Deborah Hinson is the founding Partner of The Hinson Group, LLC, a full-service marketing agency with a robust meetings and events division focused on marquee client events, national account development, consultation and management of client event divisions, particularly in the medical, financial and technology sectors. Annual event revenue exceeds $10 million.

Deborah brings more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership across the restaurant, hotel, winery and beverage sectors, delivering measurable growth and operational efficiency for her clients. Her client portfolio ranges from boutique wineries and luxury hotels to family-owned brands and Fortune 500 companies.

Deborah currently serves as Chair of the MPIMD Advisory Council. She also served as the immediate past president of IMMPA (International Medical Meeting Professionals Association). Deborah was named MPI Gulf States Chapter Planner of the Year and has served as President of the NACE Foundation. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and currently lives in Metairie, Louisiana. In her spare time, she enjoys creating new recipes and cocktails.