Summary
Chris Kearns is an event services executive with deep expertise in travel, meetings and cost containment, currently serving as Executive Vice President, Event Services at Prestige | Global Meeting Source. He brings a track record of scaling operations and leading cross-functional teams—rising through planning, sourcing and VP roles—to deliver complex programs while managing multimillion-dollar travel budgets. Known for blending creativity with operational rigor, Chris excels at contract negotiation across airlines, hotels and ground providers and at simplifying logistics for high-pressure events. His career includes leadership at Regis Corporation and a client-focused consulting practice, reflecting both corporate and entrepreneurial perspectives. Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, he combines hands-on planning experience with a penchant for challenging the status quo to uncover efficiency and savings.
2 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA Business Administration and Management Accounting, Bachelor of Arts - BA Business Administration and Management Accounting at Augsburg University