John Leinen

John Leinen has joined the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority as vice president of convention sales.

Leinen most recently served as the corporate divisional director of sales and marketing, new acquisitions, and area director of sales and marketing for Sage Hospitality. Previously he held sales management positions with Sheraton Chicago Northwest, Omni Hotels, the Westin O'Hare and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.