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Meet AC

PRESIDENT & CEO

Atlantic City, NJ

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ABOUT ATLANTIC CITY With over 5 miles of Boardwalk alongside clean, white, sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City is within a day’s drive of 40% of the nation’s population and serves as the perfect getaway for fun times and memorable experiences. Atlantic City is one of the top places to have meetings in America – it’s in the heart of the Northeast, within an easy day’s drive of one-third of the U.S. population and approximately 100 miles from New York, less than 300 miles from Boston,

less than 60 miles from Philadelphia and 150 miles from Washington, D.C. Atlantic City’s casino hotel properties off the hottest action in casino gaming and sports betting, exceptional entertainment, first-class accommodations, exciting nightlife and so much more. The greater Atlantic City region also boasts 20 championship-caliber golf courses within a short 30-mintes drive and comprise the tranquil beauty of wetlands, stunning bay views, challenging landscapes, rolling fairways, stretches of sand bunkers, tall pine trees and majestic vineyards. For more information, view the Visitor Guide.

THINGS TO DO Beach and Boardwalk – The beach is where it all started: pristine sand with healthy salt air and a developer who saw the promise it held. Now Atlantic City is one of the world’s favorite destinations and the beach differentiates it from any other gaming locale. Today, the Boardwalk is more than five miles in length and 60 feet across at its widest points. The present structure is seated on concrete and steel pilings; constructed of thousands of two-by-fours. The boards are replaced approximately every 12 years due to the immense foot traffic. Dining – Atlantic City is increasingly becoming known for its thriving culinary scene with some of the top chefs in the industry, including Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Michael Symon, Jose Garces, Gordon Ramsay & more opening restaurants here alongside other nationally acclaimed locales such as The Palm, Cuba Libre, and Buddakan, among many others. The city is increasingly becoming known for its stunning array of ethnic options, from authentic Chinese and Vietnamese to great south-of-the-border, Italian and Japanese influences. The city offers an interesting dichotomy with trendy, eclectic establishments rising alongside home-style ‘mom and pop” locales, classic Boardwalk cuisine and one of America’s greatest spots for a sub sandwich in the White House Sub Shop. Shopping – Atlantic City is quickly becoming nearly as known for its world-class shopping as for its gaming options. Among the options include: Tanger Outlets The Walk, a $76 million, 15-city block dining and retail outlet, with upscale retailers, downsized prices and the recent addition of Bass Pro Shops; The Quarter at Tropicana, part of a $245 million expansion, with 200,000 square feet of retail, dining, entertainment and spa options. Additional diverse shopping can be found along the Boardwalk and throughout the city’s casinos. Arts & Culture – The Atlantic City area is full of history and locations to celebrate it. Among them: Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton College, Atlantic City Historical Museum, Atlantic City Ballet, the Civil Rights Garden, New Jersey Korean War Memorial and Atlantic City Art Center. Other notable sites off the Boardwalk include: the famous Absecon Lighthouse, the Atlantic City Aquarium, abundant antiquing, nearby historic villages, lush gardens, wineries, zoos and more.

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Sports & Recreation – Ranked among the Top Ten Golf Cities in America by ForbesTraveler.com, Atlantic City is one of the East Coast’s premier golfing destinations with over 25 courses surrounding the Atlantic City area, providing a challenge to novice and advanced golfers alike. Many courses are championship-caliber, designed by some of the top course consultants in the country. Atlantic City’s ocean-side location provides a generous opportunity for day cruises, sailing, fishing, boat, canoe or kayak rentals. Nearby local, state and national parks such as Atlantic County Park at Lake Lenape, Edwin B. Forsythe. ABOUT MEET AC Meet AC is the sales and marketing force that supports the Atlantic City Convention Center. Providing 486,600 contiguous square feet of exhibit space, as well as 45 meeting rooms featuring an extra 109,100 square feet, ample pre-function space, and all the amenities you would expect. Creating economic development through conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism in Atlantic City, we are a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism. Meet AC focuses on three primary objectives: sales, marketing and services. Our mission is to create enhanced visitor spending and economic impact through attracting meetings and conventions to Atlantic City. ABOUT THE ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER The Atlantic City Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, New Jersey, was designed to incorporate and reflect Atlantic City's seaside location, and has won the prestigious "Award of Excellence in Architectural Design" from the Pennsylvania Society of Architects. Regional decor is evident throughout the building, from the wave-inspired carpeting and granite flooring to the atrium's Rock Bar, an attractive setting for any event planner. Visitors entering the building are welcomed by a 90-foot high skylit atrium lobby complete with a lobby concierge, sculptures and art. Artist Jonathan Borofsky created the five flying fish sculptures suspended above the atrium floor. Twenty seven cast stone sculptures, created by Thomas Van Dyke of Prospect Park and cast by America n Trim Stone of Haskell, are inset into the atrium walls and represent local sea life such as starfish, crabs and seahorses. The fourth floor showcases artist William Wegman's photographic exhibit entitled Six Scenic Scenes that depicts his famous weimaraners in costume and participating in activities found throughout New Jersey.

• 500,000 Contiguous Square Feet of Exhibit Space Occupying a site of nearly 31 acres, making it one of the East Coast's largest Convention Centers.

• 5 Spacious Exhibit Halls from 29,400 square feet to 199,500 square feet.

• 45 Meeting Rooms surrounding the expansive atrium lobby with a total of 109,100 square feet.

• The facility features 32,000 square feet of ample pre-function space.

• Pedestrian air bridge links the Convention Center to the adjoining Sheraton Hotel.

Green – The Atlantic City Convention Center is committed to preserving its unique seaside environment while providing a safe, healthy atmosphere for our guests. "Going Green" has consistently been one of the Center's main operating objectives. Several initiatives have already been implemented throughout the facility while others are in the works. Management remains committed to exploring new opportunities to better conserve and reuse our valuable resources through recycling, retrofitting and seeking alternatives to energy.

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POSITION SUMMARY

TITLE: President & CEO DEPARTMENT: Convention Development REPORTS TO: Meet AC Board of Directors

Direct Reports: Vice President Convention Sales; Director of Finance & Administration, Marketing Director, Communications Manager, and Executive Assistant to the President & VP of Sales

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide inspired leadership organization wide, encourage innovative thinking and employee engagement.• Ensure an effective and high preforming management team.• Make high level decisions about policy, budget and strategy.• Report to the board of directors, partners and stakeholders to keep them informed.• Ensure an effective strategy to maintain and attract partners (members) that support the goals and mission.• Act as the primary spokesperson for the organization and the hospitality industry.• Assure that the organization has a long- and short-term strategy to achieve the mission and annual goals.• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the tourism and hospitality industry.• Provide leadership in developing and implementing programs and financial plans that support both annual and

long-term goals.• Ensure compliance with local and state lobbying laws and funding requirements.• Maintain and develop effective professional networks with principal stakeholders, partners and funders.• Identify and secure funding to support the organization goals and to ensure a diverse financial portfolio.• Oversee all operations and business activities.• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines, business ethics, effective Board governance and in-house polices.• Ensure effective sales and marketing strategies that work to promote Atlantic City as a convention and

international visitor destination.• Constant focus on identifying new customers for the Atlantic City Convention Center and all other properties in

Atlantic City.• Work to ensure rebooking of current customers rebook the Atlantic City Convention Center and all other

properties in Atlantic City.• Support the convention sales team in achieving the annual room night goal.• Work with the business community, local government officials and hospitality leaders to address community

issues that impact visitors, residents and workers alike.• Review financial and non-financial reports.• Analyze problematic situations, provide advice for improvements and suggest solutions.• Ensure the development and implementation of a business marketing strategy for overseas tourism and attracting

meeting and conventions.• Must be willing to travel for national Board meetings, domestically and overseas for tourism business.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university; ten or more years work experience. AMaster’s degree is a plus.

• Hotel, DMO, and/or Convention Center experience required.• A thorough understanding of the destination and its marketing and business challenges will be an advantage.• Sitting CEO, President, COO, Vice President, General Manager of a similar size or larger organization in the for-

profit or not-for profit sector.

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• Demonstrated expertise working with elected officials from multiple jurisdictions and with union leadership toaccomplish business objectives.

• Experience working with boards and/or multiple stakeholder groups, including local political officials.• Volunteer or direct experience with Boards of not-for-profit membership organizations that utilize public funds.• An experienced leader and financial executive with appropriate industry experience.• A well-organized and self-directed individual.• An individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication

skills.• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the

Board and outside stakeholders.• A demonstrated track record of success that can be tracked to the individual's efforts and leadership is vital.• A flexible, responsive and politically astute leader, comfortable with capably managing multiple programs.• A leader with outstanding communication skills who is also a very persuasive public speaker.• An individual with broad business vision and the ability to lead an organization in developing and executing a

business plan.• An individual with strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity who is able to gain and maintain the respect of

industry colleagues, clients and government contacts and build coalitions with key partners.

CHARACTERISTICS:

High Likeability Strong Business Acumen Politically Savvy

Charismatic Confident Visionary

Diplomatic Genuine Authentic

Humble Strategic Collaborator

• A leader with exceptional problem-solving skills who is a quick study. A passionate and inspirational leader thatcan support and act within a team environment.

• A successful track record of building alliances with a wide range of constituents.• A team leader who works well in a collegial management environment but is equally comfortable in a more

competitive corporate environment.• Active within the community.• Acts as a self-starter with high energy.• Aggressive in pursuing new business opportunities and the ability to go above and beyond the commonly accepted

standards.

TOP PRIORITIES:

1. Immediately engage in the sales process in order to meet key customers and assist where needed.2. Immediately form strong and meaningful relationships with all stakeholder groups and evaluate their input and

concerns. This includes political leaders as well as hospitality industry and local business leaders.3. Review the strategic plan and Identify opportunities for engagement.

If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please send your resume to the SearchWide Global Executive listed below.

Kellie Henderson, Senior Vice President | SearchWide Global

www.searchwideglobal.com | info@searchwideglobal.com

703-912-7247 (direct) | 703-463-7042 (mobile)

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