Debbie Hughes, CMP

With over 8 years of planning experience, Debbie Hughes is an award-winning professional who began her career in public accounting and advanced through the level of multi-location controller. In 2011, she branched out into the hospitality industry as an event coordinator planning events up to 13,000 in size

Highlights of Debbie's MPI Career:
MPI Michigan Chapter President's Award of Excellence – 2014
CMP Designation – 2015
MPI Michigan Chapter Member of the Year - 2017
MPI Rise Award Finalist – Member of the Year – 2018

Currently serving as VP Leadership Development for 2019-20, previously served as VP Finance and Director of Regional Conference.
As VP Leadership Development...
• Rebranded as LEAD Team
• Launched Mentorship Program
• Reinstated Scholarship Program
• Rebranded Awards Program

• Board of Directors Training

As VP Finance...
• Rebranded Sponsorship Program
• Exceeded Sponsorship Budget by 150%
• Initiated New Sponsorship Opportunities
• Six Diamond Partners for 2019-20

As Director of Regional Conference...
• Launching first-time conferences
• Regional conferences

Other achievements:
Debbie earned her BBA from Western Michigan University with a major in Accounting.
Past President of Fenton Area Business and Professional Women's Club, Moms Club of Linden/Fenton, Women in Business
Volunteered with Humane Society of Genesee County, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Genesee County