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WTS International CONNECTION CENTER wtsinternational.com For a complete list of this year's sponsors, visit ispa2012.com. W TS International is a 39-year-old company specializing in consulting and management services for spas, fitness centers and leisure facilities worldwide. Its client list includes hotels and resorts, private clubs, luxury residential properties, and real estate projects of all types. WTS provides feasibility studies, brand and concept development, design consulting, pre-opening, management services, and operational consulting for facilities across the United States and internationally. WTS works closely with each of their clients and staff to provide a memorable experience while maximizing revenue and the bottom line. If interested in scheduling a meeting with a member of WTS’ executive team at the 2012 ISPA Conference & Expo, contact Amy Lange at [email protected]. If interested in scheduling an interview with a member of WTS’ recruitment team at Conference, contact Krystal Dyer at [email protected]. WTS is always looking for talented professionals to join its team. PDS Speakers at a Glance This year’s Professional Development Sessions consist of a fresh and strong mix of speakers whose expertise will provide you with insights, information and resources to help you best optimize your business practices. Here’s a look at some of this year’s sessions and experts: TOPIC: Instruction Manual: How to Operate Your Director of Finance SPEAKER: Ben Campsey is the Director of Finance for Cary, North Carolina’s Five-Star, Five-Diamond The Umstead Hotel and Spa. After nearly 10 successful years in varying capacities with Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Campsey joined the opening team at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in 2006. Campsey has experience in development, opening, and operating phases of luxury resorts and hotels. TOPIC: Crossroads of Culture – How to Do Business Effectively in the Global Marketplace SPEAKER: Avinash Chandarana represents diversity through his personal and professional life experience. Indian by culture, born in Uganda, Africa and raised and educated in the United Kingdom, his background exemplifies a broad understanding of the sensitivities and needs of the growing international and multi-cultural business environment. As a leading cross-cultural trainer, accomplished presentation skills coach, facilitator and moderator, Chandarana has extensive experience working with clients, ranging from consulting firms, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries to nonprofit associations and nongovernment organizations worldwide. Be sure to register today at ispa2012.com to take advantage of the Early Bird registration discount which ends on August 30, 2012. For a complete list of this year’s PDS speakers and their sessions, visit ispa2012.com. August 2012 ■ PULSE 59