The 2022 Executive Committee and New Board Members were announced during the Winter Awards Celebration & Reception in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA December 5, 2021– The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) announced the 2022 Executive Committee and New Board Members during the Winter Awards Celebration & Reception in Philadelphia, PA. Industry leaders dedicated to advancing the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries make up the ESCA Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Board of Directors play a critical role in organizational alignment, making the best use of ESCA’s resources and positioning the association for a sustainable competitive advantage. Please join us in welcoming all into their new leadership positions and thanking the outgoing Board Members for their contributions and service to ESCA. Executive Committee President BOB RYLEY Senior Vice President, Exhibition Sales GES President-Elect DAMON ROSS Senior Group Vice President CORT Trade Show and Event Furnishings Vice President TAYLOR VRIENS President Modern Expo & Events Secretary/Treasurer CORY CLAYTON Sr. VP Operations Freeman Immediate Past President NEIL MCMULLIN Sr VP, Shared Services Fern New Board Members Official Contractor Member TIM HEFFERNAN Chief Growth Officer T3 Official Contractor Member LAURE CHACHERE GM Greater New Orleans Region Freeman Official Contractor Member STEVE MARGOS Executive Vice President of Operations Shepard Exposition Services, Inc. Associate Member PAT PUTZER Vice President of Sales Emerald Carpets Specialty Contractor Member JASON OLINGER VP Inside Sales, Association and Tradeshows YELLOW Outgoing Board Members Official Contractor Member STEVE BASCH Chief Executive Officer  Shepard Exposition Services, Inc. Official Contractor Member DUSTIN BLAINE Director Of West Coast Operations  Expo Convention Contractors, Inc. Official Contractor Member MARK STAPLES President American Exposition Services, Inc. Specialty Contractor Member DIANA WARREN GONZALEZ National Sales Executive  AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings Associate Member RICH STONE Chief Executive Officer  EXPOCAD For a complete list of all ESCA Board of Directors click here About ESCA Since 1970, ESCA has provided a unified voice for service contractors and their partners in the exhibition industry. Currently, ESCA has more than 175 member companies throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and maintains alliances with IAEE, IAVM, EDPA, and SISO to promote the exhibition industry. ESCA is dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries. Through education, information exchange, and professionalism shared by members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry. EXHIBITION SERVICES & CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ‌ ‌ ‌

Shelby was a legend in our industry, a leader, and a role model to so many. Through Emerald Carpet, his partnership with ESCA and our membership was instrumental in our Summer Educational Conferences and Winter Awards Celebrations’ success. At ESCA, we always felt a sense of family, friendship, and kindness with every interaction with Shelby, the Peeples Family, and Emerald Carpet. We are all saddened by the loss of this wonderful man.  You can find the link to his obituary here:

https://obituaries.daltoncitizen.com/obituary/shelby-peeples-1081612167 

Please join us in prayers and support for his family, friends, and associates.

Dallas, TX, June 8, 2020 – The Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) has released a white paper titled Health & Safety Guidance for the Exhibitions Industry.  This document intends to provide information to service contractors and partners regarding producing an exhibition during a pandemic.

ESCA is proud to have contributed to the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), collaborated with many experts within the industry, and utilized information provided by experts in the scientific community.

An exhibition requires significant collaboration between Show Organizers, Venues, Exhibitors, Contractors, Labor, Experiential Designers and Producers, and many more. The focus of this white paper is the work covered by our membership segment and its partners. Larry Arnaudet, ESCA Executive Director, comments, “In looking back over my 50+ years in this industry, it is evident that the unity of all segments of the industry and its diverse workforce is of utmost importance, not only today but in the years ahead. ESCA’s Health and Safety Guidance for the Exhibitions Industry embodies our strong support for unity among all segments and is ever mindful of the potential health hazards that we encounter in our industry.”

ESCA member experts came together to form the Health and Safety Committee and create this white paper. Neil McMullin, ESCA President, commented, “To put out meaningful guidance that will be supported and championed by each of our member organizations and stakeholders has always been a critical objective that is only achievable with a unified approach. I’m proud to say that true to form, ESCA members have answered that call. We are well-prepared to produce and host events where the safety and health of all involved is our top priority. We have taken into account each action and phase of the event production process. Our health and safety committee, representing a wide range of our membership, has embraced the kind of collaboration and cooperation needed right now to show real leadership as we move toward recovery.”

One key priority in creating this document was industry consistency. Kevin McLaughlin, United Brotherhood of Carpenters International Representative for the Trade Show Industry comments, “These Health and Safety Guidelines are vital, not only for the safety of exhibitors and attendees but also for the hard-working men and women who install and dismantle events. Having consistent guidelines put into practice by all show organizers and contractors is essential to creating a productive and safe environment for all those associated with the trade show industry.“

Specific Areas Covered Include:

• Overall Guidelines for Health & Safety Physical Distancing.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Health Monitoring & Hygiene
• Trade Show Layout
• Cleaning & Disinfecting Warehousing/Marshaling/Freight Handling
• Floor Coverings
• Staff & Labor
• Equipment.
• Exhibitor Move-In/Out
• Exhibitor Order Processing
• Communication & Education

Download The Health & Safety Guidance for the Exhibitions Industry here.

About ESCA – Since 1970, ESCA has provided a unified voice for service contractors and their partners in the exhibition industry. Currently, ESCA has more than 175 member companies throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and maintains alliances with IAEE, IAVM, EDPA and SISO to promote the exhibition industry. ESCA is dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries. Through education, information exchange, and level of professionalism shared by members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry.
 
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
ESCA
Larry Arnaudet
972.447.8211
larry@esca.org

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