Contact our sales team
The friendly, knowledgeable and professional sales team at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is available to answer any questions you might have about hosting your next event with us.
Dave Sclanders
Executive Director Business Development
daves@calgary-convention.com
403.261.8530
Dave became a member of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre team in May 2010. He brings a strong background in senior management sales with his past experience at Canadian Airlines, the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Zoo. Dave has held numerous volunteer board positions throughout Western Canada and is a past chair of Tourism Calgary. In his spare time, he is an avid golfer and curler.
Rhonda Woolverton
Sales Manager, Calgary
rhondaw@calgary-convention.com
403.261.8551
Rhonda joined the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre more than five years ago, after a number of years in the airline and hotel industries. During her tenure with Delta Hotels & Resorts, she received both the Gladys Isaac Award and Sales of Distinction Award. Prior to that, as a Southern Alberta Institute of Technology graduate, Rhonda showed an entrepreneurial spirit owning her own consulting business, which included fund raising, importing, real estate, fitness, dancing and administration.
Suzan Hauszner
Sales Manager, US & International
suzanh@calgary-convention.com
403.261.8556
Suzan joined the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre in April 2010 after honing her skills with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Her sales experience includes other business sectors such as pharmaceutical, airlines, and food and beverage. Suzan completed her Bachelor of Public Relations at Mount St. Vincent in Nova Scotia and being a true Maritimer, loves to fish. She is currently the Alberta Board Director for the Canadian Professional Sales Association.
Melissa Kon
Sales Manager, Canadian Associations
melissak@calgary-convention.com
403.261.8562
Melissa always knew that she would work in the hospitality industry. She started her career by completing the Hotel & Restaurant Management Program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology before going on to earn a Bachelor of Management with a major in marketing. Melissa has been at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre for more than nine years, with seven of those in event management. She has a love for animals and nature, and enjoys spending time outdoors.
Shannon Della Valle
Sales Manager, Corporate Canada
shannondv@calgary-convention.com
403.261.8586
Shannon Della Valle joined the team on January 23, 2012. Her sales and marketing experience spans the tourism and retail sectors, and includes positions with the Fairmont Palliser, Tourism Calgary and Cross Iron Mills retail mall.