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Meet the Member
Jenna Light | Parks Hospitality Group
Where do you currently work and how long have you been there?
I currently work for Parks Hospitality Group as an Area Group Sales Manager, servicing four Hilton hotels in the Raleigh-Cary area - Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary, DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Cary I-40 and the TRU by Hilton RaleighDurham Airport. My 4-year anniversary is this October! I can’t believe it.
Tell me about your position and the organization you are with.
With my position, I manage all incoming corporate and (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal) SMERF group leads. I started with Parks Hospitality Group four years ago as Sales Coordinator and have been promoted twice since then, now taking on the role as Area Group Sales Manager. Parks Hospitality Group is an award-winning hotel development and management company based in Raleigh, NC. My favorite thing about Parks is that it is a smaller company, with a corporate team that truly cares about their property level team members. After their support for the past two trying years during COVID, I couldn’t be more confident in being a part of this company.
What are your hobbies?
Going to the beach, hanging out with my 8-year-old Black Lab named Remy and exploring local new food spots.
Why did you join MPI Carolinas Chapter?
I joined MPI in hopes of enhancing my network, learning to be a better leader and giving back to the industry that I love! Everyone could not have been more welcoming! I look forward to continuing to grow in the organization.
What advice would you give someone interested in pursuing a career in our industry?
I would say to absolutely go for it! I feel so lucky to have chosen this path and to be a part of this industry. My biggest piece of advice to people in the hospitality industry is to always go the extra mile. Finding a way to “wow” a customer is so rewarding.
What is your ideal vacation/vacation spot?
Somewhere tropical! My favorite local beach town is Salter Path, NC. My family has been visiting there since before I was born. It feels like a second home.
