Brandt Krueger
Event management software provider EventMobi has appointed 30-year industry veteran Brandt Krueger as its new director of industry relations and partnerships.
In this newly created role, Krueger will spearhead EventMobi’s thought leadership and content strategy to provide authentic, human-curated education amidst the rise of AI. He will also deepen strategic partnerships with major industry associations such as MPI and PCMA, helping event professionals worldwide navigate the rapidly evolving event technology landscape.
Karen Paulon
Remington Hospitality has appointed seasoned hospitality leader Karen Roche Paulon as area director of sales and marketing for its two iconic Key West properties: La Concha Key West and Pier House Resort & Spa.
Bringing over 30 years of global brand experience, Paulon will oversee all sales and marketing operations. She will focus on leading revenue strategies, generating new business and maximizing hotel performance through dynamic pricing and compelling island storytelling.
Christina Poole
Trade show exhibit design and fabrication company 760 Display has appointed Christina Poole as its new director of account management.
Bringing over 17 years of experience in account strategy and client success, Poole will oversee strategic client partnerships, account growth and service delivery across the company’s national portfolio. In this executive role, she will focus on strengthening client relationships, driving account expansion and improving internal coordination across design, fabrication and show-site execution.
Drew Carter
Motivation science-driven performance solutions leader One10 LLC has named Drew Carter as its new president and CEO. The appointment is part of a leadership evolution aligned with the company’s long-term growth strategy, with longtime CEO Bob Miller transitioning to vice chairman of the board.
Bringing extensive industry experience, Carter previously served as president of performance solutions at One10 and was the founder and CEO of Whistle Systems, which One10 acquired in 2025. In his new role, he will focus on driving continued innovation, organic growth and delivering measurable performance outcomes for clients.
Crystal Robinson-Wesley
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has announced the promotion of Crystal Robinson-Wesley to vice president of marketing and entertainment.
Formerly the resort’s Vice President of Entertainment and Activations, Robinson-Wesley will now oversee its full marketing, entertainment and activations portfolio. Bringing extensive prior leadership experience from MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, her expanded role includes managing casino marketing, loyalty programs, brand strategy, public relations and all entertainment programming.
Clare McNulty
Opus Agency has appointed Clare McNulty as head of event management and operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa, based in its London hub. Her appointment coincides with rapid regional momentum for the agency, which has seen its EMEA team double in size year over year.
Bringing over 15 years of industry experience, McNulty will oversee event management strategy and operational delivery across a growing portfolio of global brand experiences. Throughout her career, she has managed multidisciplinary teams and complex B2B, B2C and B2E programs across multiple continents for major brands, including Amazon, Google, IBM and Meta.
Leslie Johnson, Laura Nelson, Bryan Kubel and Devric Hitchcock
Following a record-breaking 2025 with over 328,000 room nights booked, Visit Milwaukee has announced a series of leadership promotions across its sales, partnerships and sports tourism teams to build on the city’s growing national visibility.
Leslie Johnson has been elevated to chief sales officer to oversee strategic sales initiatives and expand the city’s presence in key markets, following her recent receipt of the 2025 IAEE Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award. Laura Nelson, recently recognized as a Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader by Smart Meetings, steps into the role of director of group sales.
Additionally, Bryan Kubel has been promoted to director of partnership and business development to strengthen community collaborations, while Devric Hitchcock becomes the Sports Milwaukee Retention Specialist, focusing on retaining annual sporting events and growing the commission’s digital footprint.
