Kimberlee Nelson

Kimberlee holds an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in flight attendant services, hospitality, travel, and tourism. This unique degree encompasses nearly every aspect of the tourism industry and has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of what it takes to deliver true hospitality. She has successfully supported and executed a wide range of events, including corporate meetings, association conferences, social events, weddings, and more. She is dedicated to ensuring every client feels supported, confident, and positioned for success while sourcing and selecting venues that best meet their needs and objectives.

Through her experience working in hotels, Kimberlee witnessed firsthand how HB Associates advocate for their clients. This dedication to client success is what initially attracted her to the company. Having worked across multiple areas of hotel operations, sales, and marketing, she offers clients valuable insider knowledge of how hotels operate and how successful meetings and events are executed behind the scenes. Her experience enables her to effectively advocate for clients, streamline the sourcing process, reduce risk, and maximize value through strategic negotiations. In addition, she maintains strong industry relationships and serves on the Curriculum Advisory Committee for the Hospitality and Tourism Department at her alma mater, Orange Coast College, where she collaborates with highly respected professionals from across the travel and tourism industry.