The Group Sales Team

Born in Northern Ireland, Ben spent his early childhood in the Caribbean and later the Island of Guernsey in the UK before moving with his family to the Philadelphia area. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Ben started his career as a front desk manager for Marriott before moving into a sales role in 2007. Over the last 15 years, he worked for Marriott in New York City and was a member of the sales team for The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Sales for the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa.

Married with two kids and another on the way, Ben has lived on Hilton Head more than 10 years during three different periods of time, developing a true love of the island. In his spare time, you can usually find him on a soccer pitch, a golf course or at the beach.

Ben looks forward to partnering with you to provide an unforgettable experience from start to finish, expertly managing every detail to ensure an extraordinary conference at The Sea Pines Resort.

A true Hilton Head native, Chris De Vincentis was born and raised on the island and went on to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. After completing his degree, he began his career in the hospitality industry at the Columbia Marriott before moving to Charlotte, N.C, where he worked for four years at Starwood Hotels' Westin Charlotte.

Prior to joining The Sea Pines Resort, Chris was a sales manager for more than two years at the Westin Hilton Head Island. In addition to his sales experience, Chris has excelled in roles within Finance, Hotel Operations, and Convention Services.

In his off-hours, Chris enjoys playing a variety of sports, including golf and hockey. He organized an adult pick-up hockey league on the island that gets together weekly. His hobbies also include cooking, watching college football and spending time outdoors with his dog.

Chris takes pride in the strong relationships and rapport he builds with his clients. His analytical style, approachable demeanor and vast knowledge of all things Hilton Head Island allows him to help plan events that exceed expectations.