Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa announces the addition of Paula Safran and Deborah Wallace as new directors of national accounts for the resort. Safran and Wallace will be responsible for business development in the area of meeting and convention planning.

Safran has more than 15 years experience in sales management. Before joining Sawgrass Marriott, she was national sales director for the Wyndham Hotel Group. Safran also served as sales manager for the Doral Conference Center & Hotel and the Nassau Inn in Princeton, N.J and as sales manager of travel and tourism for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.

Wallace has served as senior sales manager and account director for several organizations, including the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, the Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando and the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla.

Both Safran and Wallace have extensive experience with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. While at the Sawgrass Marriott, they will focus on business development in these areas.

For more information about the resort’s meeting or convention opportunities, call (904) 285-7777 or visit online at www.sawgrassmarriott.com.