MEET THE TEAM

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Tory Enriquez '89 | Director of Sales & Marketing

Tory Enriquez is a proud Aggie and the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center. With more than 25 years in hotel sales and marketing, Tory is an avid ambassador for Howdy Hospitality™ and ensures the hotel and conference center's continued success in offering leisure travelers and groups a unique, intimate experience with excellent service. Outside of the office, Tory enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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Kendra Clough | Director of Conference Planning & Catering

Meet Kendra Clough, our Director of Conference Planning & Catering, originally from Houston, Texas. Since the hotel's opening eight years ago, Kendra has been an integral part of our team. She loves the opportunity to work with our young team members and guide them towards their path of making a career in hospitality. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family, traveling, and reading.

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Rachel Forester '06 | Associate Director of Sales

Rachel Forester, our Associate Director of Sales, has been part of our team since our opening eight years ago. Her favorite aspect of her role is working with her clients from the University. With all of the amazing and diverse activities happening across campus, she loves that we are all connected as a part of the Aggie family. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and cooking with her family.

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Cheryl Goodman | Sales Manager

Cheryl Goodman, a seasoned Sales Manager with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, thrives in Austin, Texas. For the past six years, she's been a cornerstone of Howdy Hospitality, offering guests the friendliest experience in Texas. Cheryl's passion lies in making meetings successful for her clients while indulging in her love for cooking and crafting in her free time.

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Stephanie Garza | Sales Manager

Stephanie Garza is a seasoned sales manager from Fort Worth, Texas, with nearly a decade of experience in sales and marketing at some of the state's most beautiful hotels and resorts. At the Texas A&M Hotel, she thrives on sharing the spirit of "Howdy Hospitality" with every guest and client she encounters. In her free time, Stephanie cherishes moments spent with her family, creating lasting memories together.

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Maggie Hendrix | Sales Manager

Meet Maggie Hendrix, our Sales Manager originally from Montgomery, Texas. Maggie has been in various roles during her six years at the Texas A&M Hotel. Her favorite aspect of Howdy Hospitality is meeting and serving a diverse range of people while creating memorable experiences for others. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, spending time in nature, and reading.Maggie brings her passion for hospitality and her love for personal growth to everything she does.

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Sydney Ermis '22 | Conference Planning Manager

Sydney Ermis, our Conference Planning Manager, hails from Brenham, Texas. After graduating from Texas A&M University, she joined the Texas A&M Hotel and has been a valued member of our team for the past four years. Recently stepping into her role as Conference Planning Manager, Sydney enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues while helping bring memorable events to life. She loves the opportunity to meet new people every day and create exceptional experiences for every guest. In her free time, Sydney enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and has recently completed two 5K races.

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Amy Paape | Catering Sales Manager

Meet Amy Paape, our Catering Sales Manager! Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Amy brings over two decades of catering experience from across the country & around the world. Throughout her career, she's worked in Colorado, California, Minnesota, Tennessee, New York, Texas, and Switzerland, where her daughter was born. Since joining the Texas A&M Hotel, Amy has loved the supportive team, amazing clients, and welcoming culture that made her feel right at home. When she's not helping create memorable events, you'll find her traveling, enjoying live music, practicing yoga, or spending time with her family.

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Ava Wilson '25 | Sales & Event Manager

Ava Wilson, Sales & Event Manager, is from Round Rock, Texas, and has been part of the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center team for the past year. After recently stepping into her role as Sales & Event Manager, Ava has enjoyed helping clients bring their events to life while building meaningful connections along the way. Her favorite part of the job is knowing she plays a role in making each event a success, and she loves that no two days are ever the same. Outside of work, you'll find Ava spending time with her husband and friends or soaking up every moment she can with her two puppies, Gus and Hank.