Culture, Values & Leadership At HPN Global
Born of hospitality, guided by relationships. Our culture fuels innovation, quality, and fun.
Our Mission
At HPN Global, caring for people is at the core of everything we do. Through HPN Global Cares, our team supports causes close to our hearts — from local community outreach to industry relief efforts. Whether it’s volunteering time, donating resources, or rallying around one of our own, we show up for people in meaningful ways.
HPN Global developed its own sourcing platform based upon efficiency and, just as importantly, to foster relationships between hotels and clients. The company’s philosophy is to have a single point of contact at each hotel so a long-term relationship can be formed, resulting in priority handling of our inquiries.
Core Values
Family First
Have Fun
Be Passionate
Change Is Our Friend
Leadership Team
Bill Kilburg
Chairman & CEO
Mr. Kilburg acts as the company’s Chairman and CEO with specific responsibilities for the management and strategic growth of the company. He has 40 years of entrepreneurship and involvement in the hotel and meetings industries, having founded epix Hotels and Resorts and set solutions Inc.
Joe Forster
Co-Founder Emeritus
HPN Global has grown to be one of the largest, most global Site Selection and Venue Finding companies through its unique business model and unparalleled service. Our team is the most experienced in the industry.
Steve Scatino
Partner, Executive Vice President, Sales
Steve scatino became a partner at hospitality performance network in 2002. he has more than 25 years of industry experience, which includes positions in sales and sales management with several independent conference centers in scottsdale, arizona and washington, D.C.
John Murillo
Partner, Senior Vice President, Sales
John Murillo is a Partner at Hospitality Performance Network and serves as its Sr. Vice President of Sales. With over 20+ years of industry experience in sales and marketing, John oversees the development and training of HPN Global’s Associates.
Kip Horton
Senior Vice President
Kip Horton has been with hospitality performance network for over 5 years. as senior vice president of talent support and strategy, he spends the majority of his time working with our associates.
Desi Whitney
Senior Vice President, Sourcing Operations & Industry Relations
Through the use of a proprietary application, co-developed by Desi, her team expedites hotel responses providing the most efficient process for sales associates and their clients. Desi Whitney leads the Sourcing Operations Team and is in charge of hotel relations for HPN Global.
Teri Grammens
Chief Financial Officer
Teri joined HPN Global in 2012 and serves as the company’s Chief financial officer. she is responsible for managing the company’s day to day finance and IT operations. teri and the finance team continually strive to provide exceptional accounting support to all HPN Global sales associates while focusing on ways to streamline internal processes.
Harold Batiste
Senior Vice President, Sales Operations
Harold Batiste joined Hospitality Performance Network in 2019. As Senior Vice President, Sales Operations, Harold acts as the primary liaison between HPN Global’s 170+ associates and the company’s diverse portfolio of hotel and industry suppliers.
Stacey Crivello
Senior Vice President Meeting Services
Stacey is a 21 year industry expert who brings a strong operational and sales background to the Meeting Services side of HPN Global. Stacey’s hands on approach and experience over the years coming from full service destination management, brings a deep understanding of operations, sales and leadership to the organization.
Abbe McFarland
Director of Recruiting
Abbe McFarland joined hospitality performance network in 2012 and serves as the director of recruiting. her primary focus is talent acquisition, educating prospective employees on the career opportunities within HPN Global.
Community Impact
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HPN Global Cares:
Our philanthropic program that supports local communities through donations, volunteer efforts, and partnerships with non-profits. -
Sustainability Initiatives:
We’re committed to eco-conscious operations, promoting green practices, and supporting sustainable hotel sourcing. -
DEI Efforts:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core to our culture. From internal initiatives to external partnerships, we actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.