CEP - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
• Director - CEP International
• Vice President of CEP International

Allison has been at CEP for 10 years, expanding our international footprint every step of the way. As the Vice President of CEP International, Allison manages a number of incoming international projects that are entrusted by our partners from abroad as well as managing our domestic client's international tradeshow programs overseas. She has developed an extensive network of partners throughout the world building strong relationships, that have in turn increased our international sales volume. Allison's attention to detail is second to none and her hands-on project management techniques are attested by the CEP key accounts that fall under her umbrella. She is a member of the OSPI Executive Committee and has spearheaded the founding of a group of young international executives to promote future development and forward-thinking within the OSPI network.

Job Titles:

• Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
• Vice President - Account Management
• Vice President Operations - Las Vegas & Account Management

Cindy has more than 22 years of trade show industry experience, 18 years with CEP as an Account Manager and 8 years as Department Director. Cindy overseas one of the industry's best Account Management teams and she will have direct oversight of your program from the day of inception. Cindy directs her team to maintain a constant watch on every detail, ensuring on time and on budget performance. Cindy began in the trade show industry working as a trade show coordinator (on the client side) in the medical industry for three years before becoming a "client" of CEP's. Starting with CEP Chicago in April 1995 as an Account Manager, Cindy was promoted to Director of Account Management in August 2000. In December 2007 Cindy moved to the Las Vegas location and was promoted to Director of Las Vegas Operations/Account Management.

Job Titles:

• Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
• Executive Vice President of CEP LaborSource

Dennis Mahoney has been in the trade show industry for over 30 years, starting his career at Kitzing, Inc., often referred to as the grandfather of the exhibit industry. Dennis leads CEP's LaborSource division overseeing the coordination of labor, on-site crews and build set-up.

Job Titles:

• Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
• Vice President Labor Services

Jim Nelson has been an active participant in the trade show industry for over thirty years. Jim started with CEP twenty-eight years ago and has been involved in developing new business through sales and service, as well as logistics and purchasing. Jim is currently the Vice President of Operations and the coordinator of CEP's labor division. Jim is highly experienced in providing quality labor and supervision throughout the United States.

Job Titles:

• Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
• President

Mike has an extensive marketing background that spans the sales and marketing industry. He has developed and delivered integrated experiential marketing programs, B to B and B to C events, training initiatives, corporate business meetings, new product launches, customer satisfaction programs, reward and recognition, and performance improvement initiatives. Over the years Mike has led successful sales efforts for trade show exhibit and experiential marketing companies. Mikes knowledge of the industry and industry segments along with his diverse marketing background is a tremendous asset to CEP. Mike is an effective communicator with a consultative sales style, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a keen aptitude for assessing client needs. Mike's personal sales success story is published in a book titled "I'll Get Back to You" by Robert L. Shook & Eric Yaverbaum - McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Founder
• Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
• Owner

With over thirty-five years of experience in the trade show industry, Werner is the proud Founder of CEP. Werner's passion for quality, value creation, and long-lasting customer relationships have allowed continuous growth for CEP. This everlasting dedication to growth has allowed for three United States locations, as well as international partnerships and clients. Founding the company through humble beginnings, Werner has developed a company that seeks to service trade show customers' sophisticated needs. Through Werner's close attention to detail, the CEP's portfolio continues to successfully expand. Werner is proud to lead an amazing group of dedicated professionals who are committed to the mission and vision of CEP. Werner's commitment to quality, client service, and a "family feel" is embedded into the processes and people at CEP.