Martin Heneghan
Director of Sales and Marketing
At the helm of Sales and Marketing, Marty finds joy in the art of connection—whether it’s ensuring our guests have unforgettable experiences or steering his team towards shared victories.
Off duty, you might find him perfecting his swing on the golf course, riding the waves with wake surfing, or spending quality time with his beloved Basset Hounds.
It’s this blend of passion, play, and professionalism that he brings to The Blackstone, making every interaction not just a transaction, but a doorway to lasting memories.
Martin.heneghan@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Laura Golen
Senior Group Sales Manager
The idea of space is one that Laura Golen has expanded upon for years with her thoughtful and contemplative work. Groups of 21 or more find community and meeting spaces because of her eye for programming and scheduling, and mastery within relational roles.
An experiential designer, Golen is known for “creating experiences” while being an expert in what makes the place run: lasting trusting relationships.
Her influences stem from global travel and great musicians from our time.
Laura.golen@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Jennifer Kramer
Senior Sales Manager
In the dynamic world of sales, Jennie’s passion lies in forging lasting bonds with clients and driving the hotel to new heights of success.
When she is not navigating the bustling corridors of the hotel, you'll find her globe-trotting to unseen destinations, savoring the flavors of new restaurants, or pushing limits in fitness classes.
Her heart also beats for her involvement with MPI, where she extends her love for building community and enhancing professional growth.
Connect with her to explore how to create memorable experiences together at The Blackstone Hotel.
Jennifer.kramer@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Adriana Romero
Group Sales Manager
Hailing from United States, Romero began at a young age exploring the medium of making everyone smile, examining the effect of space and time on the planning process. Her influences stem from spending time with her husband, binge watching true crime movies, bike riding with her family, and cuddling with her fur baby.
Lauded as one of the most influential leaders in the sales and events movement, she is reinventing the process of engaging customers, creating tailored proposals and offers through astute discovery projects that, at this moment in time, are being kept from public audience.
Adriana.romero@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Beth Andrew
Director, Business & Leisure Travel
Beth has been considered a genius in the art of ensuring loyalty from frequent travelers and having them feel The Blackstone is their “home away from home” for years, through operating in the underground business and leisure travel scene.
The evolution of providing high end service to top tier guests has been credited to her, but really, the community created around the movement was a collaboration, something she is always reminding critics.
Look for more dramatic and innovative work to come in the next years while she finds new inspirations from discovering new cuisine and traveling the land.
Beth.andrew@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Tammy Jordan
Director of Catering and Events
Jordan has been considered a genius in the art of creating worthy experiences for years, through operating in the underground catering scene. Her discoveries through travel, cuisine and decorating have influenced her to push creative boundaries.
Lauded as one of the most influential leaders in the weddings and events movement, she is reinventing the process of exceeding clients’ expectations
Tammy.jordan@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Jennifer Lopez
Senior Conference Service Manager
Lopez gained notoriety for pushing boundaries and limits within the expression of event management and working with clients from all over the world.
Her inspirations come from exploring new cities and discovering the latest cuisine and fashion trends. She is reinventing the process of creating extraordinary experiences through astute discovery projects that, at this moment in time, are being kept from public audience.
Jennifer.lopez@theblackstonehotel.com
Connect with me Carly Kirschner
Senior Catering Sales Manager
A Chicago native, Kirschner is inspired by the history of the city. With the soul of an artist and the determination of an athlete, Carly relies on her critical eye and the relentless drive to weave her client’s dream into the event of a lifetime.
Drawing on her experiences in travel, culture and the culinary world, Carly is a firm believer in the art of entertainment. From modern and elegant to the avant-garde, nothing is out of reach.
With an eye for design and a knack for planning, she is proof that social gatherings are a continuous movement of hospitality and celebration.
Carly.kirschner@theblackstonehotel.com
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