UNCASVILLE, CT – Kimberly Simone has been named VP of Sales and Marketing for Mohegan Sun. Simone, who joined Mohegan Sun in 2023 as Director of Sales, brings nearly two decades of expertise in marketing and comprehensive sales within the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions sector. In her new role, Simone will spearhead and oversee strategic initiatives for the expansive Earth Expo & Convention Center, the Sky Convention Center, and various other venues across Mohegan Sun and the nearby Mohegan Sun Golf Club.
“Kim Simone has demonstrated exceptional insight into market trends, and will now have a well-deserved promotion to VP as she oversees the impressive, large-scale and diverse sales and marketing strategy for Mohegan Sun’s meetings and conventions,” said Jeff Hamilton, President and GM of Mohegan Sun. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the executive team. Her leadership, expertise and dedication in delivering exceptional experiences for our meeting planners, major groups, and guests is a tremendous asset to Mohegan Sun.”
Since joining Mohegan Sun in September 2023, Simone has played a key role in driving growth to Mohegan Sun’s convention sales and property-wide hospitality. In her new role, Kim will continue to lead Mohegan Sun’s Convention Sales team, focusing on booking venues like the Earth Expo & Convention Center. The venue is home to the 125,000 sq. ft. Earth Expo Center, which is set to host numerous shows this spring and summer.
Simone previously sat on the board for the CT River Valley chapter of Meeting Professionals International as VP of Membership and VP of Marketing & Communications. Simone was also a member of the New York and New England chapters of Professional Convention Management Association and served as a member of the Greater New York Chapter of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International. Simone also sits on the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau Board of Directors. Her previous conventions and sales experience include the Director of Sales at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook, CT, as well as the Director of Resort Sales at Foxwoods Casino Resort from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this role, Simone was the National Sales Manager for the resort, strategically managing sales operations while tracking and analyzing data to strengthen forward-looking strategy.
