Sho-Link Incorporated, a premier installation and dismantle (I&D) service company headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, is proud to announce Steve Watson’s retirement and the appointment of David Bradley as the new Washington, D.C., Area City Manager. Steve Watson states, “I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone that I’ve become friends with and at times leaned on over the years.
Storylink Creative, an experiential design and brand storytelling agency, today announced the addition of five new team members in Q1 2026. Spanning human resources, engineering, project management, warehouse operations, and fabrication, these hires reflect the company’s continued growth and commitment to building a team with diverse skill sets and industry experience.
Legends Global, the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, today announced the appointment of Pawel Brzezinski as Executive Vice President, Premium Hospitality Experience. Brzezinski will lead the strategic vision, sustainable growth, and operational excellence for the company’s premium hospitality portfolio across its North American network of venues.
Women in Exhibitions Network, a global community launched in 2018 to accelerate the careers of women working in the sector, continues to grow its membership base around the world. With a mandate to deepen member engagement and broaden its impact, the North America Chapter today announced a new slate of directors who will serve through August 31, 2027.
Sparks, a global brand experience agency, today announced the appointment of Sebastian Dreyfus as Managing Director, EMEA. Based in London, Dreyfus reports directly to Melissa Levy, President of Sparks, and joins the Sparks Senior Leadership Team.
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to announce the election results for Chair and Vice-Chair for its Associations Committee. The elected industry leaders will begin their three-year mandate at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in November 2026.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center and Legends Global announced the appointment of Dean Dennis, CVE, as general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). Dennis succeeds John Page, who has stepped into a new position of regional vice president of venue operations for Legends Global.
The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the appointment of Griff Griffitts as President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Panama City Beach.
Choose Chicago announces a series of strategic staff promotions across its sales, marketing, communications, human resources, and Chicago Sports Commission teams—strengthening the organization’s leadership bench and reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) has awarded Jo Ann Haden-Miller the prestigious Tourism Legacy Award in recognition of her more than 30-year career of extraordinary contributions to the industry.
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced the appointment of Andrea (Andy) Cummis as Vice President of Systems Design and Engineering. In this role, Cummis will lead design and engineering for ASG’s Systems Integration business, leading broadcast engineering, system design, and complex integration projects.
The Raleigh Convention Center, as part of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Shumpert to Director of Events.
