Conferon, Inc, the US’s largest independent meeting planning company, today announces the addition of Mike Rowan and Linda Walter as Account Executives servicing the St. Louis Regional Office.

Mike Rowan comes to Conferon from the Gaylord Opryland Nashville where he spent more than 19 years, most recently serving as Director of National Accounts for the Midwest region. In 2003, he was granted the Regional Supplier of the Year Award from the Conferon St. Louis regional office. A member of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Rowan currently resides in Wildwood, MO.

Linda Walter comes to Conferon with more than 24 years of hospitality industry experience to her credit. Most recently, she worked for AACSB International as Director of Events and Sponsorships. A resident of St. Louis, Walter is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and has received awards from both the St. Louis Area Chapter of MPI and the St Louis Hospitality Industry Council.

“We are proud to have such respected and experienced professionals as part of our team,” said Jeff Sacks, CMP, Vice President Midwest Region, Conferon.