Industry veteran will lead membership growth, sponsorships and member service for the Experiential Designers and Producers Association
The Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) today announced that Nick Manis has been named Membership Services & Business Development Director, effective November 1, 2026. Nick reports to Executive Director Dasher Lowe and will lead EDPA's membership recruitment and retention, sponsorship development, and member services.
Nick brings 18 years of experience in business development for the association and event industry, most recently as a Senior Media Executive at Naylor Association Solutions. He spent his time at Naylor as a top performing sales executive focusing on new business growth and customer retention/success.
"Nick knows our industry and the people in it, and he knows what it takes to build lasting partnerships," said Dasher Lowe, Executive Director of EDPA. "As EDPA grows, with new members and as the experiential industry keeps changing, Nick will help make sure every member, and sponsor gets real value from being part of this community."
In his new role, Nick will work with member companies and sponsors across EDPA's programs and events, including ACCESS and ENGAGE. He will also support EDPA's Foundation initiatives, chapters, and awards programs.
"EDPA has a culture built on collaboration, where competitors become colleagues, and everyone works to raise the bar for the industry," said Nick. "I'm excited to help more companies discover that community and to make sure our members get everything they can out of their membership."
Nick is based in Georgia and can be reached at nmanis@edpa.com.