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Associate Members/Preferred Vendors



Ace Parking Management
555 Montgomery St. Suite 1150
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 398-1900 | (415) 398-4482 Fax
titou_malsang@aceparking.com
www.aceparking.com
 
Services: Ace Parking Management, Inc. provides a full range of parking services, operating every conceivable type of parking application: office, retail and mixed-use buildings, hotel and valet services, airport parking and shuttles, stadium, arena and event parking, hospitals and medical centers. Our reputation is built on two principles: exceed the financial objectives set forth by our clients and deliver the highest possible level of service. Privately owned and operated, Ace Parking is managed with the operational ability and financial strength of a large company, but the commitment to service and quality relationships of a small one. Ace Parking has offices throughout the western United States. We manage more than 400 locations serving 200,000 customers per day, and employ more than 3,800 people.

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.
8642 Elder Creek Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 417-7975 | (916) 379-3689 Fax
darrla.james@republicservices.com
www.awin.com
 
Services: Allied Waste provides full-service solid waste collection and recycling services. The company operates in a decentralized manner to focus service at the local level. Our dedicated employees are committed to preserving the environment while providing the most cost-effective programs for solid waste collection and disposal. Our managers and supervisors have extensive industry experience in growing, operating, and managing solid waste companies in their local markets.


All West Coachlines, A CUSA Company
7701 Wilbur Way
Sacramento
, CA 95828-4994
(916) 423-4000 | (916) 689-5926 Fax
ken.sanders@coachamerica.com
www.coachamerica.com

General Manager--Kenneth Sanders
Regional Vice President--Dan Eisentrager
Manager of Charter Sales--Sherriee Macias
Office Manager--Carla Eisentrager

Services: Motorcoach transportation (47 to 56 passengers). Passenger motorcoaches are available for charter, tours, and conventions.


Ambius
869 Stillwater Road, Unit #1
West Sacramento, CA 95605-1633
(916) 371-3248 | (916) 371-5298 Fax
tgiallanza@ambius.com
/www.ambuis.com/

Division Manager--Toni Giallanza
Design and Sales--Amy Self

Services: Interior and exterior landscape design and guaranteed maintenance throughout Northern California. Short-term rentals for special events, fresh floral programs, silks, preserved and custom Christmas décor. Client and holiday gift baskets.


Aqua Systems
P.O. Box 2433
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-5326 | (916) 789-9649 Fax
tedjones@aquasystemsusa.com
www.aquasystemsusa.com

Services: Ted Jones, founder of Aqua Systems, provides complete customized solutions for hotel laundry, housekeeping and kitchen ware washing systems. Aqua Systems is a California-based specialty chemical manufacturer offering a full line of bio-degradable cleaning products. Their goal is absolute customer satisfaction. In addition, Aqua Systems represents the EcoTex Advanced Laundry Ozone System that is eligible for up to a 50 percent PG&E rebate. The Laundry Ozone system is a ‘green’ technology that will reduce environmental impact, improve laundry quality, provides superior disinfection, and cut your utility bills dramatically. Aqua will provide a free, no-obligation audit of your on-premise laundry in conjunction with PG&E at your request.


California Exposition & State Fair
1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815-5104
(916) 263-1477 | (916) 263-3163 Fax
sallison@calexpo.com
www.calexpo.com | www.bigfun.org

General Manager/CEO--Norb Bartosik
Deputy General Manager--Brian May
Assistant General Manager, Marketing--Erica Manuel
Expo Events Manager--Louise Shroder
Sales Manager--Shauna Allison

Services: Facility for consumer shows, trade shows, conventions, meetings, and banquets.


California Hotel & Lodging Association
414 – Twenty-Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-3211
(916) 444-5780 | (916) 444-5848 Fax
service@calodging.com
www.calodging.com

President & CEO--Lynn Mohrfeld (Mr.)

Services: CH&LA will be the indispensable resource for communicating and protecting the rights and interests of the California lodging industry by providing educational training and cost-saving programs for all segments of the industry, and for supporting strategic alliances to promote the value of California tourism and travel.



California Lodging Industry Association
P.O. Box 15918
Sacramento, CA 95852-0918
(916) 925-2915 | (916) 925-0785 Fax
info@clia.org
www.clia.org

President/CEO--Rick Lawrance
Vice President--Jacquie Atchison

Services: The mission of the California Lodging Industry Association is to promote, protect and advance the interests of lodging owners and their management teams statewide, and to provide a network of resources to support member efficiency, profitability and professionalism.


California State Employee Hotel Directory
980 Ninth Street, Suite 175
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-7665 | (916) 444-1731 Fax
info@californiahoteldirectory.net
www.californiahoteldirectory.net

Katie Monson--Associate Marketing Manager
Michelle Tyler--Directory Representative

Services: Our hotel advertisers tap a targeted, affluent market of professional travelers doing the state’s business--travelers in need of lodging and travelers who can be counted on for return business. Our state employees tap an information database of the best hotels and motels statewide--the lodging properties that make a special effort to please their state guests. Our general readers get the location, cost and availability of hundreds of places to stay in one handy booklet, updated every month.


Classique Catering
1100 - 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-3913
(916) 446-1215 | (916) 446-1302 Fax
doug.zimmerman@centerplate.com
www.classiquecatering.com

General Manager--Richard Ginzel
Director of Catering Sales & Marketing--Dori Andreoni
Catering Sales Manager--Jo Ann Van Tassel

Services: Classique Catering is the exclusive food and beverage caterer for the Sacramento Convention Center, Community Theater, and Memorial Auditorium. Classique Catering also operates retail concessions as needed within these venues (including our seven-days-a-week Starbucks). Additionally, Classique Catering undertakes off-premise catering within the region, as well as off-premise concessions through its “Classique Events” department.


Comcast
1242 National Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 830-6780 | (800) 722-3409 | (916) 830-6647 Fax
doug_paulsen@cable.comcast.com
www.comcast.com

Senior Sales Manager--Doug Paulsen

Services: Comcast is your “home to hotel” one-stop shop for free-to-guest, broadband high-speed Internet, high definition and background/foreground music. Ask about Comcast Digital Voice.


Downtown Sacramento Partnership
980 - 9th Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-8575 | (916) 442-2053 Fax
mault@downtownsac.org
www.downtownsac.org

Executive Director --Michael Ault
Deputy Director--Danielle Biller

Services: Property-owner based business improvement district in downtown Sacramento. Actively promotes and markets the central city’s events, shopping, and dining destinations. Produces numerous special events and promotions. Constituents include more than 800 merchants and property owners in the city’s core business district.


Foster’s Wine Estates
(916) 989-1412 | (707) 363-6211 Cell | (916) 989-1413 Fax
katrina.vanaller@am.fostersgroup.com
www.beringerblass.com
www.fosters.com.au

Sacramento/Central Valley District Manager--Katrina Van Aller

Services: Beringer Blass Wine Estates is a global premium wine company that grows, produces, and markets a broad range of premium wines from Australia, California, Europe, and South America. In the United States, the company produces critically acclaimed wines at 11 California wineries, including Beringer Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Chateau Souverain, Meridian Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, and St. Clement Vineyards. New California wines include Cellar No. 8, Etude, Taz, and Two Tone Farm. Other brands marketed in the U.S. include Australia’s Wolf Blass, Black Opal, Greg Norman Estates, Rothbury Estate, and Italy’s Castello di Gabbian o, and Campanile. The company also imports Annie’s Lane, Dallas Conte, Kangaroo Ridge, Matua Valley, Penfold's, Lindemans, Rosemount Estate and Devil's Lair. 


Future Brands, LLC
(800) 747-8643 ext. 5584 | (530) 885-3713
(530) 885-3123 Fax
rob.odum@sales.futurebrandsllc.com
www.beamglobal.com
www.absolut.com

Northern California Area Manager--Rob Odum  

Services: Future Brands is a sales and distribution services organization representing quality spirits and wine brands in the United States. We are distributed by Southern Wine & Spirits in California. Our brands include ABSOLUT Vodka, Jim Beam Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Makers Mark KSBW, Cruzan Rum, Fris Vodka, Starbucks™ Coffee Liqueur, DeKuyper Schnapps and Cordials, VOX Vodka, Level Vodka, Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon, El Tesoro Tequila, Dalmore and Laphroig Scotch, Plymouth Gin, Canadian Club, Covousier, Clois du Bois Wines, Geyser Peak Wines, Wild Horse Wines and many other fine products. Our organization believes in delivering exceptional customer service and value to our brand owners, distributors, retailers, and consumers. 


General Produce Company
1330 North B Street
Sacramento, CA 95811-0605
(916) 441-6431 | (916) 441-2483 Fax
sschommer@generalproduce.com

Foodservice Sales Manager--Sharon Deacon
Inside Sales Manager--Sharon Schommer
Customer Service Manager-- Sergiy Poruchikov
Account Manager--Andee Tyler

Services: Wholesale supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. Additional products include juices, flowers, eggs, dairy products, and wood.


GES Exposition Services
1400 K Street, Suite 309
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-2252 | (916) 442-2279 Fax
sunderwood@ges.com
www.ges.com

Senior Sales Manager--Steve Underwood
Account Representative--Eileen Nyberg

Services: Las Vegas-based GES has offices in more than 40 major U.S. cities, including Sacramento, providing exhibition and event services in every major convention market across North America. GES provides convention and trade show managers with a range of services including planning, logistics, materials handling, floor plans, exhibits and design, signs and graphics, installation and dismantling, electrical and lighting, carpets and furnishings, automated freight and package receiving, and computer hook-ups.


Hospitality Staffing Solutions
1640 Powers Ferry Road, Building 3, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30067
(770) 612-0054 x 134 | (770) 612-0054 Fax
www.hssstaffing.com

Brandi Booe, Business Development Manager - bbooe@hssstaffing.com  

Naveen Ahuja, Vice President - nahuja@hssstaffing.com

Martin Mazy, Vice President  - mmazy@hssstaffing.com

Daniel Rodriquez, Area Manager - drodriguez@hssstaffing.com
 
Services: Hospitality Staffing Solutions, founded in 1999, specializes in providing service personnel to the hotel industry and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with four regional locations. We currently have more than 1,000 associates working in major hotels. HSS provides associates to high-end, full-service hotels, convention and airport properties. Some of our current Hotel Partners include Hilton, Hyatt, Intercontinental, Marriott, MGM and Starwood. We have one focus--to provide the best people to the hospitality industry where and when they are needed. HSS is your source for skilled, experienced housekeeping, stewarding, laundry, banquet and kitchen staff. HSS is not a temporary staffing service.


The Interior Plant Company, Inc./The Growing Company, Inc.
4 Wayne Court, Building 3
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 379-9087 | (916) 379-9011 Fax
sherie@thegrowingcompany.net

Sales/Account Executive--Sherie Bishop
Operations Manager--Anne Sandoval
President--Bruno Sandoval

Services: Interior landscape services including sales, rental, and guaranteed maintenance of beautiful healthy live plants. We offer custom holiday décor, silk plants and arrangements as well as preserved plants. The Growing Company, Inc. is our exterior full-service landscape company. We service Rocklin to Elk Grove and Davis to Folsom.


Mikuni Restaurant Group
1455 Response Road, Suite 230
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 576-2641 | (916) 576-2642 Fax
jmabry@mikunisushi.com
www.mikunisushi.com

Vice President of Marketing--Jeanne Mabry
Catering & Special Events--Johanna Joy Garcia

Services: Event planning and full-service catering. Banquet facilities in Sacramento, Roseville, Fair Oaks, Davis and Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe.


National Appeal of Northern California
1079 Sunrise Avenue, Suite B-189
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 390-4748 mobile | (916) 791-1497 office
(916) 791-1497 fax
nationalappeal@surewest.net
www.nationalappeal.com

Services: National Appeal® offers state-of-the-art deep cleaning and restorative services for maintaining carpets, draperies, upholstery, tile & grout, odor control, and other customized solutions for the hospitality industry. National Appeal® has developed a unique turnkey vendor solution referred to as “The Hotel Hygiene System” that guarantees complete compliance with manufacturers’ specifications for the proper maintenance and care of your property’s assets. To accomplish this, “The Hotel Hygiene System” utilizes highly trained personnel, state-of-the-art equipment, tested procedures and our very own exclusive custom-formulated chemicals. As a result, we are able to deliver unrivalled performance, efficiency and value to our customers. National Appeal is an Avendra “Preferred Vendor.”


Northstar Power
P.O. Box 68
Applegate, CA 95703
(530) 878-8599 | (530) 878-8297 Fax
lisaj@northstarpower.net
www.northstarpower.net
 
Services: information forthcoming


Pacific Gas & Electric – PG&E
5555 Florin-Perkins
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 396-1249
(916) 386-5125 Fax
txw7@pge.com | bjbo@pge.com
www.pge.com

Services: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 15 million people in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com/about/. Through its leading energy efficiency and power saving demand response programs, the company has helped prevent more than 155 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere, while saving its customers nearly $24 billion. PG&E has also helped nearly 30,000 customers install their own solar energy systems.


Pacific Wines and Spirits
4119 South Market Court, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 972-0001 | (916) 646-5958 Fax
timkenneally@southernwine.com
www.southernwine.com

Division Sales Manager--Tim Kenneally
Wines Manager--Mike Burns

We are a division of Southern Wine and Spirits and a wholesaler of fine wine and spirit products. We offer training, education and printing services as well as marketing support for our portfolio of high-end luxury brands.


The Party Concierge
602 Dos Rios Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 440-8080 | (916) 440-8086 Fax
party@partysacramento.com
www.partysacramento.com

Services: Conveniently located minutes from downtown ballrooms and event venues, we can deliver all of your décor needs. No longer do you require a prop room or space for ice carvings in your freezer. Our 40,000-square-foot warehouse is your source for all your event décor needs. We specialize in:

  • Fresh floral designs: centerpieces and buffet arrangements.
  • Balloon décor: arches, columns, bouquets & individual balloon bouquet deliveries.
  • Ice Carvings: ice bars, custom logos, food service & specialty beverage stations.
  • Printing & Graphics: invitations, large format printing, posters, banners, directional signs and stage signage.
  • Props: custom foam carvings, themed props, stage sets & backdrops.
  • Pipe & drape in custom colors, spandex décor, lounge furniture and many specialty items including stanchions, carpet, prize wheels and garden gates.
  • Come tour our unique facility & retail party store!

Petra Risk Solutions
13950 Cerritos Corporate Drive, Suite A
Cerritos, CA 90703-2468
(800) 466-8951 | (800) 494-6829 Fax
rick@petrarisksolutions.com
www.petrarisksolutions.com

Rick Earle, Sales Executive  

Services: Petra Risk Solutions is one of the nation’s leaders in providing property and casualty insurance to the hospitality industry. As the only insurance brokerage that operates exclusively in the world of hospitality, no other broker can match our depth and experience with Hotels & Resorts. Through P3, Petra Plus Process, we offer specialized risk management that includes all aspects of loss control, safety training and OSHA compliance.



Prestige Cleaners
4333 Winters Street
Sacramento, CA 95838-3031
(916) 567-7842 | (916) 922-1601 Fax
jennifer@prestigecleaning.com
www.prestigecleaning.com

Owner/President--Jim Douglas
Owner--Jane Douglas

Services: Drycleaning and laundry services.



Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau
1608 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-7777 | (916) 808-7788 Fax
shammond@cityofsacramento.org
www.discovergold.org

President & CEO--Steve Hammond
Senior Vice President, Sales & Services--Tom Bennett
Vice President, Marketing--Sonya Bradley
Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs--Mike Testa

Director, Convention Sales--Paul Miller
Director, National Accounts--Faye Pastor
Director, Tourism--Terry Selk
Director, Multicultural Affairs--Gary Simon
Director, Partner Marketing--Doug Scholz
Director, Film Commission/Travel Media--Lucy Steffens
Director, Creative Services--Sue Stauffer
Manager, Marketing Services--Dawn Brown
Manager, Convention Services--Julie Reilly
Human Resources Manager--Sheri Graciano
Office Manager--Julie von Geldern
Accountant--Harriet Buchanan
Executive Assistant--Sherlynn Clifford

From SCVB’s mission statement: “Strengthen the positive awareness of the City and County of Sacramento as a convention and visitor destination to increase revenues and stimulate economic development and growth for the community.”



Sacramento County Airport System
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95837
(916) 874-0760 | (916) 874-0636 Fax
marcellc@saccounty.net
www.sacairports.org

Director--G. Hardy Acree
Deputy Director, Marketing and Public Relations--Cheryl Marcell

Services: The Sacramento County Airport System manages the region’s public air transportation facilities. The System consists of Sacramento International Airport, Executive Airport, Mather Airport, and Franklin Field. Sacramento International Airport offers service on 13 major airlines to more than 150 cities nationwide and Mexico.


Sacramento Municipal Utility District (Commercial Services)
6301 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95817-1899
(916) 732-6618 | (916) 732-5229 Fax
sbutts@smud.org
www.smud.org

Key Account Manager--Sandy Butts

Services: Electric utility provider.


Southern Wine & Spirits
4119 South Market Court
Sacramento, CA 95834-1223
(916) 927-0001 | (916) 927-3275 Fax
jacktrigger@southernwine.com

Vice President/General Manager--Jim Andrus
Wine Manager--Mitch Johnson
Director of On Premise Sales for Central Valley--Kelly Rose (Mr.)

Services: Wholesale vendor of wines, spirits, mixes, beers, coffee, and waters.


Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
(916) 791-5697 | (916) 791-2504 Fax
judi.bruckman@ste-michelle.com
www.ste-michelle-wine-estates.com

State Manager Hawaii/Business Development Manager Northern California--Judi Bruckman

Services: Producers of fine wines since 1934. Washington State: Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Crest, Domaine Ste Michelle, Luxe, Northstar, Col Solare, Eroica, Snoqualmie, Spring Valley, Red Diamond,14 Hands, Stimson Estate Cellars; Oregon: Erath; California: Distant Bay, Conn Creek. Villa Mt Eden, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars; Importers of Antinori (Tuscany, Umbria), Tormaresca (Pulgia), Haras de Pirque (Maipo Valley (Chile) and Pfalz Germany- St M Riesling.


SuperShuttle
3100 Northgate Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 648-2500 | (916) 648-2506 Fax
dboldt@supershuttle.net
www.supershuttle.com

General Manager--Rich Powers
Director of Sales & Marketing--David Boldt
Unit Franchise Manager--Kelly Mann
Accountant--Donna Galten

Services: Airport transportation service to and from the Sacramento. International Airport (24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week).


USA Today
5000 Hopyard Road, Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(800) 456-0293 ext. 531 | (925) 227-1352 Fax
csavage@usatoday.com
www.usatoday.com

Regional Marketing Director--Candace Savage

Services: USA Today is a national paper published Monday through Friday providing readers with a concise, colorful global look at news, money, sports, and life.



Westfield Downtown Plaza
547 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-4000
(916) 442-3117 Fax
downtownplaza@westfield.com
www.westfield.com

General Manager--Christi Woodards
Assistant General Manager—Mike Sharobiem
Marketing Director--Raelene Trumm
Operations Manager--Seth Pearl
Specialty Leasing Manager--Rick Momet

Services: The open-air center features the area's only flagship Macy's, Century Theatre and more than 100 specialty shops and eateries. Westfield Downtown Plaza offers three full-service restaurants: Hard Rock Café, River City Brewing Co. and Morton's, The Steakhouse. The center is conveniently located near the State Capitol, the Convention Center and many historic tourist attractions.


Yellow Cab Company of Sacramento
900 Richards Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95814-0397
(916) 442-4696 Office | (916) 444-2222 Taxi service
(916) 442-1962  Fax
fred@yellowcabsacramento.com
www.yellowcabsacramento.com

President--Frederick Pleines Jr.
Vice President--Kenneth Pleines
Operations Manager--Sheila Gallagher

Services: Yellow Cab Company of Sacramento provides transportation services to all areas of Sacramento County. Let us pick you up at the airport or provide a safe ride home from one of Sacramento’s fine restaurants. Taxicab transportation 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week; computerized dispatching to the largest cab company in Sacramento, a trusted Sacramento tourism booster since 1917.



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Sacramento Hotel Association | P.O. Box 276567, Sacramento, CA 95827 | 916.441.6110 | 916.932.2209 fax
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