Debra Edwards
Regional Director of Accounts - Southeast
Debra Edwards is the Regional Director of Accounts for the Southeast for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. She works directly with the on site team responsible for the corporate, association and incentive markets in the U.S Southeast, Spain, Mexico, South America and Africa and serves as their liaison to the many national accounts in this territory.
Experience
Debra Edwards brings more than 15 years of management experience in the hospitality and meetings and events industry to Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. After a successful music career as a lead vocalist and entertainer, Debra began her hospitality career in Atlanta following the Olympics. Her first assignment was as Senior Catering Sales Manager at The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Since that time, Debra has served as a Director of Catering and Conference Services as well as a Director of Sales for the Wyndham Corporation. Moving on to the meeting planning side of the industry, Debra became the Director of Business Development for Monumental Meetings, a major meeting planning firm in Atlanta. Debra also has national and international hotel sales experience heading up the Southeast office for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners, selling over 200 hotels and resorts throughout the world. Debra joined the team in June 2009 as part of the Regional Sales force for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
Associations
Debra is an active member of MPI and SITE.
Education
Debra grew up in San Diego, California and attended Grossmont Jr. College as well as San Diego State University.
Personal
When not at work, Debra enjoys spending time with her 16-year-old son, two dogs, two cats and four motorcycles. Riding through the North Georgia mountains, staying active and spending time outdoors are her passions. Debra enjoys scuba diving, traveling and seeing the world's most beautiful beaches. Her daughter lives in New York and Debra enjoys visiting the Big Apple whenever possible.
Contact Info
Phone: (770) 973-0806
E-mail: debra.edwards@wynnlasvegas.com

