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2020 Connect Corporate 15 Over 50: Bill Kilburg

Bill Kilburg is chairman and CEO of HPN Global. He is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

May 5, 2020

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Bill Kilburg describes himself as energetic, motivated and family-first. Learn more about him.

What I do: I oversee all operations of the company, work on strategic growth initiatives, directly manage recruiting.

Greatest career accomplishment: Being appointed CFO of a large privately held Real estate company at 27, starting my own hotel company and owning 22 hotels and founding HPN in 2002.

Impressive stats: HPN has achieved over 20% compound annual growth rate since founding.

What I am working on now: Recruiting, Recruiting, Recruiting. I love meeting with and talking to new people excited about expanding their horizons and increasing the quality of their lives.

What I do outside of work: I have seven kids and love spending time with them at the beach. I also collect older cars—my favorite is a 1972 Ford Bronco.

Connect with Kilburg on LinkedIn and Instagram.

For many event industry workers, seasonal ebbs and flows can make it difficult to maintain consistent earnings.

Q&A: How Encore's Unique HR Programs Are Supporting Seasonal Event Workers

'If someone told me that a kid from New York’s Lower East Side would one day go to Cornell, join the Army and serve as an officer, and then embark on such an amazing career as a businessman with seven hotels and subsidiary companies, I wouldn’t have believed it,' Rosen tells BizBash.

Rosen Hotels Celebrates Half a Century of Hospitality—Its Founder Looks Back (and Ahead)

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Meet the 2024 BizBash 15 Over 50

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The Fascinating Early Jobs of 12 Event Professionals

Q&A: How Encore's Unique HR Programs Are Supporting Seasonal Event Workers

With its new Overtime Savings Program and Seasonal Leave of Absence Program, event production company Encore is addressing the unique ebb and flow of a seasonal workforce.

For many event industry workers, seasonal ebbs and flows can make it difficult to maintain consistent earnings.

Rosen Hotels Celebrates Half a Century of Hospitality—Its Founder Looks Back (and Ahead)

In honor of Rosen Hotels & Resorts' 50th anniversary, Harris Rosen shares how the hotel industry has evolved over the last 50 years, the importance of meetings and events, how to build team loyalty, and more.

'If someone told me that a kid from New York’s Lower East Side would one day go to Cornell, join the Army and serve as an officer, and then embark on such an amazing career as a businessman with seven hotels and subsidiary companies, I wouldn’t have believed it,' Rosen tells BizBash.

Meet the 2024 BizBash 15 Over 50

These seasoned professionals have spent decades crafting the future of events, demonstrating that experience, vision, and adaptability are the ultimate keys to success.

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The Fascinating Early Jobs of 12 Event Professionals

From tax accountant and Hebrew schoolteacher to American Idol contestant and Army veteran, top event professionals share their unexpected career paths—and lessons learned along the way.

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From the Desert to Disney—Lisa Messina on Joining Visit Orlando After 15 Years in Las Vegas

The destination sales leader moves from one meetings mecca to another. Here, she shares what she'll miss most about Las Vegas, the impact she hopes to have in Orlando, and more.

Q&A: TED's New Chief Program and Strategy Officer Discusses the Growing Power of Events

In the newly created role, Monique Ruff-Bell will help oversee TED's strategic direction, growth, and vision. Here, she discusses the growing recognition of event strategists as business leaders and revenue drivers.

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Winners of BizBash's 12th Annual Event Experience Awards

40+ Adrenaline-Filled Event Moments From 2024's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

How This Event Vendor Handled 10 High-Profile Events—in Just One Week

‘Tis the Season: 8 Inspo-Filled Holiday Pop-Ups That Caught Our Eye

How This Skincare Brand Activation Made Waves (Literally) with Its Water-Focused Design

15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

Meet the 2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Event Profs Far From Finished

BizBash is highlighting the impressive industry leaders who have made an early mark on the meetings and events industry—before even celebrating their 40th birthday.

Meet the 2023 BizBash 40 Under 40

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Ryan Peddigrew

Ryan Peddigrew, 30, is the director of business development for Quest AV.

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Ryan Peddigrew

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Kate MacCoy

Kate MacCoy, 39, is the director of operations and programs for Destination South Meetings & Events.

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Kate MacCoy

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Anna Nicholson

Anna Nicholson, 30, is the event manager at Yahoo.

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Anna Nicholson

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Amy Grigg

Amy Grigg, 33, is the manager, creative services at VDA Inc.

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Amy Grigg

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Jenna Nelson

Jenna Nelson, 36, is the president of Maverick Events & Consulting as well as Adaline’s Playroom.

2023 BizBash 40 Under 40: Jenna Nelson

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