Champion Exposition Services (“Champion”), a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions and exposition services, announced today that David Perkins has joined the company as the Executive Vice President of Sales. Perkins will manage Champion’s North American sales organization, focused on national sales development and expansion.
“This addition of an experienced executive of David’s quality is a tremendous addition to our company,” said Mark Epstein, president and CEO, Champion Exposition Services. “It’s my belief that the expansion of our executive sales team will enable our company to build on the momentum of the last few years to develop a number of new accounts and partnerships that will make a real impact on our company in the near and long term.”
Perkins has more than 20 years of experience in the event management industry, spending the last six years with Dupree Security. Previously he was the National Sales Director of Corporate Events for Freeman, where Perkins worked with a wide range of companies including Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, the National Football League and Microsoft. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA), is actively involved with Meeting Professionals International and plays a key role in several other influential industry committees.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Champion’s experienced sales team to help cultivate a culture that truly embodies the quality and professionalism that Champion is known for throughout the industry,” said Perkins. “It will be my charge to work closely with each of our North American offices to help Champion generate and expand development and sales relationships in both the tradeshow and corporate event categories.”
About Champion Exposition Services
Champion Exposition Services (“Champion”) is a leading provider of comprehensive exposition and corporate event services and solutions. Champion has been a driving force in the industry for more than 20 years. Recognized as one of the top general service contractors in North America, Champion has built a proven business model that their customers can rely on for exceptional industry expertise and resources to cover all their show management needs. With 18 full service locations around the country, Champion provides innovative, state-of-the-art products, services and programs that are designed to help their clients and exhibitors excel. More information on Champion can be found at http://www.championexpo.com/