Meet our Team
The highly trained and professional staff members of
UT Conferences & Event Services are prepared to make your next event a success.
Our Team
Leanna Belew
Executive Director
lbelew1@utk.edu
Megan Henderson, CCP
Director of Conferences
mhenderson@utk.edu
Suzanne Beeler
Director of Finance
sbeeler@utk.edu
Jeremy Easterday
Sales Manager
jeasterd@utk.edu
Hope Antone
Conference Center
Sales & Service Manager
hantone@utk.edu
John Humphrey
Operations Manager
jhumphr1@utk.edu
Jessica Swett
Office Manager
Barry Neal, CMP
Contracts & Procurement Manager
Greg Eisele
Certified Executive Chef
Heather McNeal
Event Manager
Jenny Lackey
Accounting Specialist
Emily Huffman
Event Coordinator
Alexis Valdez
Event Coordinator
Mark Russell
IT Administrator
Ben Chance
IT Administrator
Brianna Nelson
Social Media Specialist
Dianna Hembree
Administrative Specialist
Samantha Bergstrand
Banquet Captain
Patrick Alley
Art Director
Why Join Our Student Staff?
Joining our student staff at Conferences and Event Services offers invaluable hands-on experience in event coordination, providing opportunities to develop crucial organizational and leadership skills.
Paid Internship Opportunities
Gain Valuable Event Management Experience
Temporary Summer Event Staff Roles Available
From Start to Finish, Our Experience Shows
As a former student intern with UT Conferences, I can confidently say that this experience was the catalyst for my career in tourism. The real-world challenges of planning so many diverse events not only solidified my passion for the industry but also equipped me with practical skills that continue to set me apart in my profession. UT Conferences was not just an internship; it was a springboard that ignited my passion for the tourism and hospitality industry.
— Justin Keyes-Bundy, Digital Content Manager, Visit Bend Oregon
