Rene McCoyTeneo Hospitality Group, the premier global firm representing 300+ independent and luxury branded hotels, resorts and DMCs, has named distinguished hotel sales executive, Rene McCoy, as Director of Sales Mid-Atlantic. Rene McCoy began her career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts where she held sales positions at several leading Westin properties in the DC Metro area, including the Westin Tyson’s Corner and The Westin Alexandria. Moving on to Global Sales with Starwood as an Account Director based in Washington DC, Rene focused on maintaining key accounts in the Mid-Atlantic, new business development, market penetration and business strategy for both her clients and hotel partners. Earlier serving as National Sales Manager, Ms. McCoy was part of the executive pre-opening and opening teams for the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. An active member in several professional organizations, Rene serves as Co-Chair on the PCMA's Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Committee, a group dedicated to mentoring individuals who are new to the hotel and conference industries. She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women and Meeting Planners International. As an Adjunct Professor for the School of Hospitality at Prince George's County Community College, Rene teaches Hospitality Sales & Marketing to night school students. Ms. McCoy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. She resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.