“The Zenquest of Leaders” Podcast - Peggy Williams-Smith

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About our Featured Guest & Topics… Peggy Williams-Smith, S2 E3, Released June 6, 2024

Today we’re talking all about great things brewing in Milwaukee, Top Chef Wisconsin, Hospitality, Curiosity, Accountability, Service to Soothe One’s Soul, Building Great Teams, Taking Chances, Swim Up Bars, the Slots at Potawatomi, Beer, Cheese, Gary Jablonski and so much more!

Here’s a little background on today’s guest…

  • Peggy Williams-Smith is a Milwaukee native and veteran of the hospitality industry who joined Visit Milwaukee as the company’s first female president and CEO in 2019.

  • Under her direction, the company has launched exciting, dynamic marketing campaigns to increase economic impact to the community and elevate the city’s reputation.

  • Peggy’s focus on strategic partnerships has deepened the company’s local connections and allowed to develop a nimble team that is more responsive than ever to changes within the travel and hospitality industries. This was none more apparent than during the pandemic when Visit Milwaukee became the go-to source for information for the hospitality industry and the industry’s No. 1 advocate on state and local levels.

  • From promoting the city to the nation during the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship run to leading the city’s bid to secure the 2024 Republican National Convention, Williams-Smith’s strategic leadership will ultimately result in economic gains for Milwaukee for years to come.

  • Prior to her work at Visit Milwaukee, she worked for Marcus Hotels & Resorts for over 22 years and held leadership positions at varying levels throughout the division.

  • Williams-Smith is a proud mentor of other women in business and uses her free time to support numerous charitable causes.

  • She resides in Milwaukee with her husband, Tim Smith, their niece, Jocelyn and their Boston Terrier, Tito Fenway.

Contact Peggy at Visit Milwaukee or LinkedIn.

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