NATCHEZ — The Country Inn & Suites has hired Kari Blaney as sales coordinator.

Blaney’s previous work experience includes outside medical sales representative, district manager for Sprint PCS in Little Rock, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn., and the Factory Connection manager for five years.

Blaney received an associate’s degree from Spencer’s Business College.

She and her husband have four children and enjoy spending time on Lake St. John.