Meet The Team
From the first conversation to the final farewell, the people behind the scenes are the reason our events are as productive as they are polished. Meet the team of seasoned professionals whose passion, precision, and dedication turn plans into memorable experiences. Together, they bring over 125 years of combined expertise to every gathering hosted at our New York conference center.
Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, training seminar, or leadership summit, meet the team that ensures every detail—every room setup, sound check, and coffee break—runs like clockwork.
Sales Managers
Sherri Hoy
Director of Gorup Sales
Meet Sherri Hoy, our seasoned Sales leader at Windrose on Hudson. With 27 years at Pyramid Global Hospitality and deep expertise in hotel conferences, Sherri brings unmatched insight and dedication to every event. She's your trusted partner in creating seamless, successful experiences
Shay Ahmed
Senior Sales Manager
Shay joined Windrose on Hudson in May 2024 and leads sales for clients across industries like healthcare, education, and transportation. A problem-solver at heart, she excels at managing complex, large-scale conferences—and brings energy, precision, and heart to every event she supports.
Douglas Simon
Group Sales Manager
Doug joined the Windrose team in November 2024 and quickly became a natural fit. Known for his warm personality and guest-first mindset, he thrives on building connections and delivering top-notch service—whether he's chatting with clients or supporting the team behind the scenes.
Dawn Simmons
Catering Sales Manager
Dawn joined the Windrose team in October 2024, bringing energy, creativity, and a love for collaboration. A natural planner with a flair for design, she’s known for turning social events into standout moments—all while balancing life as a mom and a social media influencer
Conference Planners
Shalon Massello
Conference Planning Manager
Shalon joined and hit the ground running with her high level of energy and enthusiasm for flawless conferences. She prides herself on working as a team with all departments, so everything comes together for the client. Shalon enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling with her family and is always amazed by her children.
Luis Fornis
General Manager
For Luis, Windrose’s 62 acres feel like home—fitting for someone who grew up on a farm and drove a tractor at age seven. Now living his dream as General Manager, he thrives on teamwork, shared goals, and the joy of building something great with people he respects and admires.
Doug McLain
Senior Director Brand, Marketing, & Sales
Doug McLain is a proven sales and marketing leader in hospitality and events, with a track record spanning Fortune 500 clients and luxury brands like Hilton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons. He drives growth through data-backed strategy, tech, and top-tier partnerships
Oscar Fajardo-Moreno
IT Support
With a passion for solving daily challenges and ensuring seamless tech experiences for our guests and event teams, Oscar brings dedication and heart to everything he does. Paisa Platter lover, when he’s not ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Oscar is either dancing to salsa, playing soccer, or rising at 3:45 AM to hit the gym.
Elixiem (Lex) Amoguis
Director of Finance
Elixiem believes that what you do matters—and he brings that mindset to every detail in his work as a hotel finance professional. With a love for precision and purpose (his dream job is actually being a postman!), he’s as dedicated in spreadsheets as he is on the trails. Outside of work, you’ll find him hiking with his wife across the Catskills, the Appalachian Trail, or even the Dolomites.
Javier Santos
Director of Operations
Javier has almost 20 years of experience in the sector and thrives in an environment where he can build long lasting relationships with clients and coworkers. He studied engineering and brings his inventive and analytical skills to Windrose operations, helping to design and implement systems that make meeting and event planning a success. Javier loves few things in life as much as his children, soccer and Columbian food.
Debbra Lafaro
Director of Human Resources
Debra has been working in the Human Resources field for 37 years. She began her career as an admin and worked her way up to Director of Human Recources for Windrose on Hudson. When Debra is not at work – she loves to spend time with family, friends, her dogs and traveling. She also enjoys going out to dinner and movie with friends.