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 joined the Conference Services team in July, 2007, right at the peak of summer conference season. She comes from 18 years experience in the mortgage lending industry, where her customer service and contract negotiation skills were polished and perfected. Lee is a native Texan who now calls Illinois home.

erika Erika K. Upchurch, Assistant Director

Erika came to Wheaton College in 2007 as Assistant Director of Marketing with experience from the hospitality industry. Her areas of expertise include customer service and event planning. Erika started her career in Ohio, and brings a sense of excited professionalism to the offices of Conference Services.

fred Fred Gizzo, Assistant Director

Fred joined the Wheaton College Conference Services team in April 2007. He comes from 22 years of experience as the Assistant Director of Special Events at The Art Institute of Chicago. Fred has been able to incorporate his event experience into the Conference Services department as Assistant Director of Operations.