Houston/CityCentre Norris Team
Teresa Sims
Regional General Manager – CityCentre
Teresa joined Norris Centers as General Manager of our CityCentre venue in April, 2015. She brings significant experience in hospitality, lodging and conference centers. In April of 2016, Teresa was promoted to a Regional General Managers position, overseeing both Norris locations in Houston. With 20-plus years of consistent success in the industry, Teresa has developed and led teams in all facets of operations, sales, marketing and customer service. Previously, Teresa was the General Manager of the Hyatt North Houston. Teresa is skilled in budget planning, conference facility management, human resources, and the delivery of outstanding levels of service.
Leah Conlon
Assistant General Manager – CityCentre, Westchase, Katy
Born in Louisiana, and raised in Texas, Leah is a proud alumna of Southeastern Louisiana University and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. With more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, she has built her career around exceptional event execution, venue management, and a commitment to ensuring every detail is thoughtfully planned. Leah launched her own wedding and event planning company in 2015, planning and coordinating weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, quinceañeras, celebration of life services, corporate events, and just about every type of special occasion in between. When she’s not creating memorable experiences for clients, she enjoys cheering on her son’s baseball games, spending time at the beach, and hosting gatherings for family and friends.
Christina Peska
Sales Manager – CityCentre
Christina brings over 25 years of experience from across the hospitality and healthcare industries. She specializes in corporate group sales, relationship management, and event planning. Currently, she serves as Corporate Sales Manager at Norris Centers in CityCentre, Houston, where she partners with clients to deliver exceptional meeting and event experiences, tailored to their unique business goals.
Throughout her career, Christina has held key sales leadership roles in luxury and corporate hotel sales, conference centers, and healthcare services, consistently exceeding revenue targets and building trusted, long-term client relationships. Her unique cross-industry expertise allows her to approach client needs with both compassion and commercial savvy. She’s passionate about blending professionalism with a personal touch, whether she’s planning a corporate event or leading a client strategy session.
Christina is proud to call Katy, Texas home, where she lives with her family and two lively dogs. In her free time she can be found cheering at a game, walking the dogs, or planning the next family getaway.
Perceda Etheridge
Social Sales Manager – CityCentre
Perceda joined Norris in September of 2024. She brings with her over 20 years of dedicated experience in luxury hospitality. Perceda has a deep passion for excellence and a refined understanding of the nuanced world of high-end service. Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered exceptional guest experiences, blending impeccable attention to detail with innovative solutions. Known for fostering elegant environments and cultivating strong client relationships, Perceda has a proven track record of elevating brands and exceeding the expectations of discerning clientele in some of the most prestigious luxury settings. As an avid foodie, Perceda enjoys exploring new restaurants and local farmer’s markets in her spare time.
Maria Prieto
Office Manager
Maria is an experienced administrative professional with over 15 years of customer service and front desk reception experience. She joined Norris Centers in March of 2025 as a Receptionist. Her strong organizational skills, professionalism, and dedication quickly earned recognition, leading to her promotion as Office Manager at the CityCentre venue in June 2025. Throughout her career, Maria has built a reputation for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining efficient office operations, and creating welcoming environments for clients, guests, and team members. Her extensive experience in front desk management has equipped her with excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. Outside of work, Maria is a devoted family-oriented mother who enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
