Mark Phillips joined StarCite in January 1999 as one of the company’s first employees, and he is currently responsible for executing StarCite's growth and business development strategies. During his tenure, Mark has served as product manager, ensuring that best-in-breed products were developed to meet client needs; executive producer of the company’s website; and director of software services and development. Mark also consistently serves as the point-person for translating customer needs into site functionality and features. Prior to StarCite, Mark was director of consolidations, software development, and implementation services at Philadelphia-based McGettigan Partners, where he worked in a variety of management and support roles for eight years. Over that time, he directed the strategy and implementation to consolidate meeting spend and practices at more than 18 corporations. Mark began his career in the hotel and hospitality industry, working with companies including Hilton International, Embassy Suites, and Cunard.