Katie Burroughs serves as the Director of Sales for the Von Braun Center, where she began her career over 16 years ago. Throughout her tenure she has served in numerous positions such as Administrative Assistant, Exhibitor Service Coordinator, and Senior Sales Manager. Katie has extensive experience working with all markets and currently specializes in Government, Fraternal, State Association, Education, Corporate, and Non-Profits.

Katie is currently serving as an Emissary with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, as the Marketing and Communications Director for the Tennessee Valley Chapter of HSMAI, and on the Senior Management Team for the VBC. She is also a member of ACAE, AUSA Redstone-Huntsville Chapter, SGMP Rocket City, and Women in Defense. Katie is currently enrolled in Leadership Greater Huntsville Connect Class of 27.

What do you love most about living and working in Huntsville?

Huntsville has all the amenities of a big city with the small-town feel. I know how lucky I am to live, work, and play in Huntsville.

How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

I have a 10 year old daughter, so when I am not at work I am usually at the ballfield or out finding something fun to do with her.

How do you like to give back to the community, and why is it important to you?

Giving back to your community is about contributing to something bigger than yourself and setting the future for younger generations. I think getting involved, volunteering, networking, sharing knowledge—anything you can do to make a positive impact in peoples’ lives makes a difference.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career, and what valuable lesson did they teach you?

My former Director of Sales, Marie Arighi, has been the biggest influence throughout my career. Without her guidance and leadership I would not have fallen in love with the hospitality industry and realized that this is something you can make a career out of.

Where is your favorite place to relax in Huntsville?

Big Spring Park is always somewhere I can go to relax. It is in the center of downtown but it is calming and has beautiful views. It’s the perfect place to decompress and refocus your attention on what matters.

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