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The Wilderman Group Names Andrea Powers as General Manager at LeGrand Center,
the New Conference Center in Shelby, North Carolina

(Charleston, SC) – January 25, 2013
– Kristin Kurie, President of Charleston, SC-based Wilderman Group announced the appointment of Andrea Powers as General Manager at LeGrand Center, the new multi-use, 44,000 square-foot conference center in Shelby, NC.

Powers recently held the position of Director at Richmond Hill City Center in Richmond Hill, GA which is managed by The Wilderman Group.  She also previously served as Director of Sales at Richmond Hill City Center.   Kurie noted that Andrea was an asset to the recent successes at RHCC that led to a contract renewal for The Wilderman Group with the city of Richmond Hill to continue to manage the facility.  According to Kurie, “Andrea is responsible for very a strong year at Richmond Hill City Center and her commitment and drive helped the property come in under budget for the year.”

Powers has more than ten years experience in hospitality and has worked in a variety of segments of hotel management including Guest Services, Catering, Conference Services, and Director of Sales.  Her experience includes positions with Wyndham, Holiday Inn, LaQuinta and several boutique hotels.  She also served as Hotel Manager for Clipper Cruise Lines where she was responsible for all hotel operations. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University.

Andrea’s industry experience includes positions with responsibility for monthly financial reports, establishing menus, room setups, as well as the hiring, scheduling, training and supervision of catered events. According to Kurie, Andrea successfully demonstrated a strong record of accomplishments during her two-year position at Richmond Hill City Center showing a genuine sense of community engagement, financial and operational focus, and a “bottom-line sensibility”.  Kurie notes, “Andrea is always ‘on’ and consistently displays a commitment to her career.’”

As General Manager, Andrea is responsible for the day-to-day operations of LeGrand Center which is registered for LEED-Silver certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).  She assumes responsibility for sales and marketing, accounting and purchasing, food and beverage, housekeeping and facility maintenance, catering and conference services, audio/visual and technology, and the environmental sustainability programs on property.

Andrea’s strong background with larger meeting and conventions centers are ideally suited for LeGrand Center.  She has a proven record in sales, planning and event operations which is essential at LeGrand Center which features a flexible, multi-use ballroom expandable to 20,000 square feet seating up to 1,000 people banquet style and 1,700 theater style, providing adaptable space to accommodate meetings, weddings, fundraisers, and social gatherings and events.

About The Wilderman Group
THE WILDERMAN GROUP is a woman-owned hospitality management company that specializes in operating meeting and event venues, and civic and community developments throughout the Southeast. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, The Wilderman Group is a full-service management firm with a team of industry experts in all areas of hospitality including, operations, sales and marketing management, food and beverage, environmental programs and an emphasis on supporting local economies and strengthening communities. Their “sleeves-rolled-up” style of management focuses on success – from the owner’s perspective. For details on the capabilities and services offered by The Wilderman Group, visit the website at www.TheWildermanGroup.com or call 843.670.5056.

THE WILDERMAN GROUP is committed to environmental stewardship and is a proud and active member of the US Green Building Council’s South Carolina Chapter, Georgia Chapter, Charlotte Regional Chapter, and the International Association of Conference Centers.

About LeGrand Center
LEGRAND CENTER is the new, $19-million, 44,000 square–foot conference center set within the new 89,000 square foot building on the campus of Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC less than one hour from downtown Charlotte. Designed to meet the strict criteria established by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for LEED Silver certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), LeGrand Center is one of the largest LEED-certified projects in Cleveland County and utilizes modern, energy-efficient materials, utilize natural lighting and feature cutting-edge conference technology for both the education and conference spaces.

LeGrand Center features a flexible, multi-use ballroom expandable to 20,000 square feet seating up to 1,000 people banquet style and 1,700 theater style, providing just the right size setting for your wedding, from small and intimate to grand and large.  For additional information and inquiries about booking meetings and events at LeGrand Center, please visit the website at www.LeGrandCenter.com or call: 704.669.4700.
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Contact: 

James M. Mahon
914 548 5835
[email protected]
 

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Also See: The Wilderman Group Names William Owen as General Manager of the Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, North Carolina / December 2012

LeGrand Center, the $19 Million Conference Center on the Campus of Cleveland Community College in Shelby, North Carolina Opens Managed by The Wilderman Group / July 2012

The Wilderman Group Names Emily McGeorge Conference Planning Manager for the Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, North Carolina / May 2012

The Wilderman Group Names Lauren Braxton as Sales Manager at Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, North Carolina / April 2012

Frederick W. Julius, III Named Vice President of Operations for The Wilderman Group / March 2012

The Wilderman Group Selected to Manage the LeGrand Center, the New $19 Million Conference Center in Shelby, North Carolina / February 2012

A Cornerstone in the Gastonia, North Carolina City Revitalization Project, the Gastonia Conference Center Opens; The 30,000 Square-foot, Multi-use Facility is Managed by The Wilderman Group / December 2011

The Wilderman Group Appoints Andrea M. Powers as Director of Sales for Richmond Hill City Center, a Conference Center Located in Richmond Hill, Georgia / June 2011

The Wilderman Group Appoints Karl Anthony Swainey (Tony) as Vice President and General Manager of the Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, North Carolina / March 2011

The Wilderman Group Chosen by the City Council of Gastonia, North Carolina to Manage the Gastonia Conference Center, a Cornerstone of the City's Revitalization Project / March 2011

Kristin D. Kurie Appointed as President of The Wilderman Group / February 2011

The Wilderman Group Names Kermit Griffin as Director and Executive Chef of Richmond Hill City Center, Richmond Hill, Georgia / October 2010

The Wilderman Group Appoints Jeannie Green General Manager at Richmond Hill City Center, a Conference Center Located in Richmond Hill, Georgia / February 2010
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