The Ben West Palm

Meet Kathleen Cal-Manani, our seasoned Associate Director of Group Sales. With an impressive 25-year career marked by success, Kathleen is passionate, creative, and highly knowledgeable, ensuring exceptional service for our clients.

Beyond her professional achievements, Kathleen finds solace at the beach, where she indulges her love for reading amidst the soothing sounds of the waves. With her expertise and dedication, your group events at The Ben are guaranteed to be seamlessly executed, promising a memorable and successful experience for all.

Introducing Rebecca Oppy, our vibrant Group Rooms Coordinator. A recent graduate from Florida State, Rebecca infuses her youthful energy into ensuring seamless group stays.

A passionate explorer, she loves experiencing diverse hotels, indulging her inner foodie in culinary adventures, and diving into captivating reads during her leisure time.

Let Rebecca’s enthusiasm enhance your stay, making your group experience unforgettable.

Elena Peroulakis is a talented and seasoned hospitality management executive with 22+ years of experience. She is a business, community, and philanthropic leader. Her track record and business ethics strengthened relationships at all levels.

She is a proud graduate of The University of Miami (MBA) and Florida International University (B.S. Hospitality Management) and currently living in West Palm Beach with her husband Ted and their son, Alexander.

Elena has extensive experience running hotels in the South Florida area and she is the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ben West Palm Beach.

Allow me to introduce Colby Shank, our Social Catering Sales Manager hailing from a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

With a remarkable career that commenced in luxury resorts, Colby has been deeply immersed in the event industry since 2007. Her true passion lies in orchestrating weddings and ensuring that your special day surpasses even your wildest dreams.

Beyond her professional life, Colby is also a dog mom who loves going to the beach and spending quality time with her family, particularly her two nieces and nephew.

Meet Courtney Simoncelli, our dedicated Catering Sales Manager who loves all things wedding and social events! Courtney is a northerner-turned-Floridian and made the leap from Connecticut to Florida 8 years ago.

As a graduate of Florida State University, Courtney studied Commercial Entrepreneurship and Hospitality Management, and has been paving her way in the hotel industry ever since.

Her positivity and passion are embodied in the seamless execution of her weddings and events! Outside of work, she loves hosting gatherings for friends & family, going to the beach, trying new restaurants around Palm Beach County, and planning her own upcoming wedding!

Isabelle Swank, our Sales Coordinator, brings fresh energy and expertise to the team. A recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Business & Marketing, Isabelle is an invaluable team collaborator.

Outside of work, she indulges her adventurous spirit by exploring new restaurants and enjoying the great outdoors.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence, Riley Wilkins oversees our travel industry sales, corporate accounts, branding, and partnerships.

With a love for travel, culinary delights, and the beach, Riley brings her passions into her work, curating exceptional guest experiences and bespoke marketing partnerships, exactly like nothing else.