Keith Hishon
MC2 picks Hishon to head Detroit office
 CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. — July 2009 National event and exhibit company MC2 is expanding its operations with a new office in Birmingham, Michigan, located outside the Detroit area. The new office is being opened to support the company's growth and clients in the automotive industry.
Keith Hishon, a former George P. Johnson executive with more than 20 years experience in planning and executing global automotive programs, will lead the new office as senior vice president of sales.
In this role, he will be responsible for the development of automotive program directives, event objectives, providing creative solutions, as well as working through contractual agreements.
"We are pleased to announce our plans for growth in the Detroit market. Keith brings leadership and expeience to this location and combined with MC2's strong corporate culture and core values, will allow us to better serve our customers and help continue our success," said Rich McAdam, president, MC2.
Shana Carr
Carr promoted to MC2 division president
 CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. July 2009 — National event and exhibit company MC2 has announced the promotion of Shana Carr to president of the company's southwest division headquartered in Las Vegas.
In her new role, Carr will manage substantial division business from top Fortune 500 clients.
She will be responsible for sales, manufacturing, design and management productivity at the southwest division, which includes Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Kingman, Arizo
"Shana's strong leadership and depth of experience will allow MC2 to better serve our customers and help continue our success," said Rich McAdam, president.
Jonathan ‘Skip’ Cox
Exhibit Surveys CEO selected
‘Who's Who’ by B-to-B 2009
 RED BANK, N.J. July 2009 — Exhibit Surveys, Inc., the leading provider of research and measurement services exclusively for the exhibition and event industry, today announced that CEO and president Jonathan "Skip" Cox has been selected for inclusion in "Who's Who in B-to-B 2009" by B-to-B, the magazine for marketing strategists. Cox was honored as a "mover and shaker" in the new Events category.
Who's Who in B-to-B features key thought leaders and movers and shakers across a broad spectrum of the marketing world.
Cox was selected because under his leadership, Exhibit Surveys, Inc. has enhanced its position as the premier event marketing measurement and research organization by recently expanding its services to include strategic consulting, online planning tools and virtual event measurement for its clients.
"I am gratified to be among the notables selected by B-to-B for its Who's Who," Cox said. "I share this honor with all of the Exhibit Surveys' employees, whose contributions have earned me this distinction."
"It has been a delight to see Exhibit Surveys continue to lead event measurement through innovative offerings and exhaustive research under Skip's capable direction," commented Dick Swandby, who founded Exhibit Surveys, Inc. in 1963, and introduced performance-measurement metrics to the event marketing industry. "I am proud of Skip and offer my heartiest congratulations."
Emily Gardner
MC2 Detroit-area office adds
director of business development
 CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. July 2009 — National event and exhibit company MC2 announced that Emily Gardner has joined the company's new Birmingham, Michigan office as director of business development.
Gardner comes to MC2 from George P. Johnson, where as a senior account executive, she handled event management and exhibit services for multiple automotive clients both domestically and abroad. Prior to this, as an event manager, she conducted vendor bid processes, managed auto shows and event sponsorships, and served as a purchasing agent for onsite service goods. Gardner is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.S. in business administration.
"We are very excited to have Emily Gardner join us here in Birmingham," said Keith Hishon, MC2 senior vice president of sales. "She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the automotive events marketing arena. She brings the best of both worlds: operations background and event experience which enhances customer satisfaction."
Hishon heads the Birmingham office, recently opened outside of Detroit, focusing primarily on clients in the automotive industry.
Gail Behun, Kristin Castelli, Tim Stefaniak
MG Design Associates mobilizes for future with key staff changes
CHICAGO July 2009 — For 50 years MG Design Associates has been providing clients marketing creativity and the highest level of service. Key to consistently delivering on that promise is having the right staff to provide clients with the strategy and execution to achieve marketing goals.
Known as unconventional solution providers who emphasize strong, lasting client relationships, MG Design has promoted two veteran staffers and added a manager of rental solutions to further enhance the value it provides clients.
Gail Behun has been named vice president of sales. Behun has been a valuable part of MG Design for more than 13 years, working her way up from the position of Account Manager to Account Executive to Vice President.
Behun started her career as a theatrical set designer before entering the world of face-to-face marketing. Her extensive experience as an account manager at MG Design has taught her logistics, scheduling and the nuances of successfully managing extensive programs. This combination of creativity and tactical implementation serves MG Design clients exceptionally well.
"Gail is a big-idea person with a flair for creating exceptional marketing experiences but she's also very practical and driven to create solutions that reflect the realities of today's market. It's a unique combination of skills that really benefit MG Design's clients and our entire team" said President Michael Grivas in announcing Behun's promotion.
Kristin Castelli has been named Vice President of National Accounts. Castelli opened MG Design's San Francisco office 10 years ago and since then has helped clients to develop successful exhibit programs designed to achieve their marketing objectives in industries as diverse as technology, healthcare and manufacturing including a number of Fortune 500 companies. In her new position, Castelli is responsible for supporting large national and international accounts as a valuable resource for clients with extensive exhibit programs.
"Kristin brings ingenuity to the table for every client. She understands firsthand the challenges of the marketplace and works hard to help clients bring their brands to life on the show floor," shared Grivas. "In this new role, she adds marketing expertise and industry experience for the benefit of our clients' exhibit programs and is a resource for the entire MG Design team in supporting our clients."
MG Design has also added Tim Stefaniak as manager, rental solutions. In this position, Stefaniak is charged with creating value-driven rental solutions that fit clients' creative needs — and their budgets. Stefaniak brings extensive rental exhibit experience to MG Design having spent the past decade helping companies to establish and grow their rental programs. His hands-on experience in designing rental solutions that fit clients' unique needs will greatly benefit MG Design clients and their exhibit programs.
"One of the biggest effects of the current economy is the belt tightening that we've all seen from clients. Every day we challenge ourselves to be as resourceful and cost-effective as possible," explained Grivas. "Creating value requires us to be imaginative in combining rental solutions with custom elements to deliver solutions that meet clients' needs. That's what Tim's entire focus will be - creating value for clients."
John Enright
TradeshowLogistics sales force grows
 ATLANTA July 2009 — TradeshowLogistics has expanded its sales force, naming John Enright as its newest account executive. In addition, the company is seeking additional senior sales representatives in the Chicago area.
Based in Atlanta, Enright will be managing several current accounts as well as soliciting new business. Most recently an educator for 14 years, Enright previously provided floor management and exhibitor care services for Andrews-Bartlett and GES. He has also worked for New World Van Lines in Chicago and been a show site representative for Yellow Freight.
The creation of these new positions at TradeshowLogistics reflects the increasing number of trade show and event producers seeking alternative methodologies that reduce costs to exhibitors and increase profits for event producers. "Inquiries and RFPs have grown exponentially as word spreads about our clients' successes in cutting exhibitor costs, improving customer service, and gaining greater control over their show's production through our UNcontractor approach," said B.J. Enright, president of TradeshowLogistics.
Noel Bowman
The Minus 5 Experience appoints Bowman as director of operations
 LAS VEGAS July 2009 — The Minus 5 Experience has appointed Noel Bowman, a well respected food and beverage executive, as director of operations. In this role, Bowman will oversee operations of the United State's first permanent ice lounge located at Mandalay Place.
Bowman, the former general manager for rm seafood at Mandalay Bay, contributes more than 20 years of experience in full service operations. With a successful history at Outback Steakhouse Inc., Bowman's expertise includes taking the brand from 2 to 900 units domestically and internationally, building high performance management teams, creating marketing strategies and menu design.
Bowman's passion to succeed has been the driving force behind his most significant achievements. Previously as the area director of the State of Florida, Bowman developed and marketed the OSI /Jimmy Buffett concept Cheeseburger in Paradise which yielded more than 18 million in annual sales. In addition to being chosen as the training unit for company and international stores, Bowman was appointed the organizations "Managing Partner of the Year" for five consecutive years.
"We are certain that Noel will bring a level of professionalism and expertise that will contribute to Minus 5's continuing success," said Rebecca Brosnahan, international projects manager of the Minus 5 Group International. "His vast capabilities and dynamic leadership skills will be an important asset to the Minus 5 team."
"I am ecstatic to be joining an incredible team," said Noel Bowman. "I hope that my expertise will contribute to the expansion of the Minus 5 brand throughout the United States and the world."
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