Valerie Waeltz is an experienced hospitality professional, with nearly 25 years of experience.  A New Jersey native, Valerie moved to South Louisiana 25 years ago and began her hospitality career in New Orleans.  She has worked for several major hotel chains, in Food and Beverage, Convention Services and Sales.

Her experience and passion for hospitality has been recognized, and her efforts haven’t gone unnoticed.  She is a graduate of Homewood Suites by Hilton MVP Elite Program, and received numerous accolades for success over the years.  Valerie believes in top notch customer service, and understands customer needs.  Her philosophy is “hospitality is like shipbuilding.  Building relationships and nurturing friendships is a key part of building the ‘ship’ that is an event and hospitality”.

Valerie is actively involved in our local community.  She was a member of the former Stennis Space Center Rotary Club (past Treasurer), Northshore Lodging Association (Secretary and past Treasurer) and is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Northshore.  She was a recent representative for the Northshore Lodging Association to the St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission Board of Commissioners.  She is also active with the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, and is involved with the East St. Tammany Business Alliance.

In her leisure time, Valerie enjoys spending time with her 2 sons and  friends.  She often travels to Florida to visit family and enjoy theme parks.