By: Eric Jacobson, Ascend Integrated Media LLC

Meet Heartland Chapter member Vicki Baker, Senior Account Executive, Marriott International, Lenexa, KS

My favorite food is: Mexican.

My next dream trip is to: Anywhere a beach is located.

Recently read book I recommend reading is: I really enjoy reading and trying out recipes in cookbooks. I recently purchased, Magnolia Table, by Joanna Gaines and all the recipes I’ve tried are really good.

Nickname growing up was: Vic.

Won’t eat: I really don’t enjoy sushi.

Movie or bowling? Movie – I can’t wait to see “A Star Is Born.” When the movie came out in the 80’s with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson it was my favorite movie.

Start every morning with: A cup of coffee and checking emails.

Why I joined the PCMA Heartland Chapter: To be a part of an experienced professional meeting planning organization for education as well idea sharing and to build lasting relationships with all the members.

Best business tip/idea I’ve learned so far this year: It’s hard to list one thing since I’ve been in the hospitality industry so long. But I feel the best advice is to do what you say you’re going to do.

What I like best about my job: Building relationships with my customers and learning about them. Helping and assisting my customers to make their jobs easier in regards to meeting planning.

Three things you’ll find in my wallet that help to describe me: Daughters’ and husband’s photo, my Marriott employee discount card, gift cards.