Steve Bailey, Director of Group Sales

Steve is a native of Panama City Beach, Fla. He spent all of his life in the hospitality industry. Steve is a ‘97 graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Hospitality Management and a minor in Psychology. Prior hospitality locations include Jackson, Miss, and Birmingham, Ala. Steve has been in Sales and Marketing for over 9 years and currently oversees all group sales aspects in addition to the Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee Association markets. Steve's title is Director of Group Sales for Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort and The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach. Contact Steve at steve.bailey@resortspcbeach.com.


Kerri Maney, Catering Sales Manager

Kerri joined Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort sales team with 6 years in the hospitality service industry, including completing the Corporate Management Training Program with Hyatt Hotels. Prior to Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, Kerri worked as a Sales Manager for the Park Hyatt in Carmel, Calif., the Individual Business Travel Sales Manager for Adam’s Mark Hotel in Orlando, Fla., and as a Management Trainee at Hyatt Orlando in Orlando, Fla. Kerri handles local catering, weddings and holiday parties. Contact Kerri at kerri.maney@resortspcbeach.com.


Mark Farner, Sr. Convention Services Manager

Originally from central Pennsylvania, Mark came to Panama City Beach, Fla., in 2000 to be the Director of Audiovisual at Edgewater. Since 2000, Mark has held various positions at the resort including Setup Manager, Banquet Manager and Director of Banquet Operations. Presently, Mark works closely with meeting planners, coordinating a wide range of details that help make their events a positive, memorable experience. Contact Mark at mark.farner@resortspcbeach.com.


Tracy Heitzig, Corporate Sales Manager

Tracy joined the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort sales team 5 years ago with over 15 years of hotel management experience. She relocated to Panama City Beach after living in the Turks & Caicos Islands for over 8 years. Her hotel experience runs the spectrum of Public Relations, Marketing and Sales Manager to Director of Operations for a Caribbean resort. Tracy currently oversees third-party meeting planners and the corporate market nationwide. Contact Tracy at tracy.heitzig@resortspcbeach.com.


Debra A. Abrams, Director of Convention Services

Educated in New York City, Debra has been in the hospitality industry since her college studies of architecture; where she later decided to change to the hospitality industry. Prior to leaving New York City, Debra worked as Sous Chef in two locations: Stanford, Con., and Manhattan under the Sheraton Flag. Debra cross-trained in Restaurant Service and Banquet Service then followed the natural progression to Convention Services. Debra worked for Interstate Hotel Corporation for 10 years in Orlando & Miami before moving to Panama City Beach in 2000. Debra has been detailing the Conventions of all market segments at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort as Director of Convention Services since 2000. Contact Debra at debra.abrams@resortspcbeach.com.


Carly Kiser, Executive Meeting Manager

Carly is a native of Panama City Beach, Florida and offers over 6 years experience in the hospitality industry. She is a graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Marketing. Prior to Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, Carly worked with the Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Select in Panama City. Carly currently serves as the Executive Meeting Manager responsible for coordination of groups and meetings involving 25 rooms or less. Contact Carly at carly.kiser@resortspcbeach.com.


Heather Walsh, Business Development Manager

Heather is a native of Panama City Beach, Florida. She is a Florida State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is in pursuit of her Masters Degree. Heather has returned home from Montgomery, Alabama after working as a Manager with the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Recently, Heather has joined our team as the Business Development Manager. She is responsible for all corporate accounts as well as the Resort to Quality Education accounts. Contact Heather at heather.walsh@resortspcbeach.com.