Mission
The mission of the Convention & Visitors Bureau is to assist in the development of the economy of the Village of Lisle. The Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) does this through the promotion and encouragement of all aspects of the travel industry, including meetings, conventions, tours, and special events. The purpose of the bureau is to solicit all types of travelers to the area, whether they travel for business or pleasure.
Staff
Priscilla Tomei, Executive Director |
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Priscilla serves the position of Executive Director of the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau since October 2007. Ms. Tomei brought to the LCVB an extensive background of 20+ years of sales experience, including hotel sales. Priscilla maintains the organizational foundation for the sales, marketing and service efforts of the bureau. She is committed to ensuring that the LCVB delivers a quality experience to all Lisle visitors—conference delegates, tourists and business travelers.
Ms. Tomei is currently working towards a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification. |
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Brenda Littell, Senior Sales Manager |
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Brenda has worked for the bureau since 1994. She has held various positions and has been responsible for all market segments throughout her career with the LCVB. Brenda currently works with state and national associations and government markets. She is also responsible for the medical market and third party management companies.
Brenda has a passion for the hospitality industry and loves meeting new people and building business relationships with them. Ms. Littell has membership in HSMAI, MPI, ASAE.
Ms. Littell received her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She has also completed Destination Selling Sales Academy through DMAI. |
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Larry Slade, Senior Sales Manager |
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Larry started with the bureau in 1996 and brought to the LCVB an extensive background of 30+ years in the hospitality industry with experience in both cruise lines and the airlines. Larry currently directs the sales in SMERF and Tour & Travel markets. Throughout his 12 years at the bureau, Mr. Slade has many accomplishments of which to be proud—most recently:
Mr. Slade has membership in RCMA, NTA, and ABA. Larry is also an active member of the VFW Post 5696 and is a graduate of Lisle Citizen’s Police and Lisle-Woodridge Citizen’s Fire Academy. |
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| Bob Riccio, Sales Manager | ||
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Bob accepted the sales manager position for the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau in May 2008. Bob is Sales Manager to both corporate and sports markets.
A graduate of DePaul University, Chicago IL, with a Bachelor of Science in accounting, Mr. Riccio began his career in the Chicagoland area as an accounting manager. He left accounting to broaden his experience in sales and marketing.
Mr. Riccio previously worked for many leading home building companies, including Realen Homes (formerly Orleans Homes) Inverness, IL; Bielinski Home—Waukesha, WI, and James Martin Luxury Homes—Phoenix, AZ.
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| Diane Homolka, Business Manager | ||
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Diane has worked for the LCVB since 2000. She started as the Bureau Services Coordinator where she provided extensive support and coordination in all administrative, operational and facility related issues and projects.
In the last two years in her role as Business Manager, she has worked closely with the director in managing the day-to-day operations of the bureau and serves as project manager for its publications and media buys.
Prior to the bureau, Ms. Homolka worked at several Jewel Food Stores for 25 years in various positions.
Ms. Homolka graduated from Benedictine University, Lisle IL with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. She has several office technology certificates and is working towards her Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification. |
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| Katie Palombit | ||
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Katie recently joined the staff at the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau as Bureau Services Coordinator. She is responsible for handling all visitor information requests as well as providing support and coordination in administrative projects.
After completing internships at other local CVB’s, Katie believes that the hospitality industry is an industry of opportunity and is eager to establish herself in the hospitality profession.
Ms. Palombit received a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University. |
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Testimonials
“I have had the pleasure of working with the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau for the past 5 years. They are very professional and provide a service that is very helpful. I was not aware of all the benefits of working with a Convention & Visitors Bureau until the Lisle CVB introduced themselves to me. My eyes were opened to what a wonderful resource they are and how much they can help with the meeting planning process. I now look to Convention Visitor Bureaus in other areas of the country. Convention & Visitors Bureaus are now my first call whenever I am planning a meeting.”
Teresa Pearson
Associate Business Analyst
Wausau Insurance Companies
“A Dynamic Team
The Regional Council Meeting of Blacks In Government (BIG), Region V was held October 12-13, 2007 at the Hyatt Hotel in Lisle, IL. The New Kemet Harambe Chapter of Blacks In Government, as the host, worked with the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau as a dynamic team in the preparation of this meeting, which we believe was taken to the next level in meeting planning and hospitality excellence. The weekend meeting began with a dinner musical show on Friday evening in tribute to the Chicago Blues Brothers, continued with small business exhibitors, including corporate sponsors who lined the ballroom foyer on Saturday morning, and the general membership meeting, consisting of council representatives from IL, IN, MI, OH, and WI, which was held all day on Saturday.
The Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau cosponsored the Saturday afternoon luncheon in the hotel's beautiful lobby area, which also featured live jazz entertainment by the Frank Menzies Jazz Trio, featuring the meeting coordinator, Ethel Crisp, CMP as the trio's soloist. On Saturday evening, the Bureau also provided creative suggestions to promote the Host Chapter's Annual Educational Fundraiser and Scholarship Event, which featured live band entertainment, singers and dancers, door prizes, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. This was a tremendous success. It was evident by the numerous complimentary remarks received by Region V BIG members, the exhibitors, the hotel staff, and even some of the guests in the hotel that this was a top-notch and well-organized meeting. Kudos to all of the Lisle CVB for their exceptional and creative assistance and teamwork efforts in making this meeting an outstanding event for BIG. Well Done, Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau, you're the BEST!”
Ethel Leonara Crisp, CMP
New Kemet Harambe Chapter Meeting Coordinator
Blacks In Government, Region V
