Meet

The SalesBoost Team

Gretta Brooks

Gretta Brooks

CEO & Founder

Meet Gretta!

Gretta is a proven leader in the hospitality sales industry with 30+ years experience running three global sales organizations, leading award-winning hotel sales teams and earning numerous sales and service awards. She developed SalesBoost after years of searching for the most effective sales training for her sales teams and not finding it anywhere. She wanted training that would be interactive and fun, show immediate results, and give her team the ability to practice, practice, practice. With the idea in place, she brought together other experts to help create a comprehensive package that uniquely trains individuals through the entire sales process.

Megan Kaddoura

Megan Kaddoura

Chief Revenue Officer

Meet Megan!
Megan is focused on delivering skillbased learning throughout the hospitality community. With nearly 20 years as an accomplished hospitality sales professional, Megan is adept at building relationships, strategic problem-solving, and sales performance excellence.
Throughout her career, she has been recognized as a top performer and given awards including the Marriott Sales Excellence and Aimbridge Hospitality Hotel of the Year. She believes that knowledge is power, and is passionate about training/educating others and maintaining a growth mindset. “SalesBoost has been a training tool that I credit my success with over the past four years,” Gabriel stated. “I see the need for this software training program now more than ever with the travel and tourism industry ravaged by the 2020 pandemic. The hoteliers that will survive, will be the most educated and tenacious. I want to share my success with others and help them see with SalesBoost as their partner they can achieve their goals, with a much shorter ramp-up period.”
Kimberly Ohlson

Kimberly Ohlson

Vice President of Technology

Meet Kimberly!

With nearly 30 years in the technology industry, Kimberly is a strategic technical professional, highly motivated with a history of driving revenue growth through innovative technology with exceptional results of exceeding goals. Kimberly comes to us with experience from Microsoft, Symantec, and more. Adept at conceptualizing and implementing effective approaches, Kimberly utilizes a team collaboration approach that focuses on solving customer needs and creating and maintaining longstanding customer satisfaction. Kimberly is effective at leveraging our team resources and team problem-solving techniques to make sure our platform runs smoothly.

Crystal Miller, Ph.D.

Crystal Miller, Ph.D.

Chief Learning Officer in Residence

Meet Crystal!

Dr. Miller is a learning, organizational development, and inclusive leadership expert who uses mindfulness and neuroscience to inform her work. Her work is internationally awarded and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Psychology Today, and the LA Business Journal. Dr. Miller is a certified dialogue facilitator, executive coach, and assessment specialist. She serves as faculty at San Diego State University’s Fowler College of Business and as a coach for the Center for Creative Leadership.

Dr. Miller holds numerous professional memberships and earned her Ph.D. in organizational leadership from the University of San Diego.

Erin Reid

Erin Reid

Director of Marketing & Communications

Meet Erin!

With over a decade of experience in cultivating impactful communications, Erin Reid brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Director of Marketing & Communications. Her proven track record in fostering illuminating internal and external partnerships will undoubtedly empower her to amplify our award-winning platform further.

Erin’s strategic approach to marketing and communications has been instrumental in driving successful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. Her ability to craft compelling narratives and tailor messaging for maximum impact has consistently yielded outstanding results. Through her adept leadership and collaborative spirit, Erin has built high-performing teams that thrive on innovation and creativity.

Amanda Lindsey

Amanda Lindsey

Vice President of Systems & Data Science

Meet Amanda!

Amanda’s unique background in hospitality has propelled her into a distinguished career in SaaS, where her experience working across roles in operations, systems management, and sales has proved exponentially valuable. Bringing profound expertise and a visionary mindset, Amanda will spearhead the architecture and administration of cutting-edge systems, propelling the company toward an innovative, trailblazing digital future.

Her strategic leadership will be instrumental in harnessing the power of data science to drive groundbreaking solutions and fortify SalesBoost’s competitive edge. Possessing an insatiable curiosity and eagerness to grow, Amanda has cultivated a passion for learning that has fueled her ability to successfully execute projects aimed at creating or improving scalable solutions to meet business goals.

 

Kendall Hannon

Kendall Hannon

Product Support Lead

Meet Kendall!

Kendall is an award-winning sales professional with 20 years of experience in both hotel sales as well as global sales. She is responsible for new account acquisition, onboarding organizations and users as well as delivering outstanding service and support to our existing customers. She has a passion for developing others and guiding individuals and organizations to achieve their greatest potential.

Gwen Goro

Gwen Goro

Lead Instructional Designer

Meet Gwen!

Gwen has an extensive background in the fields of education and training, and looks forward to creating engaging learning experiences designed to help individuals close skill gaps, develop new skills and achieve their professional goals. Gwen is a lifelong learner who is passionate about growth and is excited to join like-minded colleagues. When not developing creative and goal-oriented training content, Gwen enjoys spending quality time with her family, sipping on iced coffees and lounging by the pool when the weather is warm and the sun is shining.

Sumi Pillai

Sumi Pillai

Project Owner, Experion Technologies

Meet Sumi!

Sumi has successfully managed several software projects and multi-project engagements for many Fortune 500 customers.
She has harnessed diverse technologies to deliver critical business solutions with budgets ranging from $250k to $11 million. Sumi has built, managed, and led globally dispersed teams ranging from 10+ to 200+ members. Additionally, Sumi has worked with C-level executives, business managers, and operations teams to define and achieve specific business goals. She is an expert in her field and we are lucky to have her on our team!

Anna Conn

Anna Conn

Accounting Manager

Meet Anna!

As a results-driven finance manager and accounting professional with a proven track record of success in optimizing financial operations and driving business growth. With a strong background in finance, billing, and accounting, Anna brings over four years of experience in managing financial processes, analyzing data, and implementing effective strategies to maximize profitability.

Over the past two years, she has served as a Finance Manager at Kelly Roach Coaching, a renowned coaching and consulting firm. Responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, from budgeting and forecasting to financial analysis and reporting. By implementing streamlined processes and leveraging data-driven insights, Anna has successfully increased revenue and reduced costs, contributing to the overall growth and success of the organization.

Before her tenure at Kelly Roach Coaching, she honed her skills in billing and accounting at Onin and Interceramic. Providing a strong foundation in managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Anna consistently maintained accurate financial records, facilitated timely invoice processing, and resolved billing discrepancies, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving abilities.

During her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with my husband and dogs, and training for a half marathon!

Alexia Sanchez

Alexia Sanchez

Executive Assistant

Meet Alexia!

An experienced Executive Assistant who joined SalesBoost bringing 5 years of administrative experience to the team. Alexia holds a degree in Marketing & Business Administration, and during her studies, she completed internships in various areas of University. In addition to her professional experience, Alexia is also an entrepreneur, having started her own successful online bakery shop. She has also served as Marketing Manager for Kenworth de Jalisco, Mexico. With her diverse background, Alexia brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to her role at SalesBoost.

Dave Rolston

Dave Rolston

AR/VR

Meet Dave!

Dave is a dynamic, entrepreneurial general executive with a combination of high energy and deep experience. He has deep experience in AI / Machine Learning and 3D Graphics, Imagery, and VR/AR. Dave is also a seasoned CEO with success in a broad range of environments such as Technologies from construction and semiconductors to virtual reality and AI software, Small teams to as large as thousands of employees producing $500M in revenue, and Industries from military and enterprise to entertainment and consumer. He comes to us with 20+ years in international sales and management and extensive experience in M&A – investment, sales, acquisitions, mergers, spin-outs.