Cedar Park, TX – Align Exhibits announced the addition of Deb Rodriguez as Senior Account Executive, further strengthening its national team with a proven leader known for operational precision and hands-on exhibit execution.
Mount Laurel, NJ – On Location, a nationwide provider of labor and management services for exhibits, events, activations, and branded environments, is pleased to announce the addition of Jason Cornatzer as Account Executive. Cornatzer brings more than 25 years of industry experience, with a career that spans both the client side and exhibit services, giving him a well-rounded, strategic understanding of what it takes to deliver successful face-to-face experiences.
On December 12th 2025, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) School of Graduate Studies Exhibition and Experience Design program welcomed back judges for their annual FIT Capstone Event. Professionals from across a variety of industries, including events, retail, and museums arrived to socialize, network, and judge the students’ Capstone projects, offering feedback and support in their future careers.
Miami Beach is known for sunshine and spectacle, but at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), owned by the City of Miami Beach and managed by Oak View Group), something quieter is shaping the city’s future: collaboration. At “SkillBuild at the Beach,” contractors, union leaders, and venue management came together not to negotiate, but to train the next wave of skilled labor.
For Chase Gandel, a project manager at NPARALLEL + Atomic Props, life moves between precision, people, and purpose. Based in his hometown of Crystal, Minnesota, Gandel manages a portfolio of brand activations and tradeshow exhibits across the United States.
The 2025 Year in Review includes a moment of remembrance for industry professionals whose careers left a lasting imprint on the exhibit and events community. These brief entries reflect decades of work behind the scenes, on show floors, and in leadership roles that helped move the industry forward.
Legends Global, premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, closed out 2025 with a truly inspiring fourth annual “Global Month of Giving” program, which encouraged the company’s team members to commit time and energy in service of their local communities.
