HOUSTON, Texas – Joyce Watson, a veteran of 15 years in the hospitality industry, has been named director of event services at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC).

Watson, 40, comes to Houston after serving in a similar capacity at the San Diego Convention Center. In her role at the GRBCC, she will oversee event coordination and exhibitor services.

“I am excited about the opportunity to develop and grow new business for the George R. Brown,” Watson said. “We’re back on the map as the result of recent expansions and we’re starting to attract the attention of events that are drawn to top-tier convention cities.”

Watson comes to Houston very highly regarded, says Dawn Ullrich, director of the Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department, which manages the GRBCC for the City of Houston.

“Joyce has worked more than a thousand conventions and consumer shows over the years and has a great understanding for the depth of this business,” Ullrich said. “Her expertise will help take us to the next level in this very competitive industry.”

Watson is a native of Cincinnati and a graduate of the University of California at San Diego, with a degree in communications.

At 1.85 million gross square feet, the GRBCC ranks among the largest convention centers in America. The building features 1.2 million square feet of exhibition, meeting and registration space, seven exhibit halls and 117 meetings rooms. For more information, please call 1-800-427-4697 or visit www.houstonconventionctr.com.

Contact:

Peter Radowick
713-853-8077
Cell Phone 713-376-0664
peter.radowick@cityofhouston.net

Anna Hawley
713-853-8287
Cell Phone 713-705-5572
anna.hawley@cityofhouston.net