Media spokespeople

The following individuals are experts in many areas of the convention industry:

Greg Ortale,
President & CEO
When Ortale took office as president and chief executive officer in 1987, Meet Minneapolis was a newly constituted organization. A 31-year travel and convention industry veteran, he has worked fervently since 1987 to ensure the growth of the organization.

Kevin Lewis,
Vice President of Convention Sales
A 22-year hospitality industry veteran, Lewis joined Meet Minneapolis in 1987. He is now responsible for sales at the Minneapolis Convention Center and Meet Minneapolis.

Karyn Gruenberg,
Vice President of Marketing
Gruenberg joined Meet Minneapolis in 1996 to oversee the development of all marketing tools to better sell Minneapolis as a tourist and convention destination.


To schedule an interview with Meet Minneapolis, please contact:
Shana Steidl
Communications Coordinator
612.767.8024

Laura McCarthy
Marketing Communications Director
(612) 767-8028