Meet the Team
Making your dream wedding exceptional is possible with the help of our expert team. We have years of experience providing all what you need for a lifetime event. Leave everything in our hands and we will make it happen.
Christian Salazar
Director of Sales and Marketing
Christian is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Bellwether Beach Resort and has over 22 years of experience in the Hospitality industry. Christian was born in New York City and raised in Argentina (South America) with his “identical twin” Demian. Christian married his soulmate Andrea and returned to the United States where he has raised his two children Matias and Olivia, let’s not forget about his furry child Chloe as well. He has been a resident of Tampa Bay Florida for over 23 years. On his free time, Christian enjoys playing soccer, fishing, and grilling with his friends and family.
Courtney Blount-Mannix
Director of Catering Sales
Courtney Blount-Mannix is the Director of Catering Sales at Beachcomber Beach Resort. She is a true Floridian having grown up in Brandon, Florida. Courtney has worked at many iconic resorts in the state and personally planned hundreds of Weddings and Events on St Pete Beach over the past 13 years. Courtney loves running, lounging by the pool and spending time with her husband, Josh, and their three dogs, Charlotte, Oscar and Penelope.
Heidi Huntington
Senior Event & Catering Sales Manager
For over two decades, Heidi has honed her skills creating iconic experiences to accommodate the diversity of her clients. Her specialties include corporate event planning for meetings, retreats, incentive and awards trips, product launches, holiday galas, fundraisers, charity events for non-profit organizations, and events for our Military.
In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family doing anything outdoors, adventurous, and fun.
Amalfi Lopez
Convention Service Manager
Meet Amalfi Lopez, Convention Service Manager at Beachcomber Beach Resort, with 18 years of hospitality experience. Originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in Queens, New York, she now resides in Florida with her husband and three children. Amalfi excels in building strong client relationships and delivering tailored event solutions that exceed expectations. With meticulous attention to detail, she coordinates every aspect of events, ensuring flawless execution from venue selection to catering services.