Lynn Hochrine

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Senior Program Manager, Events and Recognition, REI

Lynn Hochrine is a seasoned experiential planner and program manager with over 15 years of expertise in employee engagement, event marketing, and large-scale event production. She currently serves as REI's Senior Program Manager for events and Recognition.

Lynn’s diverse career spans the professional sports, hospitality, and retail industries. Her roles include Director of Catering and Conference Services for Kimpton Hotels and Senior Event Planner for REI’s Brand, Stewardship, and Impact team. Her skill set encompasses event strategy, program management, cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs.

Her ability to deliver impactful events has been recognized through notable accomplishments such as growing catering revenue by $900,000 at Kimpton’s Palomar San Diego and managing high-profile events, including Comic-Con activations and corporate conferences. Lynn’s passion for creating inclusive, collaborative, and meaningful experiences drives her work in fostering connection and culture through events.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Lynn is dedicated to bringing creativity, precision, and purpose to every project she leads.

Dec. 24, 2024

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