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Kara C. Pigeon, DMCP

Director of Production/Partner
kpigeon@signature-dmc.com

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A proud native of New Orleans, Kara Conners Pigeon joined the team in 1996 as a Production Manager for the original Signature. She was part of the original team that transitioned from Signature Events, Inc. to Signature Destination Management, LLC. In January of 2001 Kara was promoted to Director of the Production and became the newest Partner of Signature in January of 2003.

She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of event production; account management and production manager training for the company. Her industry memberships and involvement has been numerous and include the Hospitality Education and Networking Association (HENA); the Women's Business Council Gulf Coast, which is the local chapter of the national organization, Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC); the Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc.; and the International Special Events Society (ISES). In July 2004, she was named the Founding President of New Orleans chapter of ISES; a position she held through July of 2006. In December of 2005, Kara was chosen as VP of the New Orleans Foundation of Events Associates Relief (NOFEAR), a non-profit organization dedicated to financially assist individuals in the events and hospitality industry in the Greater New Orleans Region that were significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Kara's ISES involvement has now reached the international level where she holds a Chair seat for the Spirit if Excellence Awards. Married with two children, she also holds the designation of Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP).