Impressions - June/July 2015 - 6

from THE SHOW DIRECTOR
Behind
the Scenes

want to take a brief detour from what I normally
write in this space - listing details and highlights about upcoming shows - to talk about
the people behind our Imprinted Sportswear Shows
(ISS) and Impressions.
Did you know the latter recently celebrated its 38th
birthday? That's right, for 38 years we've brought you
the latest news, trends and industry-leading information for decorated apparel. This
could not have been accomplished without our company's biggest asset: dedicated
employees. So while we have some time off between ISS events, I would like to
thank everyone that makes this Impressions/ISS brand run like a well-oiled machine.
The Impressions editorial and sales staff is led by Editor-in-Chief Marcia
Derryberry and Publisher Laurie Gonz, respectively, with decades of industry
experience and knowledge to steer and strengthen the magazine. They are supported by fellow editors Jamar Laster, Michelle Havich, Lauren Mitchell and John
Burns, as well as sales team members Jeanine Morgan and Diane Kennedy. Each of
these talented people work tirelessly to develop and deliver top-notch educational
content and valuable advocate messaging to the magazine's audience, not only in
print, but also online and via various social media outlets.
But the brand expands well beyond the names that accompany the articles.
Art Director Wendi Van Eldik is the creative genius who works behind the scenes
to deliver an award-winning magazine design, with Nan McDowell and Terri Hill
coordinating production.
From my end of the spectrum, I would like to thank my staff for all the hard
work they put into each ISS event. Although we are a lean crew, we bring together
about 1,000 exhibitors and 37,000 attendees each year across the country. Erin
Cianciolo and Sarah Mallett manage and maintain relationships with all ISS exhibitors and virtually construct the floor plan for each show that our attendees
walk. Anne Estes is the backbone of our brand's marketing and, with the help of
graphic designer Ashlie Brazelton, they have effectively rebranded our shows.
After leading our event operations for the last six years, Ekita Shaw has transitioned to a different brand and will be greatly missed. Josh Carruth has joined
the fold as operations manager for ISS after 10 years with Surf Expo, and Sydney
Stanfield efficiently coordinates each conference seminar and workshop. Lisa Trinh
has done a fantastic job of running each show's registration process, and thanks to
Lisa Long and Yvonne Harris on the accounting side, as well as Porsha Brooks and
Chandra Major in marketing and operations assistance.
Last, but not least, a big thanks to Roy Turner, senior vice president of the
sports group, for supporting both brands. He has provided leadership on a lot of
the new and innovative changes you have seen with our brand during the past year.
From the entire ISS and Impressions staff, thank you again for attending and
supporting all of our events.

IMPRINTED SPORTSWEAR SHOWS
ISS Orlando
Sept. 10-12, 2015
ISS Ft. Worth
Oct. 15-17, 2015
ISS Long Beach
Jan. 22-24, 2016
Editorial Office
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355, Alpharetta, GA 30009

SALES

GROUP SHOW DIRECTOR
JEFF BROWN | (770) 291-5416
jeff.brown@emeraldexpo.com
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ERIN CIANCIOLO | (770) 291-5486
erin.cianciolo@emeraldexpo.com
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
SARAH MALLETT | (770) 291-5418
sarah.mallett@emeraldexpo.com

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS MANAGER
JOSH CARRUTH | (770) 781-7905
josh.carruth@emeraldexpo.com

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE MANAGER
SYDNEY STANFIELD | (770) 291-5402
sydney.stanfield@emeraldexpo.com

MARKETING

MARKETING MANAGER
ANNE ESTES | (770) 291-5423
anne.estes@emeraldexpo.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT
DAVID LOECHNER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER
PHILIP EVANS
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
BILL CHARLES
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
DAVID GOSLING
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
LORI JENKS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL
TERESA REILLY
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING SERVICES
JOANNE WHEATLEY

Jeff Brown
ISS SHOW DIRECTOR
jeff.brown@emeraldexpo.com
(770) 291-5416

Impressions | June/July 2015

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
EILEEN DEADY
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE OPERATIONS
DENISE BASHEM

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