Jessica Richards - VP, Business Development

Jessica Richards is an experienced sales and marketing professional with over 12 years of experience within the tourism and hospitality industry. Jessica recently comes from the client side of the Internet Marketing business with 7 years experience developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans at Universal Orlando focused on driving the Meetings and Conventions and groups markets.

Jessica has a true partnership philosophy in her approach to business, developing strong relationships that drive solid business results for her clients. Jessica has worked with a variety of corporate and association clients over the years including Microsoft, IBM, and the National Association of Home Builders.

In addition, Jessica is currently an adjunct professor for the University of Central Florida, and has been teaching Marketing and Business Communications courses at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management campus in Orlando since 2006. "Teaching is a true passion for me. Nothing makes me happier than to inspire a student, and see them get excited about this field!"

Jessica holds a MA in Corporate Communications and Technology from Rollins College and a Bachelors degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys traveling, kayaking, photography, and can lay down some soulful grooves on guitar, bass and even a little cello. You never know you may even catch her band playing in a music venue near you.