Names in the News – September 2009

James S. Goodman, CMP, was recently appointed managing vice president of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Division of Meetings and Conference Services with oversight for the planning, development and execution of all meeting programs and services.

David Peckinpaugh has joined HelmsBriscoe, a site-selection company in Scottsdale, Ariz., after serving as the vice president of the San Diego CVB. Peckinpaugh’s new focus will be building partnerships with CVBs and improving existing partnerships.

Kevin Duvall was named chief operating officer of the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCCA) Authority. Duvall has served as the assistant general manger of the center since May 2006. He is now responsible for managing the 3.9 million-sq.-ft. Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park.

The Hilton Hotels Corporation announced the promotion of Andrew Flack to vice president of global brand marketing for the Hilton brand. Flack brings 20 years of hotel industry experience to the newly created position.