PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Continued from p.76 half years ago as senior creative manager when the company expanded its core operations with the launch of its creative services division. In that role he helped create momentum for the division producing creative concepts and working with Riverview’s team of technical experts to deliver clients a more efficient approach to integrating their existing marketing strategy into a live event production. Regnier began his career at Apple where he spent eight years in various retail project and event management capacities. In 2016, he was honored at the 2016 NAB Show as a StudioDaily 50 award recipient. The award, sponsored by industry news site StudioDaily, celebrates a cross section of influential creatives and technologists whose leadership exemplifies innovative and creative thinking. In his new hybrid role, Regnier will be responsible for overseeing the Riverview Design Services team, as well as its in-house marketing and public relations efforts. Specifically, Regnier will focus on developing strong relationships with new and existing customers, curating creative and technical concepts and acting as liaison between clients, internal teams and external vendors to ensure the timely and successful execution of projects. Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, the nation’s largest independent electrical contractor to the convention and trade show industry, is pleased to announce a promotion in its Las Vegas office. Yuhi Kim (right) has been promoted to assistant general manager of Edlen’s Mandalay Bay office. A recipient of the NV Millennium, UNLVino and Nat Hart scholarships, Yuhi is a Las Vegas native and a graduate of the UNLV hospitality program. Kim joined Edlen in 2014 with five years of hospitality experience. She quickly moved into the role of event manager, 78 January/February 2018 Exhibit City News
then senior event manager before her promotion to assistant general manager. Three SourceOne Events employees recently celebrated ten-year and eleven-year anniversaries. Ruthi Eckert (left), vp of sales, has been a life long event professional and celebrated her tenth year anniversary. Bill Thorsen, a trailer tracker operator, and Jay Oquendo (right), receiving manager, have been with SourceOne Events for more than eleven years. “We couldn’t have had the success we’ve had over the past 11 years without these three,” explains SourceOne Events President Mike Bojesen. “Their abilities and industry experience is crucial to our operations, and I couldn’t imagine doing it without them.” Eckert, Thorsen and Oquendo are important members of SourceOne Events’ team, as they all hold vital roles that amount to the success of the company. Eckert works with new and existing accounts at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center Hotel. Prior to joining SourceOne Events, Eckert held positions at Kitzing, Inc., 3D Exhibits and MC2 Chicago. “I am looking forward to the next ten years at SourceOne,” said Eckert. “The momentum we are experiencing right now will bring bigger and better opportunities in the future.” Thorsen works within the transportation division and has been with company since its beginning. He has held several different roles over the past eleven years including truck driver, warehouse laborer and rental management. Prior to joining SourceOne Events, he held positions with Amco Engineering. Says Thorsen, “SourceOne is a company that values its employees as much as the relationships with its clients,
and I feel lucky to work here,” adding, “The synergy between us is second to none and that’s why we are a leader in the industry.” Oquendo is the receiving manager at SourceOne Events and in that capacity is responsible for all of the inbound shipments from clients and exhibitors. He joined SourceOne Events in 2005, initially working within the exhibit services department. “It’s been a great opportunity to work at SourceOne since the beginning, and to see the positive development of the company over the past 11 years. I look forward to another 11!” said Oquendo. Local businesswoman and former president of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association Julie Pazina (below left) announced her candidacy for State Senate District 20. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford and the Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus have endorsed Pazina. This competitive open seat in the Henderson area is being vacated by Senator Michael Roberson and will be a top target in 2018. “I want to bring the experiences I’ve gained working in the private sector to the State Senate and focus on helping create good-paying jobs for our community,” says Pazina. Pazina is the national director of sales for Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, a family-owned and operated company that has grown into the nation’s largest independent temporary utility contractor for trade shows, conventions and special events. She has been a vital member of the company for more than a decade. Pazina is an also active member of the Las Vegas community. In addition to her tenure as president, she also served on the board of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association for six years and is a member of the Junior League of Las Vegas.