Jerry Rosenthal

Global Account Executive

Jerry Rosenthal, CHA Jerry joined ConferenceDirect in 2001 bringing an extensive, diversified operations background in the hospitality industry spanning 30+ years. During that time he dedicated himself and led his staffs to servicing the needs of many of the Fortune 500 companies & associations and received many honors and accolades from both clients and hotel companies (Torch Bearer Award and Superior Hotel Award).

He has managed prominent, multifaceted hotels for Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Marriott and Pickett Suite Hotels (purchased by Doubletree Hotels) in many major cities such as Boston, New York City, Pittsburgh and opened hotels and resorts in Atlanta, Columbus (OH), Tampa, Orlando (Disney Village) and Vero Beach. Jerry has consulted for many companies, independent owners, operators, investors and Convention and Visitor Bureaus. This comprehensive and unique hotel background has given Jerry the knowledge and experience to exceed all client expectations by negotiating successful, cost effective meeting contracts.

A credo of ConferenceDirect is to give back to the community both monetarily and by providing volunteer services to charitable organizations. Sharing in that philosophy, Jerry is an active volunteer for a number of organizations including: The USO of Illinois at Midway Airport, The American Cancer Society, The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital-Boston, MA. Jerry resides in suburban Chicago with his wife Diane. They have three children and five grandchildren.