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Meet The Ambassador Team
If you are looking to host an event, The Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center is the perfect destination for your event. We are a family-owned and operated business, and we take pride in our customer service. Our detail-oriented team makes every event perfect in order to exceed your expectations. We look forward to hearing from you!
Manuel (Manny) Morales
TITLE: Executive ChefPHONE: (814) 464-4061(814) 464-4061
EMAIL: ManuelM@visitscott.com
Manny started in the food service industry 24 years ago. He is a high-end food service banquet and catering chef. He has been with Scott Enterprises for 10 years and assumed the position of Executive Chef 5 years ago. Manny’s passion and love for cooking shows in the dishes he prepares. Manny has received various awards over his years and continues to raise the bar. Manny has loved working with The Ambassador since he walked in the door. He enjoys the closeness of the team and the friendly environment it provides. Manny possesses a true love and heart for cooking and it shows in every dish he prepares. Known for his creative and delicious menus for all the events The Ambassador hosts. There is no request Manny cannot provide for! In his free time, Manny enjoys fishing, spending time with his family and watching a great movie.
McKenzie Allegretti
TITLE: Corporate Sales ManagerPHONE: (814) 868-9500 x 2704(814) 868-9500 x 2704
EMAIL: MAllegretti@visitscott.com
McKenzie joined the Scott Enterprises team in May of 2022, as the Sales Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront. In February 2023, she was promoted to Corporate Sales Manager for Scott Enterprises. Most recently, in September 2024, was promoted to Senior Sales Manager for the Peek’n Peak Resort! McKenzie has had many different roles at Scott Enterprises since joining the team in 2022. From Sales Manager, to Corporate Sales Manager, to Convention / Associations Sales Manager, and now Senior Sales Manager!
McKenzie graduated with a degree in Hospitality Manager with a concentration in Event Management from Mercyhurst University in 2019.
She currently resides in Erie, PA with her husband, Christopher. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling to new destinations with her husband, golfing with friends at Lake Shore Country Club and spending time relaxing outside by their pool!
Amanda McDonald
TITLE: Convention Services ManagerPHONE: (814) 868-9543(814) 868-9543
EMAIL: Amcdonald@visitscott.com
Amanda joined Scott Enterprises in June 2025 as the Convention Services Manager, bringing more than 10 years of experience in banquet and catering management.
When she’s not working, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband, TJ, and their two children, Mackenzie and Aidan. She loves going for bike rides, gardening and creek walks with her dog Baylee.
Lynn Denning
TITLE: Corporate Director of SalesPHONE: (814) 868-9561(814) 868-9561
EMAIL: LDenning@visitscott.com
Lynn Denning is Scott Enterprises’ Corporate Director of Sales. Lynn’s career spans over 20 years in hospitality, with strong foundations in restaurant and banquet operations as well as in hotel sales. At North Park Clubhouse, she progressed from server and bartender to banquet manager. She then transitioned into conventions, serving as Exhibitor Service Manager at Monroeville Convention Center and later as Convention Service Manager at the affiliated DoubleTree Hotel, where she collaborated closely with clients to execute events of all sizes.
Her next move took her to Erie, where she joined Scott Enterprises’ Ambassador Conference Center as Catering Sales Manager, spearheading growth in its wedding business. Lynn later returned to operations, holding leadership roles including Director of Operations at Monroeville Convention Center, Food and Beverage Director across various Scott Enterprises properties, and General Manager of a Country Inn & Suites hotel.
She eventually returned to her passion for sales and currently serves as Corporate Director of Sales for Scott Enterprises, overseeing hotel sales teams across the portfolio.
Lynn attended La Roche College in Pennsylvania. Among her professional accomplishments she has received many Leader of the Quarter and Leader of the Year recognitions, a role in Sales Team of the Year for DoubleTree Hotels, a DoubleTree Hotels Spirit of Care nomination, and the Davidson Hotels Circle of Stars award. Lynn resides in Erie with her husband Ken and their dog Ella.
Kimberly Firestine
TITLE: Sports, Entertainment, and Tour Sales ManagerPHONE: (814) 868-9500 x 2704(814) 868-9500 x 2704
EMAIL: kfirestine@visitscott.com
Kimberly joined Scott Enterprises as the Sports, Entertainment, and Tour Sales Manager in October 2025. With an extensive background spanning the sports, entertainment, and events industries, Kimberly brings over a decade of operations, events, and catering experience to the Corporate Sales Team.
Kimberly lives in Erie and enjoys traveling in her spare time.
Caitlynn McCarthy
TITLE: Wedding & Social Catering Sales ManagerPHONE: (814) 868-9530(814) 868-9530
EMAIL: cmccarthy@visitscott.com
With more than 20 years of experience in wedding and catering management and restaurant leadership, Caitlynn brings extensive expertise and a passion for creating seamless, memorable events. Her attention to detail, organization, and dedication to exceptional guest experiences ensure that every celebration is thoughtfully executed from start to finish.
Outside of work, Caitlynn enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two sons, Broegan and Declan. As a family, they love traveling and cheering on their favorite sports teams together.
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