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For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan L Schwartz, CEM, Managing Director
E: susan@convexx.com
T: 702-216-5858
ConvExx announces Staff Promotions
Independent Trade Show and Event Company Awards new titles
August 19, 2021, Las Vegas, NV………. ConvExx, an independent trade show and event management company recently awarded new titles to team members.

Jeff Pressman, CEM, President and CEO announced the promotions following the successful Sweets & Snacks Expo, the first event the company has managed since the pandemic began.

Jennifer Carr, CEM, will now serve as Vice President, Trade Show and Event Operations. Carr has been with ConvExx since 2002, working in the operations department. Her responsibilities include service contractor relationships, graphics and show décor as well as assisting in sales and marketing.

Sheldon Kaye also gains the title of Vice President, Events & Technology Management. Kaye, a 13-year employee, began part-time while completing studies at UNLV, and handles the technology suite for the company, in addition to show and event management.

Cassandra Stock becomes Vice President, Attendee Services and Registration. Her career in event management began at a registration contractor and adds value to her nearly 13 years at ConvExx.

In addition to working with the registration contractor, Stock also guides the customer service team, along with newly appointed Customer Service Manager, Melanie Mathis.

With the importance of social media and interactive communication becoming more and more important in the events industry, Chris Briare has been promoted to Social Media Manager. Briare has been with ConvExx for 4 years, and already manages company websites as well as graphics.

“These promotions reflect the long-term commitment by ConvExx employees to the company and our client-partners. Each is an expert in their field and their new positions reflect that”, Pressman remarked. “We’re excited about the future of face-to-face with our amazing team.”

Mentioned in the article:
Chris Briare, cbriare@convexx.com 702-216-5838
Jennifer Carr, jcarr@convexx.com 702-216-5852
Sheldon Kaye, skaye@convexx.com 702-216-5844
Melanie Mathis, mmathis@convexx.com 702-216-5865
Cassandra Stock, cstock@convexx.com 702-216-5836
Jeff Pressman, jpressman@convexx.com 702-216-5834

LAS VEGAS, NV (September 20, 2018) – ConvExx is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected by the National Confectioners Association to handle attendee and exhibitor services for the annual Sweets & Snacks Expo. Among ConvExx’s responsibilities will be registration and attendee services, exhibitor outreach, housing oversight, and assistance with the show’s special programs, such as the Most Innovative New Products Awards.

“ConvExx is excited to partner with NCA on such an esteemed event as Sweets & Snacks Expo,” said ConvExx President & CEO Jeff Pressman, CEM. “ConvExx is unique in being an independent show organizer that specializes in supporting association staff to create the best possible experience for both exhibitors and attendees. The Sweets & Snacks Expo has a reputation of being the best in its industry segment and we look forward to working with the NCA staff to build upon that reputation through our expertise.”

NCA President and CEO John Downs agreed, adding, “Our exhibitors are the heart and soul of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, and we continue to work hard to elevate the service we provide to them and to our attendees, while at the same time giving our staff greater capacity to focus on making programmatic enhancements to the show. When looking for a partner, we felt that ConvExx matched our association’s unique culture and our commitment to execution with excellence.  We’re looking forward to a great partnership.”

The 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held May 21-23 in Chicago, Ill. For more information, visit SweetsAndSnacks.com.