Kelli Cartmill, Ithaca Area Director of Sales for Baywood Hotels, was born and raised in Ithaca. Kelli grew up in the bustling restaurant industry, learning at a young age the ability to serve and take care of guests’ needs. Her passion for the hospitality industry led her to pursue a Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management degree from the University of Delaware. That same passion took Kelli to Atlanta, GA after college to work in the field of Sales & Catering management with Wyndham, IHG and then Hilton hotels.  She excelled in the Sales and Marketing aspects of the hotel business which has led to a long and successful career as a Director of Sales and Marketing.  Kelli is currently an accomplished sales professional as the Ithaca Area Director of Sales for Baywood Hotels; which includes The Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Hampton Inn Ithaca and Fairfield Inn & Suites Ithaca.  

Kelli has spent most of her life in Ithaca and Tompkins County and has a deep knowledge and understanding of the area.  She has served on many local boards and committees in pursuit of giving back to this great community.  This includes many years of service on the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce board of which she is currently the board chair.  In addition, Kelli has been a county appointed member of the Strategic Tourism Planning board for 10 years, during that time serving as both vice chair and chair for several terms.

In addition, Kelli is a licensed NYS Realtor and member of the Ithaca Board of Realtors.

When she is not working or contributing to our community through board work you will find her spending time with family and friends.  Kelli’s true joy is her family, her husband, Kevin and their three children, Nicholas, Zachary and Lily.  She can often be found on many lacrosse fields cheering on her children as they compete doing what they love.