
Scott
Bennett
Chief Client Officer
"Everything we do—top to bottom—is about the customer. That's what makes Nth Degree unique. If the customer looks good, then we've done our job."
- Hometown
Bellmawr,
NJ - Onboard Since
1983 - Specialty
Making connections
Scott is a born leader. He is honest, has uncommon common sense and believes in fostering strong connections. He leads face-to-face marketing solutions for clients worldwide, including Dell, Cisco, HP, and Volvo. Scott knows how to build a winning team—and how to leverage it to get results.

Scott
BennettChief Client Officer

Steve
Daugherty
Vice President, Global Operations
"At Nth Degree, we completely immerse ourselves in our work. We do it because we're passionate and because it's the only way to ensure our clients see the best possible results. We put our clients first here, and at shows."
- Hometown
Louisville,
KY - Onboard Since
1984 - Specialty
Driving service delivery
In his 30+ years with Nth Degree, Steve has sharpened his craft at each level of the company, leading projects in every major North American convention city. Today he leads the teams responsible for global project management, installation, and dismantle services.

Steve
DaughertyVice President, Global Operations

Russell
Greenway
Vice President, Business Development
“Every new opportunity we are lucky enough to win is so much more than a sale – it’s the beginning of a long-term relationship supporting a client during some of their most important moments.”
- Hometown
Titusville,
FL - Onboard Since
2018 - Specialty
Developing relationships
Russell believes that a strong customer relationship can only be forged when the client services team supporting the relationship is just as solid. With nearly 20 years helping clients succeed at trade shows and events, he has refined what it means to truly advocate for and engage with customers. Russell knows how to build and lead a team that is always focused on ensuring our clients’ complete satisfaction.

Russell
GreenwayVice President, Business Development

Maureen
Burke
Senior Account Director
"Our clients depend on us to make the most of every interaction, whether it's before, during or after the show or event. I'm proud to say we deliver, both in service and results."
- Hometown
Shelter Island,
NY - Onboard Since
1990 - Specialty
Strategic trade show services
Polycom and Colgate-Palmolive are just two of the major companies who trust Maureen with their brands. Armed with an uncanny mix of strategic thinking and logistics expertise, she manages more than 250 convention and trade show projects annually with her team.

Maureen
BurkeSenior Account Director

Sandra
Braun
National Accounts Director
"Anyone can say they deliver value. At Nth Degree, we prove it day in and day out. Our customers appreciate that."
- Hometown
Stone Mountain,
GA - Onboard Since
1988 - Specialty
Tireless account management
Sandra doesn't have an off button. She works tirelessly for her clients, and that's why they love her. What's more, she knows the trade show industry better than anyone else you're likely to find. Add it all up, and it's easy to see why Sandra's a remarkable asset to both our corporate and exhibit house customers.

Sandra
BraunNational Accounts Director

Kimberly
Rudel
Account Executive
"I challenge myself to pay close attention to our clients’ marketing goals and their industry landscape so I can make recommendations that save them time and money."
- Hometown
Aliso Viejo,
CA - Onboard Since
1998 - Specialty
Technology shows and players
Kimberly specializes in the development of comprehensive labor programs for global IT companies such as Apple, HP, and Cisco. Regardless of the project's size or location, she brings a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to success.

Kimberly
RudelAccount Executive

Joe
Steffan
West Regional Manager
"When it comes to trade shows and events, there are so many moving parts and it’s my job to keep each piece running smoothly and to ensure a flawless delivery."
- Hometown
Long Beach,
CA - Onboard Since
2014 - Specialty
Attentive planning and delivery
As the manager for the Southern California region, Joe's leadership, efficiency, and organization are put to task every day. He ensures the right resources and team members are in place for this huge market. He plans every detail to perfection, working closing with local unions, venues and players to build positive relationships that benefit our customers.

Joe
SteffanWest Regional Manager

Melvin
Alston
General Manager, Las Vegas
"We don't simply respond to the customer's needs. We anticipate them. In a hectic convention city like Las Vegas, that's critical."
- Hometown
Flint,
MI - Onboard Since
1993 - Specialty
Superb multitasker
Melvin is more than our main man in Vegas. He's an invaluable resource to our clients. His technical skills, insider knowledge, key relationships and cunning nature are absolutely unrivaled. Every year his team handles an astounding 1400-plus projects—and they do it with remarkable grace.

Melvin
AlstonGeneral Manager, Las Vegas

Patrick
Shepherd
Account Executive
"I work to help customers find the best way to implement their marketing strategies in the trade show/event environment. I turn my inside knowledge of the business into measurable value."
- Hometown
Grafton,
MA - Onboard Since
2000 - Specialty
Large project leadership
Patrick brings time-tested planning skills and operational credibility to every project he touches. His leadership extends beyond the trade show floor to dozens of outdoor and out-of-the box installations—each with its own unique challenges and conditions.

Patrick
ShepherdAccount Executive

Elise
Simons
Director of Marketing Communications
"One of the most fulfilling elements of my job is communicating with our customers. I know Nth Degree can grow their businesses, so I'm always excited to explain what we do here."
- Hometown
Hilton Head Island,
SC - Onboard Since
2000 - Specialty
Driving growth
Simply put, Elise's job is to tell Nth Degree's story to our clients (and potential clients). She works to develop our strategic planning, branding, business intelligence programs, public relations, and more.

Elise
SimonsDirector of Marketing Communications

Cindy
Haun-Nevens
Senior Account Director
"Brand-to-face marketing is continually evolving, particularly in the automotive world. At Nth Degree, we're driving that change. In the process, we're garnering incredible value for our clients."
- Hometown
Salt Lake City,
UT - Onboard Since
2000 - Specialty
Automotive shows
Cindy knows her way around the automotive industry. With projects under her belt from Audi, American Isuzu, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Hyundai, Fisker, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Volvo, and others, she's the ideal person to lead our automotive accounts team.

Cindy
Haun-NevensSenior Account Director

Greta
Hostetler
Vice President, Client Success
“Understanding what our customers value most and developing a team that can deliver it, is what I do best.”
- Hometown
Stevens Point,
WI - Onboard Since
2018 - Specialty
Cultivating relationships
Greta understands that nurturing the passion and talent of each client services team member results in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. She leads teams in growth, development and collaboration in order to impact overall customer experiences and ensure the best outcomes for their brands.

Greta
HostetlerVice President, Client Success

Rich
Heagy
Orlando City Manager
"Nth Degree's clients expect top-tier quality in every city. My job is to ensure that we uphold the highest standards here in the Orlando market—a job made easier by my outstanding team."
- Hometown
York,
PA - Onboard Since
1992 - Specialty
Efficient planning
As the manager for one of our busiest cities, Rich is responsible for planning and implementing over 700 projects at over 240 shows a year. In addition, he's tasked with maintaining the city budget, working closely with clients, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city.

Rich
HeagyOrlando City Manager

Debra
Stone
Director of Labor Operations
"I trust that my employees have been trained and know how to do their job. However, my door is always open for them to come in and talk to me, and I encourage team meetings for collaboration."
- Hometown
Fergus Falls,
MN - Onboard Since
1996 - Specialty
Executing through thoughtful planning
Debra is only satisfied with the best. She has felt that way about Nth Degree ever since joining the team over twenty years ago. She approaches every job with tenacity, enthusiasm, and a plan of action.

Debra
StoneDirector of Labor Operations

Stan
Ryba
Account Executive
"In theory, my job is simple. It's to understand what my clients need and then implement solutions that position them for success. Of course, making it happen takes serious tenacity and experience."
- Hometown
Tabernacle,
NJ - Onboard Since
1988 - Specialty
Defense industry and shows
Stan employs his extensive industry knowledge when working with and managing his clients (the likes of EMC Corporation, Rockwell Collins and National Instruments). In our industry, Stan is a hall of famer. He's respected by our staff, clients, and competitors alike.

Stan
RybaAccount Executive

Gary
Skenes
Director of Labor Services
"My personal goal at every event is to resolve problems on the show floor, so they don't grow into customer service issues."
- Hometown
Charleston,
SC - Onboard Since
1993 - Specialty
Industry encyclopedia
Gary is a go-to guy at every level. He handles any and every project or show that comes his way with passion and diligence. His twenty-six years of experience with Nth Degree make him an invaluable resource that our team and clients alike can always count on.

Gary
SkenesDirector of Labor Services

Todd
Amodeo
New York City Manager
"As a union carpenter myself, I try to do the right thing for everyone involved, especially our clients. On the show floor my team operates with a sense of fairness and honesty to get the job done right and to surpass our clients' expectations."
- Hometown
New York,
NY - Onboard Since
1985 - Specialty
Union relations
Todd began his career in the event management industry at a very young age. He worked his way up through the ranks, taking over as New York City Manager in 1994. His background helps him work seamlessly with all of New York’s unions—the expos, electricians and teamsters—as well as with the Jacob Javits Center’s management team.

Todd
AmodeoNew York City Manager

Lavinia
Williams
Texas Area Manager
"Nth Degree has always been a company to try new things and lead the industry, and I enjoy being a part of that."
- Hometown
Miami,
FL - Onboard Since
1987 - Specialty
Challenge tackler
Lavinia is passionate about making sure our clients and team members are well taken care of. With over 30 years of experience, she approaches every job with laser focus and enjoys tackling any challenge that comes her way.

Lavinia
WilliamsTexas Area Manager

Tom
Keller
Chicago City Manager
"I empower my team to do what they have been hired to do and help them along the way."
- Hometown
Elmhurst,
IL - Onboard Since
2018 - Specialty
Industry relationships
Tom paves the way for his team to perform. He ensures that he and his team are beating client expectations on-time and on-budget.

Tom
KellerChicago City Manager

Tammy
Barr
Account Executive
"It’s a passion of mine to help my clients grow and be successful."
- Hometown
Brevard,
NC - Onboard Since
2009 - Specialty
Service excellence
Tammy fosters lifelong client relationships. Her level of service is unmatched - she treats every client with the same level of honesty and passion - regardless of size.

Tammy
BarrAccount Executive

Bob
Huckins
Account Executive
"I love the investment Nth Degree has made in me, its people, and its processes."
- Hometown
San Diego,
CA - Onboard Since
1996 - Specialty
Delivers on promises
Bob is Nth Degree's biggest champion. His is passionate about building lasting industry relationships and continuing to grow business opportunities and revenue for his clients and Nth Degree alike.

Bob
HuckinsAccount Executive

Chris
Custer
Account Executive
"I strive to build long-lasting relationships with my customers."
- Hometown
Mount Laurel,
NJ - Onboard Since
1999 - Specialty
Homebuilding industry knowledge
Chris makes clients feel at ease. With over thirty-four years of industry experience and over twenty with Nth Degree, he ensures that every client leaves the show floor feeling great about the services and support Nth Degree provided.

Chris
CusterAccount Executive

Nancy
Gordy
Account Executive
"My goal is to find quick resolutions for my clients on any issue they may have."
- Hometown
Griffin,
GA - Onboard Since
2003 - Specialty
Quick problem solver
Nancy is a problem solver. Her clients trust her to handle tough situations and always to do whatever it takes to help them have the best show experience possible.

Nancy
GordyAccount Executive

Jeff
Cleaver
Denver City Manager
"I love walking off the show floor knowing that what we did helped our clients realize the goal of having a successful show."
- Hometown
San Diego,
CA - Onboard Since
2014 - Specialty
Relationship builder
Jeff treats everyone he works with like family. He has quickly earned the trust of our clients and team members and has solidified our relationships with the Denver-area union, venues and industry players.

Jeff
CleaverDenver City Manager

Jack
Berenato
Account Executive
"I love seeing a show open after bringing a city of exhibits to life in only three days!"
- Hometown
Atlantic City,
NJ - Onboard Since
2005 - Specialty
Dedication and dependability
Jack is passionate about his role in his clients' successes. He's been in the business long enough to see the big picture and loves to pass that knowledge on to younger team members.

Jack
BerenatoAccount Executive

Janene
McRory
Account Director
"Working on a project from conception to fruition has always been my passion in this industry. Seeing all the hard work pay off is the best feeling."
- Hometown
Costa Mesa,
CA - Onboard Since
2015 - Specialty
Next-level project management
Janene sees a vision through to the end. Her almost five years with Nth Degree allow her to anticipate the client's needs and design a tailored strategy to go beyond initial goals.

Janene
McRoryAccount Director

Randy
McRae
Nashville City Manager
"I love feeling that when the client leaves the event that they had a joyful experience."
- Hometown
White House,
TN - Onboard Since
1984 - Specialty
Show floor leadership
Randy has been an innovator and problem solver for Nth Degree for more than 35 years. You can expect to find Randy nd his team perfecting every detail on the show floor so that the client leaves feeling more than satisfied.

Randy
McRaeNashville City Manager

Brittany
Bennett
Account Executive
"At the end of the day, I want to be certain my clients receive the level and quality of service that Nth Degree was born out of."
- Hometown
Mission Viejo,
CA - Onboard Since
2015 - Specialty
Going the extra mile
Brittany is willing to do whatever it takes to go above and beyond achieving client goals. She works resourcefully around obstacles that may arise to ensure every client feels at ease.

Brittany
BennettAccount Executive

Chris
Wagoner
Los Angeles City Manager
"I love the variety of projects and industries in which we get to work."
- Hometown
Mission Viejo,
CA - Onboard Since
2017 - Specialty
Grace under pressure
With over twenty-seven years of industry experience, Chris is calm and prepared when issues arise and works tirelessly to find a solution. He loves how every day is a unique experience with Nth Degree.

Chris
WagonerLos Angeles City Manager

Josh
Cook
Account Executive
"I try to be very detailed and quick with my communication."
- Hometown
Denver,
CO - Onboard Since
2017 - Specialty
Thorough yet concise
Josh is enjoys problem-solving and quickly working through any issues a client may have. For any given project, he presents multiple cost estimates and options to his client to ensure they make the best-informed decision.

Josh
CookAccount Executive

Tom
Scali
Miami City Manager
"I love to make the clients happy."
- Hometown
Davie,
FL - Onboard Since
2009 - Specialty
Tackling challenges
Tom loves making clients happy by accomplishing what they think can't be done. He has been in the industry since he was fourteen years old and brings that experience with him on every project.

Tom
ScaliMiami City Manager

Raquel
Bertaut
New Orleans City Manager
"I love helping young team members take off by fostering their passion and commitment to our company and what we stand for."
- Hometown
New Orleans,
LA - Onboard Since
1996 - Specialty
Team motivation
Raquel is a motivator that doesn't miss a detail. She is a warm and passionate leader who encourages her team members to reach their potential within the industry.

Raquel
BertautNew Orleans City Manager

Kayla
Griffin
Account Executive
"I am most passionate about making our clients happy by doing more than they expect."
- Hometown
Atlanta,
GA - Onboard Since
2013 - Specialty
Attentive service
Kayla isn't afraid to take the initiative. Her competitive drive and engaging communication skills allow her to contribute to customer projects and programs.

Kayla
GriffinAccount Executive

Tom
Petrella
Vice President, National Accounts
“Nth Degree has an innovative culture that supports creativity and advancement. In the end, our clients are the true beneficiaries of our culture."
- Hometown
Bellmawr,
NJ - Onboard Since
2013 - Specialty
Detailed follow-up
Tom provides strategic account management of Nth Degree’s top clients while also supporting our own business development efforts. He offers customers a 360-degree understanding of the trade show and event marketing industry through his work history that includes principal positions at leading exhibit houses and marketing agencies.

Tom
PetrellaVice President, National Accounts

Marty
Rafferty
Philadelphia City Manager
"I've been able to build relationships with people - from clients to lead people to our corporate team."
- Hometown
King Of Prussia,
Philadelphia, PA - Onboard Since
1996 - Specialty
Adaptability
Marty has an old-school work ethic with the ability to adapt to any situation. He loves that each day brings a new challenge and is different from the last, even after over twenty years with Nth Degree.
