Michael Massari
Director/Board Member at U.S. Travel Association
Profile
Mr. Michael Massari is Co-Founder & Partner at Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC.
Mr. Massari co-founded Connexus Equity Management Partners in December 2013.
He has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, management, sales, marketing, and operations.
He also serves with Caesars.
He has been with Caesars since he reorganized Caesars meetings businesses in 2011.
The nationwide reorganization mirrored an effort he led in 2005 to combine meeting sales and operations across Caesars Las Vegas properties, and extended benefits introduced under the Las Vegas Meetings brand, which Michael developed.
His achievements at Caesars earned him the Chairman’s award for Leadership and the Caesars Excellence in Leadership awards.
He is an Executive Committee member of the board of U.S.
Travel, and the MPI Foundation.
Michael has been featured in virtually every meetings publication and has appeared in national publications including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Forbes.com.
Michael has twice been named one of the 100 most influential people in the tradeshow business, and was named one of the 25 most influential people in the meetings industry.
Mr. Massari received his undergraduate degree from Cabrini College and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine.
Michael Massari active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC
 Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC (Connexus Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2015 |
Meeting Professionals International
 Meeting Professionals International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2009 |
U.S. Travel Association
 U.S. Travel Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit organization that represents all aspects of the travel industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. In 2020, the travel industry suffered a significant decline due to the pandemic, generating less economic output and supporting fewer jobs than in previous years. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2009 |
Artisan Outdoor LLC
 Artisan Outdoor LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Artisan Outdoor LLC provides landscape design services. Its services include hardscape and lighting systems, outdoor kitchen, pools and water features, fireplaces and entertainment systems. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2016 |
Former positions of Michael Massari
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada Foundation, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 30/12/2013 |
| The Venetian, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 30/12/2000 |
Training of Michael Massari
| Cabrini University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Irvine | Masters Business Admin |
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Meeting Professionals International
Meeting Professionals International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer. | Commercial Services |
U.S. Travel Association
U.S. Travel Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit organization that represents all aspects of the travel industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. In 2020, the travel industry suffered a significant decline due to the pandemic, generating less economic output and supporting fewer jobs than in previous years. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
| College of Southern Nevada Foundation, Inc. | |
Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC
Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Connexus Equity Management Partners LLC (Connexus Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. | Finance |
Artisan Outdoor LLC
Artisan Outdoor LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Artisan Outdoor LLC provides landscape design services. Its services include hardscape and lighting systems, outdoor kitchen, pools and water features, fireplaces and entertainment systems. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Commercial Services |
| The Venetian, Inc. |
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