Speaker Bios
Dax Callner, strategy director, Smyle
Dax Callner is a marketing strategist with 25 years experience developing programs for some of the world's leading brands, including P&G, American Express, Meta, Salesforce, Amazon, Roche, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Dell, National Grid, ABB and many others. Dax founded the non-profit Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition (EMMC) in 2017 and currently serves as its Board President. He is also a songwriter, producer and performing musician.
Katharine Chestnut, CTSM Diamond, founder and author, LNAL Life
Katharine is a dynamic individual who excels as a writer, speaker, and co-working owner. She prioritizes self-care and has extensively studied wellness disciplines to support her own personal growth. She transitions effortlessly from marketing to kinesiology and coaching. Her recent accomplishments include Inner Affirmations Inspirations, The Mindful Life community, and meditations on the Insight Timer app. Katharine's speaking style is captivating, blending science, wit, and spirituality to deliver engaging talks that are easy to understand.
Andrea Christopherson, vice president, SearchWide Global
Andrea specializes in executive search and business development in the experiential event marketing segment and tradeshow/exhibition segments. Andrea brings experience with leading a SaaS-based learning software company dedicated to transforming education and professional development, leading training and experiential event initiatives for Omni Hotels & Resorts, and in national sales and recruitment for global hotel brands. Her skills in business strategy, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness support leaders and organizations in achieving optimal success.
Laura Cooley, CTSM Gold, senior manager, global trade shows, Oshkosh Defense
Laura Cooley, CTSM Gold, is a Global Senior Trade Show Manager in the defense industry with more than three decades of managing and executing trade shows and events around the world. Laura took her first session at EXHIBITORLIVE in 1998 and in 2004 decided to pursue her CTSM certification. In 2018, she received her certification and is currently working on her Diamond Certification.
Rebecca Coons, president, Nalu Creative and Nalu Builds
Rebecca Coons, President, Nalu Creative and Nalu Builds, has been in the live meeting/event industry since 1986. She has received numerous awards, serves on key industry associations, advises influential publications and has been a spokesperson at major events. The Nalu Creative team is based in Hawaii but works around the globe to bring the perfect balance of creative solutions, unique entertainment, production design and technical expertise to their clients.
Andy Core, PhD, CEO, Core Change Institute and author of "Change Your Day, Not Your Life"
Dr. Andy Core is an credentialed, award-winning author/speaker on thriving in high demand organizations. ANDY BY THE NUMBERS: * Over 2 decades of experience as a consultant, author and speaker * Over 1,100 presentations on 3 continents * 5 Star peak performance author (Wiley Publishing, NY, NY) * Produced sustained engagement 13 times the national average * Helped over 100K people improve their work/lives with 1 simple idea - Change Your Day, Not Your Life.
Marc Crosier, senior event manager, Sirtex Medical
Marc Crosier offers 25+ years experience in Event Marketing. He started his career working at exhibit houses advising and servicing pharmaceutical, apparel, and electronics clients. For the past 20 years he has been working for medical device and healthcare financial companies providing strategic direction for their trade show and event programs.
Steve Cuomo, SVP of client services, JetFuel Studio
20 years running, Steven has been a pivotal force in the success of integrated marketing strategies, account leadership of Fortune 500 companies with a focus on experiential marketing and events, including: sports & entertainment, finance, luxury, automotive, retail and CPG. Steven spearheads client relationships, inter-agency collaboration, and partnership efforts, and possesses the creative instincts and exceptional communication skills to do so effectively. He thrives in deadline driven environments and at acquiring new sources of revenue.
Dax Callner, strategy director, SmyleDax Callner is a marketing strategist with 25 years experience developing programs for some of the world's leading brands, including P&G, American Express, Meta, Salesforce, Amazon, Roche, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Dell, National Grid, ABB and many others. Dax founded the non-profit Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition (EMMC) in 2017 and currently serves as its Board President. He is also a songwriter, producer and performing musician.
Katharine Chestnut, CTSM Diamond, founder and author, LNAL Life
Katharine is a dynamic individual who excels as a writer, speaker, and co-working owner. She prioritizes self-care and has extensively studied wellness disciplines to support her own personal growth. She transitions effortlessly from marketing to kinesiology and coaching. Her recent accomplishments include Inner Affirmations Inspirations, The Mindful Life community, and meditations on the Insight Timer app. Katharine's speaking style is captivating, blending science, wit, and spirituality to deliver engaging talks that are easy to understand.
Andrea Christopherson, vice president, SearchWide GlobalAndrea specializes in executive search and business development in the experiential event marketing segment and tradeshow/exhibition segments. Andrea brings experience with leading a SaaS-based learning software company dedicated to transforming education and professional development, leading training and experiential event initiatives for Omni Hotels & Resorts, and in national sales and recruitment for global hotel brands. Her skills in business strategy, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness support leaders and organizations in achieving optimal success.
Laura Cooley, CTSM Gold, senior manager, global trade shows, Oshkosh DefenseLaura Cooley, CTSM Gold, is a Global Senior Trade Show Manager in the defense industry with more than three decades of managing and executing trade shows and events around the world. Laura took her first session at EXHIBITORLIVE in 1998 and in 2004 decided to pursue her CTSM certification. In 2018, she received her certification and is currently working on her Diamond Certification.
Rebecca Coons, president, Nalu Creative and Nalu BuildsRebecca Coons, President, Nalu Creative and Nalu Builds, has been in the live meeting/event industry since 1986. She has received numerous awards, serves on key industry associations, advises influential publications and has been a spokesperson at major events. The Nalu Creative team is based in Hawaii but works around the globe to bring the perfect balance of creative solutions, unique entertainment, production design and technical expertise to their clients.
Andy Core, PhD, CEO, Core Change Institute and author of "Change Your Day, Not Your Life"Dr. Andy Core is an credentialed, award-winning author/speaker on thriving in high demand organizations. ANDY BY THE NUMBERS: * Over 2 decades of experience as a consultant, author and speaker * Over 1,100 presentations on 3 continents * 5 Star peak performance author (Wiley Publishing, NY, NY) * Produced sustained engagement 13 times the national average * Helped over 100K people improve their work/lives with 1 simple idea - Change Your Day, Not Your Life.
Marc Crosier, senior event manager, Sirtex MedicalMarc Crosier offers 25+ years experience in Event Marketing. He started his career working at exhibit houses advising and servicing pharmaceutical, apparel, and electronics clients. For the past 20 years he has been working for medical device and healthcare financial companies providing strategic direction for their trade show and event programs.
Steve Cuomo, SVP of client services, JetFuel Studio20 years running, Steven has been a pivotal force in the success of integrated marketing strategies, account leadership of Fortune 500 companies with a focus on experiential marketing and events, including: sports & entertainment, finance, luxury, automotive, retail and CPG. Steven spearheads client relationships, inter-agency collaboration, and partnership efforts, and possesses the creative instincts and exceptional communication skills to do so effectively. He thrives in deadline driven environments and at acquiring new sources of revenue.
