By ASM Global ASM Global has appointed Alex Merchán as executive vice-president of marketing as part of a plan to substantially increase the company’s programs for its portfolio of facilities across the world. Merchán joins ASM having served as executive vice-president of Live Nation

By R.V. Baugus IAVM sends it congratulations to Juan Gabriel Tamez, CVE, CEM, Managing Director, Expo Guadalajara, for being named the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award at IAEE’s Expo! Expo! recently held in Philadelphia. The International Association of Exhibitions a

By R.V. Baugus John C.K. Fuhrmann, CVE, a long-time IAVM member and familiar face and friend to many, passed away on November 12 at the age of 74. John served as events and services manager at the city and county of Honolulu and is most remember by many in the industry as leading the

It is with deep sorrow that the family announced the death of Bruce Matthew Lahti on November 16th, 2021, at the age of 72, after a long battle of small cell lung cancer. Bruce is preceded in death by Alger and Pauline Lahti (parents), Rhea Tracy (aunt), Ferris Pierson (father in law)

The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center has named Jeff Calkins as its new general manager after a national search. Calkins brings extensive experience in facility management and the hospitality industry to his new role and will report directly to Visit Buffalo Niagara and BNCC President