Team of Experts

Bart Meijers

Director of Events

Bart Meijers began his hospitality career in 1994, initially in Event Operations at boutique hotels before joining Hyatt Hotels in 2000. Bart first became a Director of Events in 2007 and Hyatt Regency Dallas is currently his fourth Hyatt Hotel as Director. In 2018, the Hyatt Regency Dallas was awarded the Hyatt Hotels Events Team of the Year and the following year, Bart was awarded the Leader of the Year for Hyatt Hotels.  

E: bart.meijers@hyatt.com

Eugenia Vance

Associate Director of Events

Eugenia Vance began her career in Travel and Tourism in 1999 and quickly transitioned to an Event Planning Manager role the following year. Eugenia has extensive experience in the event planning industry and was brought on as our Associate Director of Events in 2022.

E: eugenia.vance@hyatt.com

Rizwan Naqvi

Senior Event Planning Manager

Rizwan Naqvi started his career 34 years ago at the Hyatt Regency DFW. After 3 years, Rizwan joined the Hyatt Regency Dallas and has been at our hotel ever since. Rizwan is a true ambassador for the brand and hotel and as Sr. Event Planning Manager an invaluable asset and provides the highest quality service to external and internal customers.  

E: rizwan.naqvi@hyatt.com

Ashley Bearden

Event Planning Manager

Ashley Bearden began her hospitality career is 2015 working as an Event Coordinator.  Ashley joined Hyatt Hotels in 2021 working in Event Operations at Hyatt Regency DFW. In 2023, Ashley was brought on as an Event Planning Manager at Hyatt Regency Dallas where she is passionate about curating amazing events with care!

Chardonai Goodwin

Event Planning Manager

Chardonai began her hospitality career at the young age of 16 hosting in restaurants. While attending university, she began supervising and eventually transitioned into culinary at hotels in the Dallas area. Upon graduating, Chardonai began working Event Operations at a resort hotel in Florida in 2017. She then went on to work at multiple hotels in Florida, Boston, and Fort Worth before transitioning back into restaurant management. With her strong F&B experience, Chardonai utilized the skills she acquired to run the Special Events department for a local restaurant chain. Chardonai joined the Hyatt Regency Dallas team in January of 2024 as an Event Planning Manager, where she enjoys creating many memorable experiences for her clients.

Sarina Sommers

Event Planning Manager

Sarina Sommers began her hospitality career in 2018 working as a Room Attendant where she discovered her passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences. After earning her degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2022, she joined Hyatt Regency Dallas as a Corporate Mangement Trainee. Sarina quickly advanced through multiple Food and Beverage departments until her current role as a Remote Event Planning Manager, putting her experience and passion into action.

Brandon Drummond

Executive Chef

In 2005 Brandon Drummond began his culinary career at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, as a Sous Chef. He has excelled in his career, working several positions at multiple locations, he was brought on as Executive Chef here, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in 2021.

E: brandon.drummond@hyatt.com