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Rich Vallaster "The Trade Show Wonk"
Rich Vallaster, CEM serves as the Director of Client Relations & Trade Show Wonk at Personify. He has spent the bulk of his career in the events business, from large scale outdoor events to trade shows and conferences. He currently consults and works with some of the largest trade shows and event organizers in the country. He is an appointed member of the CEIR Research Council, TSNN Expo Chat moderator and is an active member of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). Rich presently serves on several exhibitor advisory committees and speaks to organizers, exhibitors, and attendees regularly on industry related topics. He is currently enrolled to complete his Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification via PCMA. In his spare time, he enjoys all things Disney and traveling with his family.