For Immediate Release
March 28, 2007

NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES JOINS CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER TEAM

HARTFORD, CT – Lynn Olson of Hartford has joined the Connecticut Convention Center team as Director of Human Resources.

Lynn most recently held the position of Human Resources Manager at the Marriott Hartford Downtown. As a member of the Marriott’s pre-opening team, Lynn played a significant role in the hiring of over 230 associates.

She was also named the Marriott’s 2005 Associate of the Year for exemplifying excellence and providing the most positive impact to the hotel’s associates, guests and operations.

Lynn holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, CT. She is currently pursuing her Master’s of Science in Management from there as well, with an expected graduation date of May 2008.

Lynn is a 2001 graduate of Southington High School.

About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered and outside parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center.

Note: Headshot available upon request

Contacts:
Katie Blint, 860-249-6000