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etherlands based Gielissen announced Ed Jeffry (Right) as Business Development Manager in Las Vegas. Jeffry was Sales Manager at Hill & Partners Brand Environments from June 2021 to Jan 2023. Of his move to Gielissen, Jeffry says, “I relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, to Las Vegas in 2021. Shortly after arriving in Las Vegas, I was introduced to the events/exhibiting industry. The life changing opportunity allowed me to attend a wide variety of tradeshows and expos in all kinds of industries. I’ve met different people from all over the world and added them to my global network. I’ve been trained by industry leaders to provide exceptional service and industry knowledge for both potential prospects and clients.” At Gielissen, Jeffry will be responsible for selling exhibit space, facilitating exhibitions, and handling the logistics of trade shows, conferences, and events. Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA was named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The nation’s oldest small business advocacy organization, the NSBA Leadership Council provides networking between small-business advocates to address issues facing the small business community. This includes tax reform, government regulations, and health care costs. “I am proud to have Rob Wilson as part of our Leadership Council,” said NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. “I look forward to our coordinated efforts for years to come.” “As a small business owner, I see daily the importance of being involved and active when it comes to laws and regulation,” said Wilson on Employco’s blog page.. “Joining NSBA’s Leadership Council will enable me to take our
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collective small-business message to the people that need to hear it most: Congress.” The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has announced Tony Camarillo as their new General Manager, and Keri Burns as their new Director of Sales. “I am pleased to welcome Tony Camarillo and Keri Burns to the OCCC leadership team,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester in the organization’s press release. “Their extensive leadership abilities will further the growth of the Center through positive relationships and business with our existing and future clients and partners.” “I am headed East to Orlando, FL to take on the General Manager role at the Orange County Convention Center, appointed by Mayor Jerry Demings and the Board of County Commissioners. Keri Burns (left) comes from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), where she served as the Central Florida Regional Director. Burns has over 15 years experience and also manages Ladies in Leadership and Community (LILAC), an organization dedicated to supporting causes related to women. She is a graduate of Liberty University, and has an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. On LinkedIn Burns posted, “I’m happy to share that this morning, Mayor Jerry Demings and the Board of County Commissioners appointed me to the position of Senior Director of Sales at Orange County Convention Center! Thrilled to be working alongside a stellar team of professionals. Excited to lead the amazing sales team and continue to support tourism in Central Florida. Great things ahead!”
For more information about the Orange County Convention Center, visit www.occc.net. Wynn Las Vegas announced the appointment of James Beard-recognized pastry chef Jennifer Yee (left) as the resort’s new Executive Pastry Chef. Yee brings two decades of pastry experience to her new role, in which she oversees the pastry programs at more than 20 venues across Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. “I enjoy challenging myself creatively and believe that Wynn’s commitment to excellence and position as an industry leader provides an atmosphere of innovation in which I will thrive,” said Yee. “I’m thrilled to be part of their talented culinary team, and am excited to create special, delectable treats for guests to enjoy.” She was awarded the Rising Star Pastry Chef award in 2010 at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole; she has earned four James Beards Awards nominations at various locales since. Global brand experience agency Jack Morton today announces it has elevated Mike Kunheim (below left) to President of EMEA and Asia. This is following a year of exceptional results for the agency, who added over 50 new clients to its roster and experienced double-digit growth globally. Specific to these regions, growth in EMEA doubled, and Asia continued a steady upward trajectory. Kunheim, who takes a bold approach to innovation and reimagining brand experiences, has been at Jack Morton for over 20 years, winning and growing key clients such as Ericsson, Lenovo, and Samsung. Bill Davies, Global Co-President, commented, “Mike continues to impress us with his leadership. He is a well-respected international leader and champion of growth. In this new role, Kunheim will oversee offices in Germany and Singapore .