Get to know Laurie
Laurie Hawes, CMP
Meeting & Event Consultant
Laurie Hawes has more than 25 years of meeting and event experience. From hotel sales and convention services to meetings management for associations, corporations and private industry, Laurie’s range of experience has prepared her to deliver exceptional events. She has organized meetings in almost every state, providing her clients with extensive experience and contacts throughout the U.S.
Laurie successfully handles budgets, oversees speaker management and maintains a detailed compilation of statistical data. She prides herself on formulating meticulous post-conference reports and providing detailed analysis to make the next event even more successful.
With both parents in association management, meeting planning has always been “in her blood.” Laurie has maintained her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation since 1996 and is a lifetime member of the Purdue University Alumni Association.