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RYAN STROWGER will join the International As- sociation for Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as vice president, exhibitions, conferences and sales later this month. Most recently, Strowger served as director, busi- ness development, for CEA, producer of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Strowger replaces PETE BARTO, who leſt IAAPA in April aſter seven years. Barto now serves as senior account executive for Network Media Partners. Reach Ryan at (703) 919-1818 or strowger@hotmail.com
ANDREW ORTALE has been named executive vice president of National Trade Productions. He will over- see business development and work with the event services teams on client re- lationships. Previously, Or-
tale was the eastern regional sales manager for Te Expo Group and vice president of client and industry relations for J. Spargo & Associates. He also has represented convention and visitor bureaus in Pittsburgh and Orlando. Reach Andrew at (703) 706-8233 or aortale@ ntpshow.com
general manager with re- sponsibility for day-to-day operations at the center. She replaces JESSE AL- LEN, who is retiring. Reach Kathie at (407) 685-9833 or kathie.canning@occc.net
in Georgia for SMG. Hayes has been with SMG for 12 years and was most recently facility director/ assistant general manager of the two Salt Lake City venues. Reach Daniel at (385) 468-2222 or danh@ saltpalace.com
KATHLEEN CANNING was appointed general man- ager of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando effective July 1. She was most recently deputy
Index to Advertisers
a2z, Inc. www.a2zinc.net .....................p. 7, 9 & 11
Cobo Center www.cobocenter.com .......... p. 37-A, Gatefold
CompuSystems www.compusystems.com .............. Cover 2
David L. Lawrence Convention Center www.pittsburghcc.com ......... p. 37-A, Gatefold
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) www.destinationsshowcase.com ........... p. 53
El Paso Convention Center www.elpasocvb.com ........... p. 37-B, Gatefold
Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) www.eceforum.com ....................... p. 47
Greater Columbus Convention Center www.columbusconventions.com ........ p. 37-B, Gatefold
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium www.icclos.com ....................... Cover 4
ITN International, Inc. www.itn-international.com ................. p. 20
John Buttine, Inc. www.buttine.com .......................... p. 3
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority www.lvcva.com ........................... p. 45
Long Beach Convention Center www.longbeachcc.com ........ p. 37-A, Gatefold
Montego Bay Convention Centre www.mobaycentre.com ........ p. 37-B, Gatefold
Ontario Convention Center www.ontariocc.com ............ p. 37-B, Gatefold
Production Transport www.prodtrans.com ...................... p. 15
Reliant Park www.reliantpark.com ........... p. 37-A, Gatefold
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel www.renaissanceschaumburg.com ......... p. 17
Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre www.singaporeexpo.com.sg ............ Cover 3
SMG www.smgworld.com ...................p. 34-39
Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit www.tradeshowexecutive.com .......... p. 12-13
TSE Innovation Awards - Reader's Choice www.tradeshowexecutive.com ............. p. 43
Ungerboeck Systems International www.ungerboeck.com .................p. 26-33
United Service Companies www.unitedhq.com .................... p. 21-25
DANIEL HAYES took over as general manager of the SMG-run Calvin L. Ramp- ton Salt Palace Conven- tion Center and the South Towne Exposition Center in Salt Lake City. He replaced ALLYSON JACKSON, who leſt to manage the Jekyll Island Convention Center
Motorcycle executive MO MURRAY was named brand director of the Powersports Division at Advanstar Communica- tions, Inc. Murray is a former general manager for Yamaha and will be in charge of product and content development for Dealer Expo, the Progressive International Motorcycle Show and Dealernews-branded properties. He replaced KERRY GRAEBER who leſt Advanstar to pursue other opportunities. Reach Mo at (310) 857-7500 or mmurray@advanstar.com
54 May 2012 | Trade Show Executive