Susan C. CroggonA veteran of the meetings industry with more than 20 years of experience, Susan Croggon was previously national accounts manager for Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, located in Peachtree, Georgia. In this role, Ms. Croggon specialized in developing new business within the northeast market, as well as pharmaceutical and medical industry segments. Prior to this she served as director of sales and marketing for The Palace at Somerset Park of Somerset, New Jersey. Ms. Croggon’s position with The Heldrich marks a return to Benchmark Hospitality International, having previously held the title of regional director of sales for the company’s Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Cheyenne Mountain Resort, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She also previously served Benchmark as director of sales for the former North Maple Inn in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Additionally, Ms. Croggon has held the title of national sales manager and conference services manager for Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center of Florham Park, New Jersey. Earlier in her career, she was employed as conference services manager for The Scanticon Princeton Hotel & Conference Center, located in Princeton, New Jersey. Susan Croggon received her Master of Arts degree from Montclair State University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rowan State University. Additionally, she has attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. Ms. Croggon has previously been recognized by Benchmark Hospitality International as Sales Executive of the Year and was presented with the company’s Award of Excellence. She resides in Mt. Olive, New Jersey, with her family.