DALLAS, 14 February 2012 – After more than 12 years of loyal service to the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE), Director of Exhibitions Julie Anderson, CEM, CAE has accepted the position of Assistant Executive Director (COO) of Child S.H.A.R.E., a faith-based non-profit organization that seeks to find foster and adoptive homes for abused, abandoned and neglected children by working through faith communities.

“It has been fulfilling to engage and work with each exhibitor during Expo! Expo! as well as the members who make this industry exceptional,” said Anderson. “I sincerely appreciate the support and the opportunities that I have experienced over the years, and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the IAEE team, who will make this transition seamless.”

Anderson has consistently grown the trade show at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition, selling out the show floor each year that she has managed it. Her hard work and dedication have ensured a lively and beneficial experience for all meeting attendees who rely on the face-to-face event to see old friends and colleagues, make new business deals and understand new trends for the future of the exhibitions and events industry.

IAEE President Steven Hacker, CAE, FASAE said, “Although it is with sadness that Julie is leaving IAEE, I know she will be such a tremendous asset to Child S.H.A.R.E. and the children she will serve. I wish her the best in her new role.”

Anderson’s last day will be 16 March, and to complete the transition to accommodate members and exhibitors’ needs, IAEE is seeking candidates for the Director of Exhibitions currently posted on www.exhibitionindustryjobs.com.

About IAEE
Since 1928, IAEE continues to provide quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE. Through the 2006 consolidation with the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), IAEE delivers valuable industry research reports. IAEE also supports IAEE Services, the IAEE Public Events Council, The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing, and the Exhibition and Event Industry Audit Commission, which are IAEE councils that provide products, programs and information to members. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: American Airlines, ASP, Inc., Bearcom, Mexico Tourism Board, New Orleans Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, Orange County Convention Center and Visit Orlando, Vertical Nerve, Inc. and VoiceLogic. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.

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