Debbie Shepard

Debbie Shepard boasts over 25 years of expertise in hospitality recruiting, hotel global sales, operations, and international tourism industries.

She has excelled in building relationships, driving revenue, and forming strategic partnerships with top brands like Hilton Worldwide, Caesars Entertainment, and Tourism Toronto.

Debbie is a member of prominent organizations such as AHLA, ISPA, SESPAA, CLIA, FRLA, ILHA, AAHOA, MPI, SITE, CEMA, PCMA, ASAE, and FICP.

Currently, she serves as the Managing Director and Strategic Hospitality Consultant at Shepard Consulting, leveraging her wealth of knowledge and experience.

Previously, Debbie held key roles including Head of Hospitality & Strategic Partnerships at Applied Silver, Inc., and various memberships in industry associations like ISPA and CLIA.

With a diverse background that includes executive recruitment, sales management, and account directorship, Debbie has made significant contributions to the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Her track record includes Director of Sales positions at Hilton, senior sales management at Embassy Suites Hotel (now The Conrad New York), and account coordination at Club Quarters Hotels.