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David Mihalik President & CEO of ELITeXPO said in a statement “ELITeXPO has been a preferred carrier for many Associations and Show Management firms for over 20 years. While we have steadily grown this portion of our business model and have Show Management representation in Chicago and Texas, we felt it was important to have an active Manager located in the Baltimore-Washington area where there is a high concentration of Association Management and existing ELITeXPO clients. Significant growth of our business over the past four years has afforded us the opportunity to bring onto our team highly qualified executives now available as a result of the changing markets. Tom will reinforce our position as a top Trade Show Carrier to the industry and expand our brand to previously unexplored areas.”

Tom Markusson began working in the tradeshow industry in 1998. He got his start working in operations for both a show management firm and a major general service contractor before making the transition to exhibit and sponsorship sales. For the past ten years, he has managed the sales efforts for numerous tradeshows on behalf of multiple non-profit organizations. Tom places an emphasis on relationship building, networking and preaches a consultative sales approach. Tom received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and holds the Certified in Exhibitions Management (CEM) designation from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).
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These panels absorb sound, which is crucial in schools and other large open areas that are traditionally very loud and require acoustic management. They can also provide graphic opportunities in cafeterias, media centers, gyms, lobbies and auditoriums. The panels are made of aluminum frames and power-stretch fabric so they are lightweight and durable. Graphics can be removed and replaced easily aiding in the install, cleaning, and storage.

“Nimlok’s Acoustical Graphic Panels have been created with beauty and function in mind,” says Mike Wilson, account executive. “These panels meet NRC standards for noise reduction, are lightweight and can be constructed almost any size or configuration to retrofit an existing area or implement into a new area.”

In addition, the panels offer schools the option to generate revenue by sell ad space to companies, parents or groups and clubs. “The possibilities are endless to create usable message space,” says Wilson.

Freeman received the award for Best Overall Staging for a Corporate or Association Event with a budget of $50,000 - $199,000 for the Miller Brewing Annual Distributors’ Conference. Its work in staging the Microsoft Management Summit won the award for Best Overall Staging for a Corporate Event with a technology budget over $200,000. Freeman also received the award for Best Use of AV Technology for the AETN exhibit at the 2008 National Association of Cable Television trade show.

“We are proud that our work has gained the recognition of our peers in this dynamic industry,” said Ken Sanders, president of Freeman’s U.S. audio visual division. “AV technology and production performance standards are continually advancing. We are committed to providing the very best AV solutions available to clients in the face-to-face marketing arena.”

The annual awards are sponsored by Lighting & Sound America magazine and InfoComm International.

Most recently Mr. Marler has served as Moss’ Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for approximately two years. In his role Mr. Marler streamlined the Finance and Information Technology functions of Moss.  Additionally, he was instrumental in the acquisition and integration of the former Nichols Company based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Prior to joining Moss, Mr. Marler was Corporate Senior Vice President-Central Operations for Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. In this position Vince directed the company wide operations and manufacturing functions including production, estimating, logistics and workflow improvements.

For the last eight years, Mr. Ollinger was Chief Financial Officer of K&K Screw Products LLC in Carol Stream, Illinois, a $64 million firm owned by a private equity fund. Mark was responsible for overhauling financial control and reporting systems resulting in significantly improved earnings. Prior to Mark’s last post, for ten years he served as Vice President-Corporate Controller for Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, a $457 million company.

Charlie Corsentino, Chairman, President and CEO of Moss said, “With the aggressive growth plans Moss is expecting to implement over the next several years, Mr. Marler will most definitely provide excellent operations leadership and he will add value to the entire team with his knowledge and business acumen.” Speaking of Mr. Ollinger, he said, “Mark brings to Moss a wealth of financial leadership and knowledge, as well as extensive experience in the Trade Show industry. I am very confident that he will add value to Moss and help bring our company to a higher level within our served markets.”

Heidi Maschmann, VP of Information Systems and Green Program Manager said, “The environment is something each of us has to take responsibility for. We understand that shipping and the carbon emissions it produces have a tremendous impact on the planet. In order to slow down or reverse the negative effects we have on the environment we all have to do what we can. It is a great undertaking and we are working each day to add components to our Green Program that will make a significant change.”

“We chose American Forests because it was a meaningful, tangible way to implement an action that has a real impact on the environment that we at ELITeXPO could see and touch,” said David Mihalik, CEO. He added, ”A carbon credit to us is really vague, but planting a tree, we believe, transcends government regulation, unclear carbon crediting and green washing. We wanted our dollars to get someone’s hands on a shovel and plant a tree. It’s easy and simple, and if you want to know where that dollar went, American Forests will show you the forests that they are planting. We can’t see a carbon credit, but a tree…lives.  Book a shipment, plant a tree.”

Moss recently introduced a new Event Market product line with over 30 new products for the Event and Experiential Marketing Markets. The new Moss Events line includes columns, walls, arches, photographic backdrops and functional décor. All products from the line are available for rent or purchase. Charlie Corsentino, Chairman, President and CEO of Moss said, “This new event line is innovative and exciting and will offer the Event Market even more choices from Moss for event décor.”

With operations in Chicago, Maine, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas, Moss is the world's premier provider of tensioned fabric structures, display hardware, and printed graphics to the Event, Exhibit, and Retail Interiors markets.

Kong will be working remotely from his home office in Orlando and can be contacted toll free at 800.341.1557 ext.2108

“Philadelphia is a good market for us,” said Jeff Price, chief operating officer of Freeman. “We have had an office in the city since 1994, and we have many good customers there. When the convention center completes its expansion, we will likely re-evaluate the need for a more full service branch in the city. Meanwhile, we can operate more efficiently with a local presence for sales and sales service, and with event production and operations handled through our New York location.”

Freeman’s New York branch has historically provided all equipment and most production for Philadelphia events. For the past year, however, the New York branch has produced all events in Philadelphia. Closing the Philadelphia branch merely formalizes this arrangement, and few Freeman employees are affected by the closing.

Freeman produces a number of sizeable events in the city’s Pennsylvania Convention Center, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Society of Cell Biology and AIIM / OnDemand, among many others.
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That’s what Exhibit City News is setting out to determine. Who are the young hotshots primed and ready to carry the industry banner into 2015 and beyond? Who are the 40 under 40? Exhibit City News is gathering nominations to find the industry’s most dynamic young business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, marketers, designers, engineers, vendors, exhibit and event managers, and sales and account executives.

Nominees must have at least five years’ experience in the industry while also demonstrating ingenuity, creativity, and leadership in their careers. The publication is looking for innovative marketing ideas, design creativity, sales successes, unique personal stories, tales of triumph, and leadership in their profession and their lives.

Full details can be found at http://tinyurl.com/40-under-40-honors.
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Her talents and professional achievements include the development of distribution networks in both the US and Europe for exhibit products, as well as overseeing numerous distributor training programs. Because of her interest in the definition and implementation of client advertising and marketing programs, MaryBeth’s addition to Hamilton Exhibits is an exciting partnership.

Ms. Gieser’s commitment to the exhibit industry is manifest in her numerous awards and distinctions. She is the past-president of the Exhibit Designer & Producers Association (EDPA) and has served six years on the EDPA Executive Board. In addition, MaryBeth has served on the Board of Directors of the Business Marketing Association of Colorado as well as its Vice President of Events.

Lynne Damer, Vice President, Hamilton Exhibits, said “We are thrilled to have MaryBeth as a part of the Sales and New Business Development team. MaryBeth brings a commitment and tenure rarely found in our industry and will bring that expertise to the table as she manages client’s exhibit and event programs.”

Hamilton Exhibits, LLC, based in Indianapolis, IN, is an internationally recognized, full-service, face-to-face marketing resource, providing exhibit, event and visual media design, production and program services to a broad range of clients. Hamilton also provides integrated tools to facilitate efficient execution of events with the purpose of creating measurable marketing solutions to effectively promote their client’s brands and products.
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