With an impressive 100 plus years of combined experience, the team at Crescent City Consultants (CCC) instills confidence in all areas of service as the premier destination management and event planning firm in New Orleans
PATRICIA C. DENECHAUD, CMP, PRESIDENT
Since 1973, the company has been under the direction of its president
and founder, Patricia C. Denechaud, who in 1990 was awarded the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation by the Convention Liaison Council of Louisiana. In 1979, she was a co-founder of CONTACT, a national consortium of prestigious destination management firms with representation in the major convention cities in the United States and Canada. Mrs. Denechaud has been recognized extensively for her long history of community involvement
in New Orleans and had the distinction of serving as the first female president
of the New Orleans - World Trade Center, founded in 1945. She is also the co-editor of Zagat New Orleans Restaurant Survey Guide.
GINNY WESTPHAL, DIRECTOR OF SALES
As Director of Sales for Crescent City Consultants since 1986, Ginny Westphal brings to association meeting planners and corporations around
the United States the background to design the perfect tour program or
corporate event. Ginny's extensive knowledge of the New Orleans market
and its suppliers, coupled with her creativity, assures Crescent City Consultants' clients memorable, expertly planned programs and activities.
JOHN H. LANGE, JR., DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
With over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, John Lange
is responsible for the execution of all logistical components of each
event, including staff supervision, transportation, audiovisual, communications, staging, and entertainment. He acts as the liaison between Crescent City Consultants, the client, and representatives of supplier companies.
BETH LUDLUM, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Working closely with the Director of Sales and the Director of Operations to ensure the impeccable execution of each function, Beth Ludlum has over 13 years experience in creating and planning memorable occasions. She is well versed in organizing all aspects of events from inception to completion. Beth specializes in creative programming for associations and corporations with an emphasis on unique events and VIP activities.
K.T. SNYDER, CONVENTION SERVICES/TOUR DIRECTOR
K. T. Snyder has coordinated and confirmed all aspects of tour programs, registration, and hospitality personnel selection during her ten years of experience with Crescent City Consultants. Having been a tour guide, she is keenly aware of her clients' needs and handles intricate, logistical details to create customized tours. K.T. conducts a training and orientation seminar for participating staff prior to each event, as well as providing personalized on-site direction.
Additional Crescent City Consultants Full Time Staff:
ROSE ANN BAUER, OFFICE MANAGER
JANE BRANIFF, RECEPTIONIST
DEBBIE CHAISSON, CONTROLLER
Part Time Staff:
The part time staff of Crescent City Consultants is comprised of tour guides, registration and hospitality personnel, decorators, floral designers, and catering and beverage professionals. Scope and requirements of a given program determine the number of part time staff utilized.
"A big thanks to you and your excellent staff at Crescent City Consultants for the professional assistance, planning and orchestration of the activities at the Young Presidents' Organization Southern Area Conference. The Conference was a smashing success and received one of the highest ratings for a YPO Area Conference. Crescent City Consultants' attention to detail, knowledge of New Orleans and vast experience in dealing with hotels and tourist-related vendors proved to be a formidable benefit to our YPO group."
- Lawrence C. Gibbs
Young President's Organization
Louisiana Chapter
