16 Sep 2009
The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing Elects Leadership for 2009-2010 Gishler to Chair
DALLAS, 16 September 2009 -- The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing (The Center) announces that Kimberley Gishler, Americas Marcom manager for Hewlett-Packard Company, will serve as the first chair of The Center and Doreen R. Biela, CEM, senior planner of Meetings & Events for McDonald's Corporation, will serve as vice chair.
The Center's board of directors members are chosen for their experience and represent a broad cross-section of the exhibition and event marketing industry. Directors help build policy and procedures through a genuine and cooperative working partnership within the board to benefit all members of The Center. The board of directors has been charged with setting the ongoing direction for the organization and building the invaluable foundation for the future of The Center. Directors will concentrate on designing and creating methods and programming for education programs that truly complete the connection between exhibitors, event marketers exhibition organizers and suppliers as each target audience further expands into the global marketplace.
"I am very excited to have the opportunity to chair the inaugural board of directors for The Center. This is a very important initiative in our industry and one that will benefit every professional who takes advantage of the resources offered," said Gishler.
Board members include: Aaron R. Bludworth, chief operating officer of George Fern Company representing the Exhibitor Services & Contractors Association (ESCA); Robert F. Dallmeyer, CEM, president of RD International; Beate Halligan, president of H+A International, Inc.; Noel Hoekstra, CEM with CEP International Chicago; Marilyn Kroner, principal at Kroner Communications; Michael D. Lynn, CME, CMM, CMP, CEM, CPC, director of MarComm, Exhibitions, Events & Protocol at L-3 Communications; Yulita Osuba, CMP, senior director of Sales, Marketing & Event Management for the Orange County Convention Center; Shawn Pierce, vice president of Operations for Hanley Wood Exhibitions; Warren S. Sellers, president of Sellers Expositions; Barry Siskind, president of International Training Management Company; and David Causton, general manager at McCormick Place representing the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR). Steven Hacker, CAE, president of IAEE and Robert E. Harar, chairman of National Trade Productions, Inc. serve as ex-officio members.
The Center was launched in July 2009 at TS2. Find out more at www.iceem.net.
About The Center
Created in 2008, The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing (The Center) is a virtual resource stemming from a collaboration of industry organizations and leaders to provide a powerful focal point for the exhibitor and event marketing professional community by serving as a resource for all who are actively engaged in exhibitor and event marketing. Its multi-dimensional approach promotes education and professional development for exhibit managers and event marketers through a resource-rich and interactive Web site at www.iceem.net. The Center provides research, expert views, international perspectives and face-to-face meetings and supports building strong business relationships to achieve the highest level of exhibitor and event marketing excellence. The Center is made possible through the generous support of TS2 -- Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit and Event Professional. For more information, visit www.iceem.net.
