Sarah Verheyden
Biography
Director of Sales, Salem Convention Center
With over a decade of experience in sales & catering at the Salem Convention Center, Sarah enjoys building strong client relationships & going the extra mile to make their events successful. She is passionate about creating exceptional event experiences and contributing to the growth of Salem’s hospitality industry.
Sarah took interest in the world of hospitality from a young age and has always loved spending time in the kitchen, designing tablescapes and creating menus. She is a proud graduate of Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management. Sarah serves as the current Vice President of Membership for the Oregon chapter of MPI and loves building relationships & helping members get engaged.
Sarah cherishes time with their husband and two children and is excited to welcome their third child this spring. When not at work, she can be found adventuring with family, cooking, snuggling her pets, listening to podcasts or binging a great show.