Austin Norris Team

Jon Graham
General Manager – Austin
Jon was born and raised in Montana and left at the age of 17 to begin a new chapter in Hawaii. That move became a gateway to Asia, where he spent most of his adult life. Jon strated his career in international trade and manufacturing, eventually expanding into the hospitality industry. Over the years, he has built, owned, and operated restaurants all across North America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe. As a serial entrepreneur, he has a deep passion for business and the challenge of new opportunities

Deborah Lampkin
Assistant General Manager – Austin
Deborah is a 3rd generation Hospitality Manager. Before joining the Norris Team in 2003, she was the Food & Beverage Manager for the City of Austin at the Austin Convention Center for 7 years. Deborah leads a team of “can do” staff, many of which have been with Norris Center/Austin for over 8 years. Deborah takes “customer service” to a new level, which is why so many of our Austin clients have returned year after year.

Candace Barnes
Sales Manager – Austin
Candace has been in the event industry for over 20 years, focusing on event planning and catering. She is thrilled to be part of the Norris team in Austin. She takes pride in getting to know her clients in order to create memorable, seamless events that make them return again and again. Raised in Texas, she has lived all over the country. Candace loves spending time on the water, scuba diving, traveling with her family or cooking a big meal in her kitchen.

Esmerelda Vega
Event Service Manager – Austin
Bio to come