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Lois McLaughlin has been named director of event services at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. In her role as director, she

LMG, Inc, a national provider of video, audio and lighting support, announced in Orlando, Fla. that Anthony Tisdell and Michael Orlando joined the firm’s show

Pascal Beaute has been named executive chef of ARAMARK, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s exclusive food service provider. Beaute comes to New

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke announced in March that Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President/CEO Rossi Ralenkotter has been chosen to lead the

SmithBucklin, an association management company, announced Feb 18 in Chicago the promotion of Howard F. Fisher to vice president of sales services. Fisher is a

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Wendy Krizmanic joined PCMA as an account executive responsible for print and digital media sales. Krizmanic will

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced recently that Frank Poe, a 38-year convention center veteran from Dallas, was appointed executive director. Poe will

The full-service tradeshow and exhibit design house Lea International USA recently announced the hire of Michelle Gullion as vice president, who will help the organization

TS2, Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit and Event Professional, announced Feb. 26 that Chris Harar has been promoted to TS2 show director. In this

Access TCA has expanded its executive suite, promoting four long-time industry leaders in administration, sales and marketing, design and communication services. Pamela Laferriere, vice president

Chuck Grouzard, GES Sr. Vice President, National Sales; Jerry Marshall; Jeff Quade, GES EVP, Chief Sales Officer, Exhibition Sales. Jerry Marshall, director of national accounts