CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is proud to unveil the TSE Trailblazers Class of 2025.
This exceptional group is comprised of bright up-and-coming leaders that reflect the events industry’s era of innovation, creative problem-solving, experience-driven events and collaboration.
Representing a variety of independent show organizers and associations, the TSE Trailblazers were selected based on their demonstrable excellence in show management, innovation, problem-solving and achievements from the last year.
Meet the 2025 TSE Trailblazers
- Jessie Albers, Digital Marketing Specialist, Informa Markets
- Dianna Cardenas, Manager Event Sales, American Clean Power Association
- Emily Clay, Associate Show Director, Emerald
- Bianca Dux, Executive Producer, Clarion Events
- Stephen Hess, Senior Marketing Manager, Restaurant Events, LLC
- Kathryn Holabird, Director, Event Operations, Questex
- Timothy Payne, Operations Manager, CloserStill Media
- Ashley Van Der Stuyf, Show Manager, PPAI (Promotional Products Association International)
- Amanda White, Conference Content Director, Informa Markets
- Willie Wolfman, Exposition Services Coordinator, AVIXA
The Trailblazers are invited to TSE’s Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, taking place April 30-May 2 in Orlando. Trailblazers will get access to exclusive high-level networking opportunities, actionable education insights and plenty of time to bask in the spotlight as they collect their crystal trophies at the Fastest 50 Awards Gala.
They will also be featured in an upcoming edition of Trade Show Executive Magazine.
TSE’s Trailblazers program is open to all genders and ages and is open to anyone with 2-10 years of experience in the trade show industry. Those in executive-level positions or those that manage or directly influence the budget do not qualify.
The TSE Trailblazers program is sponsored by Connections Housing.
Registration for the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, celebrating the fastest-growing trade shows of 2024, is still open, so secure your spot today! Click here for more information.
