Meeting Professionals Recognize Travel Lane County's Juanita Metzler 

Outgoing MPI Oregon Chapter President Tara Thomas recognized Travel Lane County’s Senior Director, Conventions Juanita Metzler, CMP, with the Dian J. Lindsay Presidential Award and, following nominations from her peers, Metzler was also recognized as the MPI Oregon Chapter Supplier of the Year. “Fearless, friendly and faithful are words I can use generously to describe her (Juanita),” noted Thomas. “She leads with heart and soul. Always has a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone she comes in contact with.” Metzler has been securing meetings and conferences for the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region for more than 13 years and achieved her Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification in 2020. She manages all local and national meeting markets, and specializes in business-to-business relationship building.