![\"Mark](\"https://cdn.marketplaceevents.com/sitefinity/images/default-source/18wb/markwhite202383948da8-b1bf-4735-bc60-505b2448d3a1.jpg?sfvrsn=8fbf9f3e_3\" "\\"Mark")
\nMark joined dmg world media (a predecessor company) to Marketplace Events in 1993 in the UK. His 31 years in the business have focused on business development (61 shows acquired in the last 17 years), corporate strategy, HR, show management and financial management. He spent 16 years as the company\u2019s CFO before being promoted to President in 2023 then CEO in May 2024.
\nMark graduated from Exeter University in the UK, and has worked for the business in London, Toronto and the Bay area, finally settling in San Diego. Mark\u2019s primary responsibility is to foster the exceptional culture we have created at Marketplace Events and to lead the continued growth of the business.
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![\"Tom](\"https://cdn.marketplaceevents.com/sitefinity/images/default-source/18wb/tombaugh202358c6e104-c4bf-4564-8df8-3d0f80047eb7.jpg?sfvrsn=ce809f3e_3\" "\\"Tom")
\nIn July 2008, Tom became the founding CEO of Marketplace Events, passing those duties to his longtime colleague, Mark White, in May 2024. As Vice Chairman, Tom is now taking the lead on expanding and accelerating MPE\u2019s impressive M+A activities.
Prior to joining the company in 2003, Tom was a senior executive at industry-giant International Management Group (IMG) where he headed national sponsorship initiatives and consumer events. Before that he was a vice president at Advanstar Expositions (now Informa) producing both trade and consumer shows.
Tom is the past president of the Home + Garden Show Executives International (HGSEI) and has served in leadership positions for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and the National Association of Consumer Shows (NACS). He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a board member of several charitable organizations in Akron, Ohio.
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![\"Lisa](\"https://cdn.marketplaceevents.com/sitefinity/images/default-source/staff/lisa-kropf.jpg?sfvrsn=cf88f83d_0\" "\\"Lisa")
\nComprised of equal parts drive and smarts, Lisa oversees the company\u2019s consumer and exhibitor marketing, sales & sponsorship, corporate communications, and research & development.
An entrepreneur at heart, Lisa came to the company in 2004 when her PR firm was retained to manage consumer food shows launched in partnership with television\u2019s popular Food Network.
During her 13 years as principal at Kropf Public Relations (when you\u2019re really good, you put your name on the door), her firm provided marketing services for several consumer shows, Pepsi, IMG, Advanstar, PBS, an HGTV show, and others. Lisa\u2019s worked on more than 100 different events in her 25-plus-years career!
A Clevelander since birth and a loyal Browns fan, Lisa was named one of the city\u2019s \"50 Most Interesting People\" by Cleveland magazine. She is a graduate of Ohio University\u2019s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and is a member of NACS, SISO, IEG, and IAEE.
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![\"Stacey](\"https://cdn.marketplaceevents.com/sitefinity/images/default-source/18wb/staceycharkow20239a8f8fc1-4ef5-40cd-92aa-1dbf4e8ab850.jpg?sfvrsn=69be9f3e_3\" "\\"Stacey")
\nStacey joined the company in 2006 as a financial analyst but rose to controller within two short years. In this role, she managed the company\u2019s finance/accounting team and processes. You\u2019ve heard the old adage \u201cs/he who holds the purse\n strings wins\u201d, right? Well, those letters of \u201cCPA, CMA\u201d behind her name means she\u2019s winning. As CFO, Stacey is responsible for the strategic leadership of all finance functions.
Prior to Marketplace Events, Stacey\n worked at a large Canadian insurer. And to this day she still appreciates a long and complicated Declarations Page. If you ever find yourself breaking bread with Stacey, be prepared for a \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u201d-type of food ordering situation.\n She likes substitutions. Every time.
Stacey has a Bachelor of Commerce degree with honors from McMaster University and is a Certified Management Accountant. She\u2019s also Certified Smart-But-Not-Stuffy, just for the record.
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![\"Shelly](\"https://cdn.marketplaceevents.com/sitefinity/images/default-source/mpe-corporate-website/shelly_01b.jpg?sfvrsn=4ed5e73c_2\" "\\"Shelly")
\nShelly first started with MPE in 2006 as Regional Marketing Manager, overseeing the consumer and exhibitor marketing for 11 annual home shows. She now oversees the consumer, exhibitor and digital marketing departments for 70+ annual home shows across North\n America. And we\u2019re better for it!
But before that, she penned an article published in Mademoiselle magazine entitled \u201cLive Like a Rich Bitch for $100 or Less\u201d, won an Emmy for her work at NBC on the 2012 Olympics, and\n was employed by short-but-successful NBA star Isiah Thomas.
The only two-time recipient of the Marketplace Events \u201cCEO Award of Appreciation\u201d, Shelly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master\n of Arts degree from Indiana University. When she\u2019s not looking after her staff of 15 (at last count), she\u2019s tending to her firstborn, plus twin daughters and her hubby Alan who is a former NFL cornerback.
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When Brent is not playing golf, he is working. Wait, we meant to say when he is not working, he is playing golf. Then there’s his tennis game. His nickname is ACE.
Markets:
Indianapolis, Nashville, Lexington, Louisville, Atlanta, Richmond, and Charlotte.
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Shalini has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Calgary, two beautiful children and the Captain of a fire-fighting squadron for a husband!
Markets:
Minneapolis, Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Washington, D.C, and Baltimore.
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Formerly, Ryan was the Corporate Communications Manager of a publicly traded building materials company where she handled in-store merchandising programs for 3,500 dealers, national marketing & adverting, and investor relations. She says SEC compliance is not as much fun as it sounds. Prior to that, Ryan owned her own boutique marketing and PR agency where she directed account activity (and a staff of 13).
A graduate of Rollins College, Ryan has received the Marketplace Events \"CEO Award of Appreciation\" for her leadership and contributions. She has also won two IAEE “Art of the Show” awards for consumer event marketing initiatives. Ryan has a real affinity for steamed blue crabs (being from Annapolis, Md. and all) and is passionate about her hobby of interior design.
Markets:
Jacksonville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Oklahoma City.
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Based in Vancouver, when she's not racking up frequent flyer miles, Jill enjoys volunteering with Dress for Success, doting on her adorable Rhodesian Ridgeback, Dalton, and ending the day with a crisp glass of rosé. Follow Jill on her travels (and occasional golf outing) on Instagram @JillKivett.
Markets:
CANADA - Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
USA - Phoenix, Seattle, and Tacoma.
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Terri Higgins joined the company in 2003 and has worn many hats since then. A trusted \"Jack of all Trades\", Terri has worked as an Administrative Assistant, Sales Coordinator, Exhibit Sales Consultant, Show Manager, Group Manager, HR Director… and VP HR. Been there, done that! Terri's vast experience, her calm, cool & collected nature, and her stellar reputation (there’s no dirt, trust us), made her the natural fit to lead the company's human resources department.
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Cristian came to Marketplace Events by way of Nestle Water, where he was a quota-shattering key zone Sales Development Manager leading a $38m territory. Prior, he was a District Account Manager with Arizona Beverage Company. He’s turned water to wine at MPE since 2011 in the positions of Sales Manager, Show Manager, Group Manager, Regional Director, and VP. Cristian is a veteran, having served for four years in the United States Army. There he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal. He’s also a recipient of the “CEO Award of Appreciation”. When not buzzing around a show floor, look for Cristian doing the same on his Triumph motorcycle.
Markets:
Denver, Houston, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Des Moines, and Kansas City.
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Brianna Stahlmann joined Marketplace Events in 2014 as a Marketing Manager within the consumer marketing team, working side-by-side with show teams to enhance consumer satisfaction and drive attendance. She currently oversees the US consumer marketing team’s strategy and execution as VP, Marketing. Prior to Marketplace Events, she worked for 7 years in nonprofit marketing with a variety of roles working on specialty fundraising programs and events. She used her love of giving back to launch Marketplace’s inaugural corporate nonprofit partnership with Habitat for Humanity in 2017, which has raised $360,000 (and counting!) to support the local communities we work and live in.
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Joanne has worked in the events industry for 25-plus years where she’s held positions ranging from features coordinator to software tester. Currently, she leads our crack digital marketing team. They deliver big results via: strategic campaigns, content management, social media, email marketing, website design, paid search, and SEO.
Jo has a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University, where she majored in English and communications. You could argue that she’s actually using her degree in her profession!
She is a 2013 recipient of the Marketplace Events “CEO Award of Appreciation” and a 2016 recipient of the “Over the Top Award” for changing the digital face of the company via the web. She has also won two EXPO “Digital Excellence Awards” for social media initiatives, and currently serves on the advisory board for the Humber College School of Media Studies & Information Technology. In her downtime, Joanne loves to pamper her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Hazy.
Sabrina Colella joined Marketplace Events in 2008 as Marketing Coordinator and currently oversees the strategy and execution of our Canadian consumer marketing team as VP of Marketing.
With a proven track record, Sabrina has expertly managed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns for 20 consumer events across Canada and the U.S. She collaborates seamlessly with PR, media, and creative agencies in developing compelling marketing strategies and key messaging for all forms of advertising and communications.
Her knack for negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and building strategic partnerships ensures our marketing efforts are always a success. Whether providing insightful post-show analytsis, enhancing media exposure, or helping drive social media campaigns, her expertise keeps us ahead of the curve.
A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a major in Marketing, Sabrina developed a passion for marketing and events in her early years as VP of Events for the TMU Commerce Society.
Sabrina is an avid traveler who has explored over 50 countries and brings a world of experience and creativity to our team. When she's not on an adventure, you'll find her at home loving on her adorable dog, Milo.
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Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering in the community, golfing, and curling. Jeff is based in Saint John, NB.