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Meet in Montana.

MNW Destinations is your Guide to Montana

A little history.

Founded in 2000 in Missoula, Montana, Meetings Northwest (our parent company) employs a diverse and talented team of event professionals. As our reputation and client base has grown, so have our services. Meetings Northwest provides meetings, events and association management to clients all over the United States.

And Then…

In 2018, Meetings Northwest launched its newest initiative – MNW Destinations! MNW Destinations focuses on the company and adventure sectors seeking to experience all that Montana has to offer.

While our national association, government and private clients know our exceptional work ethic through Meetings Northwest, we’ve found ourselves explaining (more and more frequently) the work that we do right in our backyard – tours, entertainment and event logistics setups as well as team-building and program development (i.e., leadership, corporate retreats, etc.). With MNW Destinations, our past and current work will provide potential clients confidence in our ability to deliver a fantastic experience and we look forward to growing this new adventure and making new friends along the way.

So, whether you are a corporate event planner, a foreign tour operator, or just tasked with creating the perfect adventure for your high-profile boss, MNW Destinations has the local knowledge, expertise and resources to make your next meeting or vacation a success!  We look forward to working for YOU.

Our Services

Conferences/Events
Tours/Activities
Dine-Arounds
Team Building
Transportation/Logistics
Entertainment

Who We Are

We will quickly become your best friends in Montana as we help plan your next meeting, event or visit. Our knowledge and work experience in logistics and the nature of what makes Montana “simply magnificent”, is where we shine.

Traci Ulberg, CMP, CAE
Traci Ulberg, CMP, CAECEO, Missoula/Glacier Region Destination Manager
As a native Montanan, Traci has been blessed to call Missoula, Bozeman and the southern areas of the Flathead home. Growing up was spent packing (with horses) into the Bob Marshall Wilderness and flying into mountain lakes (she soloed at age 16) for a weekend of fishing and boating on our many lakes and rivers.Continue
Genevieve Kulaski, CMP
Genevieve Kulaski, CMPBozeman/Yellowstone Region Destination Manager
Genevieve grew-up in Missoula as a true Montana kid, camping all summer and skiing all winter. Wanting to see the world, she took off after high school. She started out exploring Colorado while attending CU Boulder, studied abroad in Russia, and then continued her travels while serving in the Air Force after college graduation. Continue
Autumn Gilleard
Autumn GilleardLogistics Expert/Administrator
As a native Montanan, Autumn knows how to wrangle just about anything. She, and her family, live on a ranch her husband manages south of Missoula in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. Whether negotiating livestock or meeting logistics, Autumn is your gal. Autumn’s computer background and adaptive problem solving skills are an asset to every meeting MNW Destinations manages.

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Christine Bonnell
Christine BonnellCreative Director
Christine is what you would call an artist of many trades. Her graphic design education background started as early as high school. Attending an all arts charter school, Christine would then continue her artistic endeavors at “The Art Institute” where she received her bachelor’s degree in graphic/web design in 2018.

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Lauren Pettoruto
Lauren PettorutoCommunications Coordinator
Lauren is a communications professional with a passion for marketing. She graduated with a degree in Communications and has since gained experience working for such notable organizations as the PGA TOUR. Additional stints at event management companies, as well as working for a financial investment firm, honed her skills in marketing and communications.
Kelsey Farago
Kelsey FaragoHelena Region Destination Manager
Making events memorable with Meetings Northwest! Kelsey brings creativity, problem-solving skills, a listening ear, and enthusiasm to every event she plans. Her versatile experience includes elementary education, marketing, and small business ownership.

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Jeri Thorson
Jeri ThorsonPlanner I
Jeri Thorson joins Meetings Northwest as a Planner, with over 10 years of experience in Account Management and Sales. Her ability to connect with people and bring them together is unmatched, and she is constantly planning fun and memorable events for those around her. Her attention to detail and structured logistical event flow make her an expert in handling stressful event situations with grace.

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Jenna Blakely
Jenna BlakelyPlanner I
Jenna is a dedicated Meeting Planner at Meetings Northwest. A robust background in sales and marketing working for both small startups and large corporations. Jenna brings a unique blend of expertise to the world of event coordination. In her experience as a former small business owner and current non-profit board member has honed my skills in organization, communication and creating memorable experiences. She is passionate about crafting seamless events that leave a lasting impact on attendees. Let’s connect and make your next meeting extraordinary!
Susan Paddie
Susan PaddiePlanner I
Joining Meetings Northwest with nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and client relations, Susan
has helped shape the image and plan events for organizations such as Big Sky Brewing Company and
Killing Frost Farm. Her BA in Communications leads to her success in forming positive client experiences. As a senior partner in a burgeoning organic farm, she seamlessly moved between the roles of administrator, saleswoman and “hands in the dirt” farmer. Susans commitment to a product and ability to assimilate to new roles allows her to face new challenges with confidence.

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