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Meeting Contacts

Laurie Frank - Executive Director of Sales

Laurie Frank - Executive Director of Sales

With a sales career spanning over three decades, Laurie oversees the group sales and conference services teams for the resort, to include the group sales efforts at the newest luxury addition, Hotel Effie, which opened on the resort in February of 2021. Laurie can be reached at 850.267.6647 or through our form.

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Nancy Wilkerson - National Sales Manager

Based remotely in Atlanta, Nancy is responsible for booking all group business with 51 rooms or more in Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Missouri. She offers 25 years of experience representing Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® so allow her to be your trusted advisor in planning your next meeting. Outside of Sandestin®, Nancy has spent 10 years representing luxury boutique and casino resorts in Georgia, Mississippi and Las Vegas. She can be reached at 850-267-8253 or through our form

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Kim Wetzel - National Sales Manager

Kim is responsible for Florida, North and South Carolina, Mid-Atlantic states, and the Northeast.  She has 19 years of experience in the Hotel Group Sales business (a majority of the time in Orlando) and most recently began representing Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® in September of 2021. She can be reached at 850-267-6868 or through our form.

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Chelsea Pyzik - National Sales Manager

Chelsea is responsible for Mississippi, Louisiana, and most of the southwest and pacific regions. Originally from Michigan, Chelsea has lived in Florida for over 10 years, having worked for several hotels and resorts in the panhandle region. She began with Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® in 2015 and has held positions in Audio Visual, Catering and Conference Services before joining the Group Sales team. Her knowledge and experience in resort operations and event planning make her a huge asset to the clients she works with. Chelsea can be reached at 850.267.8255 or through our form.

Melissa Tereyla

Melissa Tereyla - National Sales Manager

Melissa is responsible for our executive meetings across the country. With nearly a decade of experience at the prestigious Broadmoor, Melissa honed her skills in luxury hospitality and event management. From orchestrating high-profile conferences to curating bespoke experiences, she has mastered the art of exceeding client expectations and most recently began representing Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in January of 2024. She can be reached at 850-267-8285 or through our form.

Wedding Contacts

Wedding Manager

Kimberly Snelson - Weddings and Special Events Manager

Kimberly Snelson has worked in a variety of roles across the hospitality sector for many years. This experience has provided her with the knowledge and skills to succeed in her role as a Weddings and Special Events Managers at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort®. Kimberly is a genuine people-person and brings enthusiasm and passion to every wedding and event she manages. She is creative and works intensely with brides and grooms to deliver the wedding of their dreams. Kimberly can be reach at 850.267.8736 or through our form

Jodi Joyce - Weddings and Special Events Manager

Jodi Joyce - Weddings and Special Events Manager

Jodi is one of our Weddings and Special Events Manager at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort®. Through several years of experience Jodi aims to not only please, but to make special event dreams come true.  She has a desire to customize the details of every event and wedding through service and uniqueness that exceeds expectations and represents the style and vision that clients are creating. Jodi can be reach at 850.267.7793 or through our form.

Jessalyn Moore - Weddings and Special Events Coordinator

Jessalyn Moore - Weddings and Special Events Coordinator

Jessalyn is our Wedding and Special Events Coordinator. She came down 10 years ago from chilly Michigan to enjoy the sun and sand of Northwest Florida. Since moving, she has worked hard in every part of the hospitality industry, from restaurants to banquets to hotels. Through her years servicing weddings on 30A, she has found a strong passion for weddings and helping others make their wedding dreams come true. Jessalyn spends her spare time going on adventures with her 5-year-old daughter and enjoying the perks of living on the water. Jessalyn can be reached at 850.267.7789 or through our form.