submitted by Julie Pazina, Vice President of Business Development, Edlen
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, the nation’s largest independent electrical contractor in the convention, tradeshow and temporary event industry, is pleased to announce the continued partnership of utility services with the team at the Baltimore Convention Center through 2030.
As the premier location in the mid-Atlantic region for organizations to host conventions, meetings, trade shows, and events, the Baltimore Convention Center boasts 300,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, approximately 85,000 square feet of meeting space (50 meeting rooms), and a multifunctional 36,672-square-foot ballroom.
Jim Wetterling, Edlen CEO, shared “Edlen is delighted to announce our continued partnership with the Baltimore Convention Center for their utility needs. This has been a valued partnership and relationship over the last 13 years, and we are honored to receive the contract renewal. Edlen is committed to a long and successful relationship with the BCC team!”
Diane DeBarros, Edlen General Manager, will continue managing the daily utility operations. She has been onsite at the Baltimore Convention Center since 2010 and is thrilled to continue the collaboration and partnership with the BCC team. “I want to convey our appreciation for a mutually rewarding relationship. Our partnership with the BCC for the past 13 years has been a successful collaboration and I am looking forward to many more years of accomplishing greatness together,” said DeBarros. Jeff Butler will continue to serve as Edlen’s General Foreman. Butler has worked at the Baltimore Convention Center since 2004, where he was first employed as a maintenance mechanic. He was hired by Edlen in 2010 and has served as General Foreman since 2020.
“The BCC has enjoyed a successful partnership with Edlen since 2011, and we are excited to continue working together into the next decade. Edlen’s commitment to excellence has significantly enhanced our events, and we look forward to achieving even greater success together with Diane, Jeff, and the entire Edlen team.” stated Executive Director, Mac Campbell CVE.
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the nation’s leading independent temporary utility contractor to the trade show, convention and special event industry. Edlen is a national company based out of Las Vegas, servicing more than 5,000 events annually providing exclusive, preferred or recommended services in over 200 convention facilities nationwide. For more information, please visit www.edlen.com.
