Lisa Simon was named as the Executive Vice President of HOST's Association Management Company in January 2007. This 20-year marketing and management professional works with the leaders of HOST's association clients to help the company expand its management business while continuing to excel at all levels.

Additionally, Simon serves as interim Executive Director or the National Tour Association, which is managed by HOST. Simon previously served as Senior Vice President for NTA and was responsible for the day-to-day management, including marketing, membership development, convention execution, financial management and human resources. She also served as publisher for the association's magazine, Courier.

Simon has also served as:

• a fund-raising and event planner for the National Tourism Foundation and National Tour Association
• editor of the Certified Tour Professional text and workbook
• travel journalist for Courier, Group Travel Management, and Bank Travel Management magazines.