Reputations are not bought, they are built. Since 1982, Kelly Simon Trade Shows has built a solid, trusted reputation for professionally managed trade shows and has over 3,000 clients nationwide. Recognized as an industry leader for the production and management of trade and consumer shows, we have produced over 500 events in the fire/rescue, law enforcement and building industries. Our professional management, marketing expertise and highly trained sales professionals will make the Tri-State Law Enforcement Expo® an overwhelming success for our exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. |
OPERATIONS / FIRE RESCUE & EMS EXPOSITIONS - EXHIBIT SPACE SALES
Kelly Simon Trade Shows is owned exclusively by Kelly Simon, founder and President of the Pennsylvania based corporation, which was established in 1982. Her expertise in literally every aspect of show production and management is unsurpassed in her industry. She has instituted and/or managed over 400 expositions and large-scale events in her career and with each passing year, nothing gets in her way of pursuing bigger, better and more promising events, venues, and attractions in the trade show industry. Simon and company are experts at operating trade shows that invite specific industry exhibitors to bring their products and services to the exhibitors’ customers for a one-on-one buying and selling experience.
Kelly’s largest and most established show is the Pittsburgh Fire Rescue & EMS Expo which celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2012. Kelly’s father, Jack Simon was a volunteer firefighter for 59 years and the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner from 1990 - 1995. Her grandfather was also a firefighter for over 50 years. Kelly is very passionate about every show in her business but the fire and rescue shows hold a special place in her heart. She follows in her family’s footsteps and is dedicated to fire safety, prevention and education.
She is responsible for management of the exhibit space sales and administrative personnel, new business development and overall management of the financial aspects of the business. She particularly excels in the promoting of the expos and events, making sure that through the most opportune advertising media, she leads both exhibitors and attendees to believe that Kelly Simon Trade Shows just can’t be missed. As she approaches her 30th year in business, Kelly Simon states, “Sure, social media makes people’s lives easier. However, there is simply no substitute for human contact. Meeting people, shaking hands and making eye contact is still the key to building relationships and networking. Make your connections “the old fashioned way”, face-to-face at our trade shows and build solid, lasting relationships.”
ADMINISTRATION / HOME SHOWS – EXHIBIT SPACE SALES
With over 16 years in shopping center marketing and management, Stacey has co-managed over 400 mall advertising and promotional events, including 15 regionally-renowned holiday extravaganza programs with budgets of over $200,000 per season and $500,000 annually.
Stacey had worked indirectly with Kelly for several years when Kelly Simon Trade Shows held events in the mall’s common area concourses. Following her tenure in shopping center marketing and operations, Stacey became the Executive Assistant to Kelly Simon. Stacey moves from booth sales to exhibitors to delivering a successful show by taking over the show office and delivering all the details of each event.
Stacey has been with the company for seven years and brought expansive, well-rounded administrative and marketing experience to the company. Her wide array of duties include general and executive office administration, writing, editing, database management, marketing, advertising and more. Joining Kelly Simon Productions was a natural transition and today Stacey has brought invaluable administrative and organizational skills to the company.
Stacey has enjoyed a long and versatile career in office administration, customer service, event planning and marketing. In all previous positions, including marketing/operations in radio broadcasting and in a premier annual art festival, she crossed over to other departments when needed. No new tasks or projects were off limits--she welcomed the opportunities afforded to expand her services and knowledge of the companies' many facets and ever-changing needs. |
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