Abbey (Sowers ’00) Border has devoted her family, career and passion for hospitality within the state and her profession stems from her degree received at Ashland University. Abbey has been recruited for many leadership roles in her hospitality career and the latest role is Impact Sales Manager for First Hospitality, an award-winning Hotel Management Company. This career opportunity came shortly after Abbey’s achievement that was announced at the Meeting Professionals International – Ohio Chapter Annual Recognition and Awards Event when she received the 2021-2022 Christy Selby Lifetime Achievement Award, making her the youngest in the 50-year history of the organization to earn this title. Abbey is also proud to announce that she is the newest licensed realtor to join the team with Century 21 Frank Frye Real Estate, another award-winning company helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. She is now a member of the Licking County Board of Realtors, Ohio Association of Realtors, National Associations of Realtors, and Columbus MLS.
