About
Mission Statement
ESCA is dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries. Through the education, information exchange and level of professionalism shared by members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry.
Ethics Statement
As members of ESCA we recognize the need for standards of professionalism in the relationship between contractor and customer and within the industry as a whole. We recognize that our customers come from every aspect of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industry, ranging from the organizer to the attendee. All ESCA members pledge to conduct their business activities with integrity. ESCA members understand that they are responsible for the professional conduct of persons in their employ. Consequently, they undertake, through exemplary conduct at all times to secure observance by their employees of this code of ethics.
ESCA members pledge to act in accordance with the following principles of the ESCA code of ethics.
Member Responsibilities
Accuracy
ESCA members will provide factual and accurate information about their services and the services of any firm they represent. They will not use deceptive practices.Disclosure
ESCA members will provide complete details about terms and conditions of any services, including cancellation and service fee policies, before accepting deposits.Delivery
ESCA members will provide all services as stated in their agreement or written confirmation, or provide alternate services of equal or greater value, or provide appropriate compensation.Cooperation
ESCA members will serve in a spirit of partnership with show management, other contractors, facilities management and exhibitors.Responsiveness
ESCA members will offer prompt, reliable and courteous service at all times.Compliance
ESCA ESCA members shall abide by all federal, state and local laws and regulations.Regulations
ESCA members will comply with all codes and standards regarding safety, performance, show rules and regulations.Confidentiality
ESCA members will treat every customer transaction confidentially and not disclose any information without permission of the customer, unless required by law.Conflict of Interest
ESCA members will not allow any preferred relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors to interfere with the interests of their clients.Disputes
ESCA members will work with their customers to resolve disputes quickly and fairly, and, if necessary, through mediation or then through arbitration.
Code of Conduct
History of ESCA
Since 1970 ESCA has provided a unified voice for service contractors and their partners in the exhibition industry. ESCA now has more than 175 member companies throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and maintains alliances with IAEE, IAVM, SISO, EDPA, and CEIR to promote the exhibition industry.
Past Presidents
Year | Name | Company |
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2019 | Chris Schimek | Freeman |
2018 | Rich Curran | EXPO Convention Contractors, Inc. |
2017 | Julia Smith | Global Experience Specialists |
2016 | Lenny Servedio | Freeman |
2015 | Jay Atherton | Freeman |
2013-2014 | Bruce Nable | SER Exposition Services |
2011-2012 | Chuck Grouzard | Global Experience Specialists |
2009-2010 | Steve Hagstette | Freeman |
2007-2008 | Aaron Bludworth | George Fern Company |
2006 | Tom Drullinger | George Fern Company |
2004-2005 | Kim Methe | Freeman |
2002-2003 | Carl Mitchell | Shepard Exposition Services |
2001 | Barry Rappaport | Freeman |
2000 | Tom Blaine, Jr. | Blaine Convention Services |
1999 | Todd Iverson | GES Exposition Services |
1998 | Barbara Lane | GES Exposition Services |
1997 | Larry Arnaudet | Freeman |
1996 | Jim Reese | Champion Exposition Services |
1995 | Bill Polke | Freeman |
1994 | Jim Thompson | GES Exposition Services |
1993 | Elden Almquist | ATTCO Exposition, Inc. |
1992 | Craig Smith | Andrews-Bartlett |
1991 | Dale Van Ort | Freeman |
1990 | Hugh MacLean | GES Exposition Services |
1988 – 1989 | Ralph Iverson | Brede Exposition Services |
1986 – 1987 | Jim Caplin | United Exposition Service |
1984 – 1985 | Jim Moore | Moore Displays, Inc. |
1982 – 1983 | Norm Seeger | Badger Exposition Service |
1980 – 1981 | Sol Tolkin | Exposervice Standard, Inc. |
1978 – 1979 | John Reibold | Brede Exposition Services |
1976 – 1977 | Don Vaughn | Freeman |
1975 | Jim Howe | GES Exposition Services |
1973 – 1974 | Toby Aaron | The Aaron Group |
1971 – 1972 | Leon Manne | Manncraft/Greyhound |
1970 | Sam Katz | United Exposition Service |
Strategic Plan
ESCA’s Strategic Plan is a direct outgrowth of the ESCA Board of Director’s desire to position the organization for a sustainable competitive advantage. This approach improves the chances of organizational alignment and makes the best use of ESCA’s resources (time, money and effort). This Strategic Plan is designed to be a working plan with the flexibility to evolve as ESCA’s members needs and the competitive landscape changes.