People on the Move

Michael Hart -- Tradeshow Week, 7/24/2006

The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau has promoted Marc Anderson to assistant vice president, convention sales, and Cassie Veatch to assistant director, bureau services.

Sharon Buck has rejoined the staff of a2z as director of account management.

Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment has promoted Jordan D. Clark to vice president of sales, Las Vegas, and Don Ross to vice president of meeting operations, Las Vegas.

The Washington (D.C.) Convention Center Authority has named John Collins director of facility operations.

The Reno-Sparks (Nev.) Convention and Visitors Authority has named Philip D'Amico executive director of convention sales.

Xavier Guillemin was chosen to head the Congress Division for Paris Expo's seven venues.

The Convention Industry Council has named Alison Heath Certified Meeting Professional Program manager and Katie Brannan director of the Accepted Practices Exchange Initiative.

Paul Salvatore has been named president of events and meetings management, and loyalty programs in North America, for HRG North America.

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) has made Katherine Tang event planning and coordination manager.

Terrie Todd has been named assistant general manager of the El Paso (Texas) Convention & Visitors Bureau.

SMG Grand Rapids, Mich. (Van Andel Arena & DeVos Place) made Rod Weeber director of facilities.

Alan Wester joined Impact Unlimited as corporate vice president. He will work from the firm's newest office in Dallas.

Canadian Assn. of Exhibition Managers Executive Director Debbie Wilson has resigned after 12 years with the organization.

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