We are pleased to announce the 2026 Hospitality Career Fair and we welcome you to the event.
The event will occur on February 24th in the Applied Technologies (AT) building at Ball State University. This Career Fair will help students prepare for their careers and promote networking with professionals/employers in the field.
All interested students are invited.
Here are the details:
9:30 am: Panel 1, “Hospitality Careers: Beyond the Front Desk” AT 183
· Gina Gervais, Employment Manager, Centier Bank
· Matthew Smith, General Manager, The Alexander
· Treva McJury, Director of Events, Horizon Convention Center
· Noah Krebsbach, Hotel General Manager, Drury Hotels
10:30 am: Panel 2, “Work-Life Balance in a 24/7 Industry” AT 183
· Kerstin Sommer-Raza, Director of Sales, Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northeast/Fishers and Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Keystone Crossing
· Kimberly Hoffman, Vice President, Strategy & Experience, Accent Indy
· Blake Fogelsong, Owner / Director of Operations, Clancy’s Hospitality
· Tyler Upshaw, Food and Beverage Director, Hotel Carmichael
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Exhibitors Career fair Outside AT’s Weidner Center
1. Noah Krebsbach Hotel General Manager Drury Hotels
2. Blake Fogelsong Owner/Director of Operations Clancy’s Hospitality
3. Matthew Smith General Manager The Alexander Hotel
4. Gina Gervais VP/Employment Manager Centier Bank
5. Kim Jones Director of Food and Beverage Conner Prairie
6. AuroraDe Garate Human Resources Manager Visit Indy
7. Austin Tragesser Employment Manager Huse Culinary Inc.
8. Tyler Upshaw Food and Beverage Director Hotel Carmichael
9. Maria Gomez Director of Human Resources Schahet Hotel
10. Jane Brooks Associate Vice President Sexton Companies
11. Ed Balint Technology Strategy Director Aramark
Contact Craig Webster at cwebster3@bsu.edu with any questions.