Brian Yates, Interactive Marketing & Operations Manager Role at Brite: Whatever it takes Alma Mater: University of Alabama, B.A. in Psychology; Western Carolina University, graduate work in Clinical Psychology Previous Incarnations: Destination Guru at the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Meetings & Events Architect at Windows on the Park, Asheville; Sales Manager and Foodie at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Asheville; Global Sales Coordinator at Bass Hotels & Resorts Contributions to Society: Volunteer member of the Bele Chere Board of Directors; member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI); former president of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International – Carolinas Chapter (HSMAI-CC); member of the Asheville Secret Ingredient Culinary Organization (SICO); provider of 14 years of food and shelter to a completely unappreciative cat named Ali Obsessions: Superb food, travel, Star Wars and my little niece and nephew Guilty Pleasures: Eating out, microbrew beer, late night TV and everything chocolate