Maritz McGettigan Announces New Director Of Operations

ST. LOUIS & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2004--Maritz McGettigan, a pharmaceutical/medical meeting, event and incentive travel planning division of Maritz Travel, has named Marcia Doty director of operations, meeting services. In this role, Doty will work in Indianapolis to provide management for and oversee the development of sourcing and meeting planning activities. Doty will direct the efforts of data information, the resource center, association management, and account systems managers to ensure Maritz McGettigan continues to provide excellent quality service to its clients.

Prior to joining Maritz McGettigan, Doty served as a food and beverage consultant at Leon Younger and PROS in Indianapolis. She holds a bachelor’s degree in family consumer science and an associate’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Ball State University. She is a member of a variety of professional affiliations, including The Irvington Farmer’s Market and Art Fair and the National Recreation and Parks Association.

“Marcia’s experience and insight will help our clients improve their performance through excellent planning and execution of their key meeting, event and incentive travel programs,” said Christine Duffy, President and COO.

About Maritz McGettigan

Based in Philadelphia, Maritz McGettigan is a full-service meeting planning company focused on meeting, event and incentive travel management. Operating as a division of Maritz Travel, Martiz McGettigan offers unique expertise and experience in pharmaceutical and medical-related programs.

About Maritz Inc.

Maritz Inc., based in St. Louis, is ranked No. 166 on the most recent Forbes list of 500 Biggest Private Companies. Maritz provides market and customer research, communications, learning solutions, incentive initiatives, meetings and event management, rewards and recognition, travel management services, and customer loyalty programs. Maritz has a presence in 42 countries, with key offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. For more information, visit the Web site www.maritz.com.

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