working with her clients from the University. With all of the amazing and diverse activities happening across campus, she loves that we are all connected as a part of the Aggie family. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and cooking with her family.

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Cheryl Goodman | Sales Manager

Cheryl Goodman, a seasoned Sales Manager with 30 years in the hospitality industry, thrives in Austin, Texas. For the past six years, she's been a cornerstone of Howdy Hospitality, offering guests the friendliest experience in Texas. Cheryl's passion lies in making meetings successful for her clients while indulging in her love for cooking and crafting in her free time.

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Stephanie Garza | Sales Manager

Stephanie Garza is a seasoned sales manager from Fort Worth, Texas, with nearly a decade of experience in sales and marketing at some of the state's most beautiful hotels and resorts. At the Texas A&M Hotel, she thrives on sharing the spirit of "Howdy Hospitality" with every guest and client she encounters. In her free time, Stephanie cherishes moments spent with her family, creating lasting memories together.

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Maggie Hendrix | Sales Manager

Meet Maggie Hendrix, our Sales Manager originally from Montgomery, Texas. Maggie has been in various roles during her three years at the Texas A&M Hotel. Her favorite aspect of Howdy Hospitality is meeting and serving a diverse range of people while creating memorable experiences for others. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, spending time in nature, and reading.Maggie brings her passion for hospitality and her love for personal growth to everything she does.

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Paige Hooks | Conference Planning Manager

Meet Paige Hooks, an Aggieland native and our dedicated Conference Planning Manager at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center. With three years of experience, including one year in her current role, Paige navigates event planning seamlessly, from the kitchen to the conference room. She finds inspiration in her team's collaborative spirit and the support from her management, driving her passion for success. Outside of the office, Paige enjoys spending time with her two dogs and diving into a good book.

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Sydney Ermis '22 | Catering Manager

Sydney Ermis, our Catering Manager, hails from Brenham, Texas. After attending Texas A&M University, she began her work with the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center and has been a vital part of our team for the past two years. She thrives on building relationships with clients and colleagues and enjoys the opportunity to meet new people every day. In her free time, Sydney values moments spent with friends and family and has recently completed two 5k runs.

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Kaitlyn Chilek '22 | Day Meeting Manager

Introducing Kaitlyn Chilek, our Day Meeting Manager hailing from Frisco, Texas. She boasts three years of experience in the hospitality industry. Kaitlyn thrives on building connections with both new and familiar faces, ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting impression. In her free time, Kaitlyn explores the music scene in the Bryan/College Station area.