Champion Enhances National Sales Team with Three New Hires

New Hires Drive Company's National and Regional Expansion
MIDDLEBORO, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Champion Exposition Services ("Champion"), a leading provider of
comprehensive event solutions and exposition services, today announced
the company has added three industry-veterans to its national sales
force. Gregg Greca has joined Champion as Regional Director of New
Business Development, based out of the company's fast-growing Orlando
office, while Chris Wolters and Dot Hewitt have accepted National
Sales Manager positions, working out of the Washington D.C. and
Atlanta offices, respectively.

"As we aim to enlarge our business footprint nationally, it's
imperative that we continue to fortify our sales team with
experienced, knowledgeable professionals," said David Perkins,
Executive V.P. of Sales, Champion. "Gregg, Chris and Dot bring a
diverse set of skills to Champion, and we're confident that their
addition will help us continue to thrive."

Gregg Greca, Regional Director of New Business Development - Greca
comes to Champion with more than 18 years of experience in the tourism
and convention industry; most recently serving as the Director of
Catering Operations for the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
in Kissimmee, Florida. Greca will work out of Champion's Orlando
office, helping to cultivate the company's regional business in
Florida and the southeast.

Chris Wolters, National Sales Manager - Wolters has 16 years of
experience in the trade show industry; most recently serving as the
Director of Sales for Freeman's Atlanta office. He comes to Champion
with extensive sales and managerial experience, and will work out of
the company's Atlanta office, focusing on the Chicago, Washington D.C.
and national markets.

Dot Hewitt, National Sales Manager - Hewitt brings a wealth of
industry and sales experience to her new position at Champion; most
recently working as the National Sales Manager for Experient (formerly
Conferon Global Services). Hewitt will be based out of the Washington
D.C. office, focusing on the D.C. region and third party clients.

About Champion Exposition Services

Champion Exposition Services ("Champion") is a leading provider of
comprehensive exposition and corporate event services. Since 1986
Champion has been one of the top general service contractors in North
America, providing innovative solutions and services to help their
clients and exhibitors excel. Champion is part of the WCP (Wachovia
Capital Partners) Exposition Services Holding Company, which also
includes Immersa Marketing and the George Fern Company. It is one of
the largest event marketing and service providers in the country with
locations in 22 cities and more than 500 expert employees producing
over 1200 events annually. More information on Champion can be found
at http://www.championexpo.com/

Matter Communications, Inc.
Jennifer Robertson, 978-499-9250, x232
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