Wheaton College Conference Services | Where Vision and Reality Meet!

Our Professional Staff

Successful conferences and events require thorough and detailed planning. Our team of professionals manages those details, allowing you to focus on your program.

We offer you a “one-stop-shop” experience. Beginning with your initial phone call through final billing, your assigned event manager is your primary contact, partnering you through each step of your event. We have only one objective – to make your vision a reality.

lee Lee McGinty, Director

Lee took the helm of the Wheaton College Conference Services in July, 2007, right at the peak of summer conferences season. She came from the mortgage lending industry with a wealth of knowledge, experience and a vision to transform Conference Services. This vision was to blend technology with a handpicked Conference Services team which she has created over the last few years, assuring that Wheaton customers receive top notch service in the conference services industry. Lee is a native Texan who now calls Illinois home and the Cubs her home team!

Fred Gizzo, Assistant Director

In April of 2007, Fred came to Wheaton College from the Art Institute of Chicago, where he was Director of Special Events. He has been able to incorporate that spectacular event management experience into the needs of Wheaton College Conference Services clients as Assistant Director of Operations.

erika Troy Bristow, Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Troy joined the Conference Services team in June, 2010. Troy received his MBA in 1995 and has had years of marketing and sales experience as well as served as a missionary in Mexico for two years. He has a special ability to create marketing and sale plans and then scout out new customers that match the goals of Wheaton College and the Conference Services team.

fred Sara Totel, Harbor House Coordinator

Sara, a native of Illinois and an avid runner, joined the Conference Services team in April, 2010, as the coordinator of the Harbor House. Having years of experience in the hospitality industry she has brought with her a unique ability to discern the needs of our guest. Her calm, gracious and welcoming spirit; ensure that her guest truly sense a reprieve from the pressures’ of the world.

fred Meagan Connor, Office Coordinator

Meagan joined the Conference Services team in April of 2008. She graduated from the college in 2006 and after 2 years is excited to be back in the Wheaton College community. Her outgoing personality and customer service experience make her a great fit for this fun and professional team.

Conference Services Assistants

Top Row: Luke Mitchell, Shannon McNeil ,Christopher Still
Bottom Row: Jacqui Carrington, Carol Miner, Molly Marquis, Katie Hassler. Not pictured: Katie Jealouse