Testimonials

 

DESIGNER/PRODUCER

"My experience with EDPA goes back to the early 80's when as a junior AE I attended the chapter meetings in Milwaukee with Fred & LaNay Kitzing. I learned early on from Fred & LaNay the value of sharing ideas with friendly competitors like Derse, Whitig Exhibits and others. With the growth of the industry so too has EDPA become more sophisticated. The Annual Survey, for example, is an invaluable tool to compare how as a business we're doing in comparison to others in the industry. The EDPA Foundation, Randy Smith Golf Tournament, Scholarships all speak to charitable nature of the organization and its members. I really enjoy the annual meetings and the EDPA team. Keep up the great job!...and thanks for your contribution to me personally, and the organizations with whom I've been associated."

Christopher A. Kappes
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing
Sparks Exhibit & Environments
EDPA member since 1993

SUPPLIER ASSOCIATE MEMBER

"I value the importance of our company's membership in the EDPA for two primary reasons:

1)The importance of supporting a not for profit organization that represents the needs of designers and suppliers, as well as the overall importance of the exhibition industry; and

2)The invaluable networking opportunities that are presented for communicating with owners and senior management who care about the growth of the exhibition industry."

Rob Cohen
Vice President
Display Supply & Lighting, Inc.
EDPA member since 1998

TRANSPORTATION

"In all of the years we have been involved in this business I have never seen so much change which in turn, reinforces the need for a "go to" organization where members can meet face to face and mold the future."

John Otten
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Allied Van Lines
EDPA member since 1969

SHOW CONTRACTOR

"I have been a participating member of EDPA for more than 30 years. I have found EDPA provides the most current and accurate information regarding our industry news, trends and economics. This is reason enough to belong to the association."

Paul Willett
Director Industry Relations
Czarnowski-Las Vegas
EDPA member since 1962

SYSTEMS MARKETERS & MANUFACTURERS

"The EDPA gives us invaluable insight into the state of our industry, and provides a forum for deeper understanding of the top issues of the day."

Marc Phibbs
Vice President of Marketing
Skyline Exhibits

PORTABLE MODULAR DEALERS/DISTRIBUTORS

"Every time I attend an EDPA event I learn something new that helps our business. Over our many years of membership we've gained new international contacts, established new vendors and made new friends. This is a vital organization to anyone serious about the trade show exhibit industry".

Chris Wilson
President
Mostre Design, Inc.
EDPA member since 1997

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

"As an individual who has committed to a life long professional career in the event industry I have always sought an "edge" where ever that might be found. The EDPA has strongly contributed to that edge by providing me access to a powerful network of the industries top professionals and influencers. This network has helped to keep me aware of emerging trends and provided valuable input in better understanding how shared challenges can best be addressed. With out this involvement and access I would be like many who fail to realize the value of EDPA... one step behind those that do!"

Alan Cordial
Principal
calan communications
EDPA member since 2003