I love it when an event comes together. That point when things start to flow because my extended team of expert marketers, planners, technologists and producers comes together around a shared vision. It’s a very tangible reward to all the hard work and long hours that it takes leading up to an event.I started working for my father’s business fresh out of college with a degree in art. I learned trade shows and events from the ground up and, after many years, I bought the company from my father. Our team continues our quest to support our clients in producing their best events. I’m a member of IAEE and currently serve as the president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of PCMA. I consult on a wide range of event topics including contract negotiations, event marketing and sponsorship program development. When I’m not at work, I’m probably taking a walk around our organic vegetable farm with my husband and my posy of pups – Bailey & Ellabelle (Maremmas), Lucy (Black Lab) and Manny (Just showed up one day). Specialties: exhibition management, event management, facility contract negotiations, sponsorship program development