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(Cincinnati, OH, December 3) – The George Fern Company has hired B. Murphy as a National Sales Manager in its Washington, D.C. sales office.

In this position, Murphy will establish and maintain relationship contact with clients in the D.C. area as well as potential customers for the George Fern Company nationwide.

Murphy comes to the George Fern Company with over 10 years of experience in the tradeshow and convention industry. He previously served as a business development and community relations manager at Modern Expositions Services where he was responsible for establishing and maintaining pivotal relationships with convention bureaus, chambers of commerce, associations, meeting planners, hotels and resorts, convention center managers, corporations, destination management companies and local governments.

“B. is a valuable resource for the growth of our national business. His understanding of the importance of building client relationships will have an impact on the growth of our company. His personal touch and enthusiasm are a great addition to our team,” said Sheila Pannell, Vice President of National Sales.

To contact the George Fern Company National Sales office, call 703-837-0370. Email Murphy at bmurphy@georgefern.com.

(Charlotte, NC, December 1) – Industry veteran Zeb Burnette has joined the Charlotte office of the George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, as Senior Account Executive.   

In this new position at the George Fern Company, Burnette will concentrate on maintaining existing business relationships as well as pursuing new business opportunities in the southeastern region.

“I was introduced to the George Fern Company 10 years ago and was very impressed with their operations and staff. When I was reintroduced to the company this year, I was dually impressed that the same people were still in place. That says a lot about the company,” said Burnette. “The George Fern Company offers its clients full support and we operate with great people. That sets us apart from the industry.”

(Charlotte, NC, November 26) – The George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, has announced the promotion of Joe Fisher to Operations Manager in its Charlotte office. Fisher has been with the George Fern Company since 2001.

In this new position, Fisher will lead the production staff in its daily operations of warehouse and event-specific activities.

(Nashville, TN, November 2008) – With 100 years of experience in the service industry, over 1,000 events produced annually and an expanded nationwide presence, George Fern Company has a commitment to customer service and satisfaction; it is how the company has maintained its ranking among the top three service contractors in the industry by Tradeshow Week since 1993. And, that commitment is at the core of Randy Balthrop’s operating philosophy. Randy is Production Manager in the Nashville office. Recently honored at the Autozone National Sales Meeting, held in Memphis, TN, as an “Extra Miler,” he is continuously recognized by clients, show staff and coworkers as the go-to guy who will lend that helping hand.

“Our sales staff thinks the world of Randy and enjoys his presence on job sites. Everyone loves his easy-going demeanor and commitment to getting things done right and efficiently. He’ll do absolutely whatever it takes and never with a complaint,” said Nick Stammler, General Manager – Nashville office.

Randy joined the George Fern Company team in January of 2005 after being referred to the company by a friend who thought Randy was well-suited for the position although he had no previous experience in the industry. Now approaching his four-year anniversary with George Fern Company, his commitment to service and customer satisfaction is duly noted by clients.

“Randy did an excellent job representing what George Fern Company is about. He was always on top of any task of project that needed to be completed and was prompt and courteous in dealing with our many needs and the needs of our clients. He is truly a pleasure to work with,” said Tami Alexander, Home Design & Remodeling Shows in Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN.

According to Nick, Randy is considered an “extra miler” at George Fern Company as well as on site at other tradeshows.

“It’s simply his ability to help wherever needed without having to be asked. He’s not afraid to pitch in whether it be loading trucks, skirting tables or gathering show requirements from clients,” said Nick.

While continuous praise often catches Randy by surprise, he attributes his success with clients to teamwork. Randy says that he constantly asks show management if there is anything needed from him or his crew and encourages everyone to chip in to satisfy the customer.

“I realize just how important everyone’s role is in whatever job there is to do. I’ve been lucky in that no matter what, I can go to or call anyone on the George Fern Company staff and get advice or a solution to the problem,” said Randy.

(Cincinnati, OH, November 7) – The George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, has announced promotions of three industry veterans.

Jim Miller has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Texas, where the company currently has three branches. Miller has been in the industry for 30 years, including 10 years as President of Pinnacle Decorating Company, which was acquired by the George Fern Company in 2007. His experience prior to that includes a variety of operations, sales and sales administration positions with major contractors.

Brad Hutchings will serve as Assistant General Manager for Texas. A 22-year veteran of the exposition and tradeshow industry, Hutchings joined the George Fern Company team earlier this year, coming from Freeman Decorating Company, where he served as operations manager. Prior to being operations manager, he worked in sales, creative services and various production departments.

Jim Holcomb was promoted to Assistant General Manager for Kansas City. Holcomb has been with George Fern Company since 1991 and was freight manager for the Kansas City office prior to this promotion.

“All three of these individuals are key to George Fern Company’s future growth and are proven contributors to our current success,” said Aaron Bludworth, Chief Operating Officer. “As a company, we are fortunate to have these strong leaders on our team.”

(Cincinnati, OH, November 6) – The George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, has announced that Mike Calhoun, a 34-year veteran of the exposition and tradeshow industry, has joined the company’s Houston, TX staff as an Account Executive.

Calhoun comes to the George Fern Company from Freeman Decorating Company, where he served most recently as Sales Manager. Prior to that, he spent 21 years working for an association, traveling throughout the United States and Europe producing tradeshows.

To contact the George Fern Company, call 888-621-3376. Or email Calhoun at MCalhoun@georgefern.com.

(Cincinnati, OH, October 28) – The George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, has announced promotions of two industry veterans.

Sheila Pannell has been named Vice President, National Sales. Pannell, who is based in Kansas City, oversees the business development efforts of the national sales managers and account executives.

Pannell has been a National Sales Manager for George Fern Company since 2001 when they purchased Hubbell Tyner, where she worked for 21 years. She brings decades of working closely with key accounts and industry experience to her new role.

Randy White has been promoted to Regional Director of Sales for Kentucky and Indiana. In this role, White works with the Louisville and Indianapolis offices focusing on building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients as well as local industry partners such as facilities and convention & visitors bureaus.

White, who is based in the Louisville office, has been with the George Fern Company for 13 years as an Account Executive. Prior to that, he spent 12 years with the Kentucky Exposition Center.

“Sheila and Randy are well respected by their peers as well as throughout the industry and will provide great value in their new leadership roles,” said Aaron Bludworth, Chief Operating Officer. “Both have played key roles in our team’s past success and will continue to do so as we look toward future growth.”  

To contact the George Fern Company, call 888-621-3376.Or email Pannell at SPannell@georgefern.com or White at RWhite@georgefern.com.

(Louisville, KY, October 24) – George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, has announced that Steve Larsen has joined its staff as General Manager of the Louisville, KY office. 

Larsen comes to the George Fern Company from GE Healthcare, where he was Surgery Service Controller. Prior to that, he spent more than five years at Modern Exposition Services in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“Joining the George Fern Company team is an exciting opportunity. I especially appreciate the company’s proven track record of exceptional customer service and diverse portfolio of customers,” said Larsen. “I look forward to being involved in the day-to-day operations of the business and leveraging the expertise of individuals throughout the entire Fern network.”

To contact the George Fern Company’s Louisville office, call 502-367-0254. Or email Larsen at SLarsen@georgefern.com.

(Cincinnati, OH, July 21, 2008) – The George Fern Company, a leading national service contractor, has announced that Aaron Bludworth has been named Chief Operating Officer.

“In joining the George Fern Company, I am working with the team to sustain the company’s established business and find new opportunities for growth,” said Bludworth.

Bludworth was previously with GES where he served as Vice President of Corporate Events and Vice President of Sales for Las Vegas. Before GES, Bludworth served in various management positions with Modern Exposition Services that included responsibility for all exhibition-related services and corporate administration.

“George Fern Company is a great fit for me. We are positioned well within the markets we serve, and the company is staffed with talented people with whom I have been associated for years. Fern has excellent opportunities for growth, and I am excited to be a part of this organization,” Bludworth said.

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