Cindy Stephens has been appointed Director of Convention Services at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville
Torian brings twenty-five years of hotel experience to her new post. Torian began her career as part of a three year management training and development program with Hilton Hotels at properties in California including the Beverly Hilton. Throughout her career, Torian has held positions at several hotels as director of sales and marketing as well as general manager. She has also held the position of national sales manager for Walt Disney World Resorts. Torian’s most recent post prior to joining Paragon was vice president of Hadnot Hotel Properties, LLC. Hadnot Hotel Properties built and operated the Louisiana Convention Center and Hampton Inn in Alexandria, LA. Torian is an active member of several non-profit organizations in the area and has also served as chairman of the board of directors for the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the president of the Alexandria Hotel/Motel Association.
