Tiffany Kampsnider
Tiffany K. is a seasoned events and meetings professional with more than 18 years of experience in corporate events, incentive travel, and global meeting planning. She currently serves as Manager, Global Accounts at HelmsBriscoe, where she partners with organizations to streamline hotel site selection, negotiate favorable contracts, mitigate risk, and deliver meaningful cost savings. Known as a trusted “silent partner,” Tiffany helps internal teams focus on the event experience while she manages the complex sourcing and contracting details behind the scenes.
Before joining HelmsBriscoe, Tiffany built a robust career across nearly every facet of the event industry. She began in catering sales, transitioned into corporate event management, spent over a decade as a third-party meeting planner, and worked as an independent event consultant before returning to senior-level program management roles. Her background includes full lifecycle event execution—from creative vision and registration to on-site logistics, budget oversight, and post-program reconciliation—along with deep expertise in hotel negotiations, vendor management, and Cvent Event Management software. This operational foundation gives her a unique, empathetic perspective when advocating for clients at the negotiation table.
Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from University of Colorado Boulder and brings a relationship-driven, service-oriented philosophy to her work. She values integrity, collaboration, and creating elevated experiences while maintaining healthy boundaries that allow her to be fully present for her family. Based in Evergreen, Colorado, she is also active in her local community through the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce and volunteer work with ECHO Outreach, reflecting her commitment to connection—both professionally and personally.
• University of Colorado Boulder- B.A.
• Santa Barbara City College
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce
• Communication Club
• ECHO Outreach (Evergreen Christian Outreach) - Resale Store Volunteer
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to great mentors along the way, being true to myself and my values, and great leadership. I've had wonderful people guide me throughout my career who have helped shape who I am professionally. Staying authentic to who I am and what I believe in has been crucial, and I've been fortunate to work under and learn from exceptional leaders who have shown me the way forward.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've received comes in a few parts. In the event industry, I learned to always have a plan A, B, C, and D - you need to be prepared for anything. My former boss used to always say that it's about doing the right thing when no one's watching, and I really love that principle. Another piece of advice that has stuck with me is that there's no problem or challenge that's too big that can't find a solution. I think that's probably one of my favorites - it's really about getting creative and trying to tackle things that seem kind of impossible. You just have to be willing to think outside the box and find a way forward.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say think outside the box, because there are so many facets of what I would call the event industry, and there are so many different directions you can go. If you're starting small or kind of new to the game, just get involved at a staff level. Oftentimes events will be hiring event staff or what I call travel directors, and a lot of the design and entertainment companies need on-site staff. It's just a really great way to see all of the different sides of the industry. From there, I would say go to some of the industry events, whether that's MIC, which is Meetings Industry Council, or get involved in a local chapter organization where you can start making connections. I really do think relationships are a big part of it, and there's always someone that knows someone in the field or the direction that you're wanting to go in.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now really depends on the economy. You definitely see ebbs and flows in the event industry. Sometimes it can be political, or tied to the economy where people aren't meeting as much or may not have the budget to be doing events, and so you definitely see a hit on the industry that way. It's usually monetary - people just not spending as much on meetings and events. On the opportunity side, one of the biggest trends within the industry is what they call return on experience. It's the concept that people are really looking for ways to connect beyond your traditional meeting. People are looking for ways to have experiences with one another, connect with one another, and have memories tied to these events. There are really a lot of ways to think outside of the box - people do culinary immersions, cultural experiences based on the destination they're in. I even saw a company that does these things called Tiny Zaps, which are little itty-bitty tattoos. It's just interesting what people are bringing to their events to really create an experience.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family is of course at the top of my list. I like to keep it simple and really say work hard and be nice to people - I think that can really take you a long way. I believe in integrity and doing the right thing, even when no one's watching. My faith is certainly important to me. I believe in being honest and serving others with a kind heart. I believe that being kind-hearted and treating people well can take you far in both your professional and personal life.