Meet The Team

Nanci's history in the hospitality industry spans 30 years of working in the independent hotel sector. Nanci spent 10 years with Vail Resorts selling to key accounts on the east coast for the mountain properties and the Rock Resorts Brand.  She then joined Preferred Hotels & Resort for another 10 year term as the Senior Director of National Accounts representing over 700 hotels and resorts globally. She met and made lifelong friends along the way and was encouraged to form Reilly Resort Representatives in 2017. 

Mary Jane Reilly is a seasoned hospitality professional with a wealth of experience in sales and event planning. She began her career as an event specialist for Bass Pro Shops before moving on to become a sales manager at Big Cedar Lodge, where she excelled in creating unforgettable guest experiences. Her talent and dedication soon led her to a position as a regional sales manager at Big Cypress Lodge, where she continued to exceed expectations and drive sales.

Today, Mary Jane is the co-owner of Reilly Resort Representatives, a boutique firm that specializes in connecting luxury hotels and resorts with qualified group leads. She brings her unique blend of event, and hospitality sales skills to the table, ensuring that her clients receive unparalleled service and expert guidance every step of the way. Mary Jane holds a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and Business Administration from Ole Miss, and when she's not busy taking the hospitality world by storm, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling the globe.

In the early 90s, Jimmy started a travel agency for high end leisure and corporate travel. After building a successful business that won the American Airlines business excellence award, he ventured to the food and beverage industry where he started a BBQ restaurant that won multiple awards. In 2017, Jimmy helped found Reilly Resort Representatives with the goal of representing the best small luxury resorts, and sporting experiences. 

The Reilly Family met Geri back in 2011 when she first joined The Seagate Hotel & Spa.  Many laughs were shared over adult beverages sitting on the Seagate Veranda. With over 30 years' experience in representing Marriott's to Independent properties, Geri brings a consultative approach to sales.  It's always about finding the best property to fit the client's needs.  She is thrilled to have joined RRR and have a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels to share with her clients.  When not learning about new hotel properties, she spends her time in the sun and on the water with her husband and dog, Salty or enjoying some retail therapy with her daughter, Grace.

Joseph Vella founder of Atlanta-based  C2Eventz and an industry leader for 30 plus years. C2Eventz was formed in June 2003, working with fortune 500 companies managing conventions, corporate events, festivals, and trade shows. C2Eventz a full-service DMC provides all aspects of event planning including multi-city and international accommodations, venue selection, ground transportation, booking and arranging air travel, conference registration, facility set-up/décor, and planning recreational activities.  In addition they have developed a state of the art transportation software taking transportation to new levels.  C2’s client portfolio includes Manheim, AutoTrader and Rock Solid Meetings & Events.Vella serves on Site Southeast Board Member,  is a Certified NGLCC Global Vendor (National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) as well as the Meeting Professionals International Chapter.

Julie Mignerey comes to Reilly Resort Representatives with over 15 years of hospitality group sales experience.  She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge gained from working in large downtown convention properties to island beach resorts, to boutique high end luxury ski properties.  She has held positions from corporate group sales all the way to Director of Sales and has helped clients from the Carolinas to California execute professional and unforgettable experiences.

With over 30 years in the hospitality industry, my career has been attached to truly amazing people, and many outstanding organizations.  I have had the wonderful privilege to work with such leading hospitality brands as Accor/Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Preferred Hotels, Loews and Noble House Hotels, and for this I am most grateful.  My teammates, mentors and leaders have paved the path for my success.  

Now as I embark on a new journey, working with the team at Reilly Resort Representatives and Soar Without Limits, I am thrilled to offer my clients a well-rounded, full-service hospitality experience.  Representing the outstanding properties in the RR collection to include Small Luxury Hotels, I am confident that 2023 will be an outstanding year.

Beginning her career in a small travel agency specializing in group tours to the Holy Land, Jeanette moved on to spend over 20 years with S&H Citadel planning, purchasing and coordinating incentive travel programs and meetings to destinations worldwide. When S&H was sold, Jeanette worked both as an independent contractor and at Albrecht Incentives International until the 9/11 debacle. Expanding her career, Jeanette experienced the other side by working at Preferred Hotels and Resorts until the Covid pandemic of 2020. Keeping busy during Covid, Jeanette volunteered at the Villa Park VFW Post 2801, small non-profit, eventually becoming their hall rental manager. An experienced professional in the hospitality/travel industry, she is well known and respected by her many business colleagues.