Mary Ellen Nixon has announced her return to RES Exhibit Services as President.
“For me, this is more than a career move,” Nixon posted on LinkedIn. “It’s a return to a team and a company I deeply believe in. RES has always stood out for its creativity, craftsmanship, and ability to help clients tell their stories in unforgettable ways.”
Vice president client experience at CenterPoint Marketing from July of 2024 to September of 2025, Nixon was previously with RES for over 13 years, ending her first tenure there as executive vice president. Her start at RES was as client services manager in 2011. Graduating from Nazareth University with a bachelor of science in environmental science, Nixon also worked at the university as an assistant director of development before moving on to Just Solutions, Inc and Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester.
“I’m grateful to Jim Leonardo for his vision and ongoing support as he transitions to our Board of Directors,” Nixon said further on LinkedIn. “And I’m energized by the opportunity to work alongside this incredibly talented team to shape the future of RES.” For more information about RES Exhibit Services see their website www.res-exhibits.com.
Chris Veasey has joined Condit as account manager. He is also CEO, owner, and lead cinematographer of Chris Veasey Films, LLC. Veasey brings six years of exhibits and sponsorships experience from Halfaker & Associates and America’s Credit Unions, and attended American University’s Kogod School of Business.
Veasey said about himself, “I thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2017. My videography business keeps me busy on the weekends. I’m a semi-retired ultimate frisbee fanatic but you can still find me on volleyball courts of all kinds. In the wintertime, I’m crushing laps on my snowboard in the Rockies and piling up concerts.”
“It’s terrific to be in a workplace where everyone is so happy to be here!” Veasey enthused about Condit. “I enjoy being close to where the action is: design, fabrication, and all the moving pieces.” For more information about Condit see their website www.condit.com.
Patrick Rudlang has joined Align Exhibits as exhibit design solutions manager. Previously Rudlang was experience design strategist at Walgreen’s. For more information about Align Exhibits visit their website www.alignexhibits.com.
Kentucky Venues announced the internal promotion of Tim Postlethwait to executive director of event services. Postlethwait joined Kentucky Venues in 2010 as one of the founding members of the newly created Venue Services department. Most recently, he was director of venue services and access control. For more information about Kentucky Venues see their website www.kyvenues.com.
