Speaker Bios
Ernie Magalotti, senior vice president of tradeshows, EFW Tradeshow
Ernie Magalotti is an expert in trade show and event shipping with over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry. In 2000, he founded Legacy Logistics, an event logistics company, and currently serves as the Sr. VP of Tradeshow for Estes Forwarding Worldwide, a leading United States domestic and international freight forwarder. EFW is a Richmond, Virginia based forwarder that provides a full array of transportation services.
Kristina Malloy, senior director of commercial marketing, Natus Medical
Kristina Malloy is the Sr Director of Commercial Marketing for Natus Medical Incorporated, she is responsible for the organization's go-to-market strategy, product positioning, new product introductions, marketing communications execution, digital marketing approach, and events for Neurodiagnostic and Neurocritical Care markets. Kristina graduated from Athabasca University after studying Business Management and Marketing, she immediately started her career in sales in 2001 for Xtlek (acquired by Natus in 2007) and she transitioned into Marketing.
Blake McCurdy, environmental design director, Freeman
Blake McCurdy has been designing and producing immersive face-to-face marketing experiences for 15 years. His body of work spans diverse markets for companies ranging from local business to Fortune 500. His work has won awards from multiple publications including Exhibitor Magazine. Currently an Environmental Design Director at Freeman, his resume includes international custom exhibit houses and close work with system manufacturers. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Erik McKinney, SVP, creative & strategy, Impact XM
Master storyteller and fearless leader of the Impact XM's creative and strategy teams, Erik has worked in experiential marketing since 2000. He lends unique, innovative, and often unorthodox, ideas to any event or exhibit. He dares his team and clients to dream big, break barriers and stretch the imagination of audiences in new ways. Erik has worked with many A-list clients including Amazon, Kellogg's, Coca-Cola, New Balance and Lexus.
Harriet Meehan, vice president of marketing, Exhibit Concepts
Harriet Meehan is the VP of Marketing for Exhibit Concepts. As the newest executive team member, Harriet drives strategic marketing, brand development, and customer experience. Additionally, she provides go-to-market strategies while working closely with leaders from each line of business. Prior to joining Exhibit Concepts, Harriet served in executive leadership roles at Kroger and LexisNexis and founded her own marketing consulting firm. In her consultancy role, Harriet has contracted with companies including Hewlett-Packard and Deloitte.
Jay Menashe, CTSM Gold, SVP sales & marketing, EDE
Jay Menashe - SVP of Sales and Marketing, EDE - An 19-year experiential marketing veteran. Jay has managed projects for a variety of clients. across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and more! He has spent time as a marketing consultant, a solo contributor, and now a sales and marketing leader. Jay prides himself on asking questions to gain understanding. Helping build out strategies and solutions for clients to excel.
Bob Milam (CTSM candidate), Trade Show Bob
Trade Show Bob, a past All-Star Award winner, knows a few things about trade show performance. Bob has produced winning campaigns for companies in diverse industries from food ingredients, super-computing, and cosmetics, to water treatment, apartment leasing and computer graphics. Always on the lookout to add value to the trade show experience for attendees, exhibitors, and organizers alike, Bob loves to see companies' exhibit programs blossom under the leadership of competent and confident Exhibit Managers.
Eric Miller, president, TigerPresentations
Eric is the President/Founder of TigerPresentations, the premier portable, modular display company. Eric has been a leading product innovator in the tradeshow industry for more than thirty-five years, with a passion for helping exhibitors maximize their return on their display investments. He is widely recognized for developing the first portable backlit panel system, introducing the banner stand to the US market and, most recently, introducing the easy to assemble, super bright, portable, TigerBrite lightbox.
Nadra Mohy el Dine, head of the Events and Customer Experience Centers CoE, Philips
With two decades of experience in marketing and live events, Nadra has been quietly cultivating a significant industry presence. The Head of the Events and Customer Experience Centers for Philips, she oversees creation and delivery of all the brand's activations and events, as well as its innovative customer engagement centers. Understanding the power of engagement is central to her role, as Nadra explores dynamic ways to drive connection between the brand and its audiences.
Kodi Morton, CTSM Gold, senior marketing and events specialist, Bruker Scientific
Kodi has worked 16+ years for Bruker Corporation, developer of analytical x-ray, FT-IR and Mass Spec equipment. (Think CSI and Research Labs) Her responsibilities include event planning, implementation, review of budgets and campaigns. With a degree in English Education, she continues to gain knowledge at the show site and through resources like EXHIBITORLIVE. She considers herself an information enthusiast and looks forward to working with other professionals to create an excellent event.
Ernie Magalotti, senior vice president of tradeshows, EFW TradeshowErnie Magalotti is an expert in trade show and event shipping with over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry. In 2000, he founded Legacy Logistics, an event logistics company, and currently serves as the Sr. VP of Tradeshow for Estes Forwarding Worldwide, a leading United States domestic and international freight forwarder. EFW is a Richmond, Virginia based forwarder that provides a full array of transportation services.
Kristina Malloy, senior director of commercial marketing, Natus MedicalKristina Malloy is the Sr Director of Commercial Marketing for Natus Medical Incorporated, she is responsible for the organization's go-to-market strategy, product positioning, new product introductions, marketing communications execution, digital marketing approach, and events for Neurodiagnostic and Neurocritical Care markets. Kristina graduated from Athabasca University after studying Business Management and Marketing, she immediately started her career in sales in 2001 for Xtlek (acquired by Natus in 2007) and she transitioned into Marketing.
Blake McCurdy, environmental design director, FreemanBlake McCurdy has been designing and producing immersive face-to-face marketing experiences for 15 years. His body of work spans diverse markets for companies ranging from local business to Fortune 500. His work has won awards from multiple publications including Exhibitor Magazine. Currently an Environmental Design Director at Freeman, his resume includes international custom exhibit houses and close work with system manufacturers. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Erik McKinney, SVP, creative & strategy, Impact XMMaster storyteller and fearless leader of the Impact XM's creative and strategy teams, Erik has worked in experiential marketing since 2000. He lends unique, innovative, and often unorthodox, ideas to any event or exhibit. He dares his team and clients to dream big, break barriers and stretch the imagination of audiences in new ways. Erik has worked with many A-list clients including Amazon, Kellogg's, Coca-Cola, New Balance and Lexus.
Harriet Meehan, vice president of marketing, Exhibit ConceptsHarriet Meehan is the VP of Marketing for Exhibit Concepts. As the newest executive team member, Harriet drives strategic marketing, brand development, and customer experience. Additionally, she provides go-to-market strategies while working closely with leaders from each line of business. Prior to joining Exhibit Concepts, Harriet served in executive leadership roles at Kroger and LexisNexis and founded her own marketing consulting firm. In her consultancy role, Harriet has contracted with companies including Hewlett-Packard and Deloitte.
Jay Menashe, CTSM Gold, SVP sales & marketing, EDEJay Menashe - SVP of Sales and Marketing, EDE - An 19-year experiential marketing veteran. Jay has managed projects for a variety of clients. across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and more! He has spent time as a marketing consultant, a solo contributor, and now a sales and marketing leader. Jay prides himself on asking questions to gain understanding. Helping build out strategies and solutions for clients to excel.
Bob Milam (CTSM candidate), Trade Show BobTrade Show Bob, a past All-Star Award winner, knows a few things about trade show performance. Bob has produced winning campaigns for companies in diverse industries from food ingredients, super-computing, and cosmetics, to water treatment, apartment leasing and computer graphics. Always on the lookout to add value to the trade show experience for attendees, exhibitors, and organizers alike, Bob loves to see companies' exhibit programs blossom under the leadership of competent and confident Exhibit Managers.
Eric Miller, president, TigerPresentationsEric is the President/Founder of TigerPresentations, the premier portable, modular display company. Eric has been a leading product innovator in the tradeshow industry for more than thirty-five years, with a passion for helping exhibitors maximize their return on their display investments. He is widely recognized for developing the first portable backlit panel system, introducing the banner stand to the US market and, most recently, introducing the easy to assemble, super bright, portable, TigerBrite lightbox.
Nadra Mohy el Dine, head of the Events and Customer Experience Centers CoE, PhilipsWith two decades of experience in marketing and live events, Nadra has been quietly cultivating a significant industry presence. The Head of the Events and Customer Experience Centers for Philips, she oversees creation and delivery of all the brand's activations and events, as well as its innovative customer engagement centers. Understanding the power of engagement is central to her role, as Nadra explores dynamic ways to drive connection between the brand and its audiences.
Kodi Morton, CTSM Gold, senior marketing and events specialist, Bruker ScientificKodi has worked 16+ years for Bruker Corporation, developer of analytical x-ray, FT-IR and Mass Spec equipment. (Think CSI and Research Labs) Her responsibilities include event planning, implementation, review of budgets and campaigns. With a degree in English Education, she continues to gain knowledge at the show site and through resources like EXHIBITORLIVE. She considers herself an information enthusiast and looks forward to working with other professionals to create an excellent event.
