Meet Our Team
Tom PashaPresidentCONTACT Planning/Production, Inc.
tpasha@contactplan.com
(407) 891-2252
Fax: (407) 891-6428
Tom began his career in the meetings and event planning industry with Hyatt Hotels. With Hyatt Tom held the position of Sales Manager and Director of Sales in more than a dozen convention hotels, destination resorts and sales offices nationwide. He put his sales and management experience to work with other planning companies before forming Contact Planning. Today Tom is regarded as one of the industry's top planners. In addition, Tom also delivers audio-conferences, sales training and performance consulting.Adam KellyDirector of National AccountsMissouri Office
AKelly@Contactplan.com
573-893-2240
Fax: 816-817-1973
Adam attended Missouri State University earning a degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Administration. Upon graduation, he took a position as a Corporate Management Trainee with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. On completion of the training program, Adam was promoted and transferred through various management positions in the hotel, focusing on guest service and operations before moving into the Sales Department. Adam moved on as a National Account Manager for an independent management company that operates the InterContinental and Sheraton Hotels of Kansas City, two of the premier hotels in the midwest market. Adam worked to develop relationships and serve his corporate and association clients. Adam joined CONTACT Planning in 2009. His top priority while working on the behalf of his national clientele, is making the meeting planning process as cost effective and efficient as possible, through his attention to detail and follow-up.Derrick FranklinDirector of National AccountsSOUTHEAST OFFICE
DFranklin@contactplan.com
494-254-5746
Cell: 470-446-9709
Derrick began his career as an F&B management trainee. From there he held positions in Conference Services and Restaurant management. He was later recruited as a corporate and national sales manager with the 910 room Adam’s Mark hotel. Later recruited by Starwood Hotels and Resorts as a Global Account Director representing the portfolio of properties. He later gained experience as a National and Regional account manager with several convention and visitor bureaus based in Washington, D.C. He has been the owner of a travel franchise focusing on leisure and group travel with a specialty in cruise bookings. Derrick joined CONTACT Planning in 20. His top priority while working on the behalf of his clientele, is making the meeting planning process as cost effective and efficient as possible, through his attention to detail and follow-up.