Kristine (Kris) McMahon, CMP brings over a decade of experience in hospitality, sales, and event technology, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering strategic growth. With a deep passion for creating meaningful experiences, she joined CDIA as a consultant in 2024 to support the events team and now serves as the organization’s Director of Events as of June 2025.

Before joining CDIA, Kris served as an Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Marriott, where she oversaw revenue growth and market share expansion across multiple hotel properties. Her diverse background includes revenue management, business analytics, food & beverage, and full-scale event operations.

Kris holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Grand Valley State University. She lives in Interlochen, Michigan, with her husband and two sons.