Sales and Events

"Spread the Light and Warmth of Hospitality."

- Conrad N. Hilton

Shawn Bounds

Shawn is a Corpus native who studied at Del Mar College and recently relocated to Corpus Christi after many years in Hotel Sales in Seattle.  She has held a variety of Hotel Sales roles over the last 15 years.  Her experience includes Full Service, Select Service, and Boutique hotels.  She has specialized in Group, Catering and Transient sales and has constantly exceeded the goals set before her.

Her bright and bubbly personality can be felt across a room, no surprise given her training with Walt Disney World in college.  She has been recognized and awarded for not only her Sales skills, but her passion for Customer Service as well.

When she is not providing her clients with a world-class experience you can find her paddle boarding or bird watching.

Wade Echols, Jr.

Wade has always been passionate about hospitality and sales.  His first job was in retail sales.  After studying at the Spartan School of Aeronautics he returned to the Coastal Bend to begin his career in Hospitality.  After a short stint in operations Wade recognized his passion for Hotel Sales, and he was promoted to a SMERF Catering Sales Manager in 2003.  During his sales career he has held many sales positions including SMERF Room Sales, Government Sales, Corporate BT Sales, and Regional Director of Sales.

Wade joined the RGB Hospitality team in 2014 and currently serves as the Complex Director of Sales for multiple RGB Hotels.

In his off time, you can catch Wade watching a Rangers’ game or just enjoying a good glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with family and friends.

Rosie Muguerza

Rosie is a well-known fixture in the South Texas hotel sales world.  With more than 25 years in the industry, Rosie has been successful in achieving her goals by prospecting and following the sales process in order to close the deals. She began her carrier with Marriott as a sales secretary and has since held multiple Sales leadership roles in both Full Service and Focus Service hotels.

With a proven track record of driving revenue, she continues to focus on new and existing clients as well as profitability for ownership. She holds a degree from Del Mar College. She enjoys walking, Pilates, gardening and shopping..

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