Judy Parker, director, national accounts, Marriott Global Sales Organization, has moved to 400 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 610, Chicago, Ill. 60611. Phone: (312) 527-9470; Fax: (312) 527-9728. Her e-mail remains the same: judy.m.parker@marriott.com.
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