Corey Nickel is a Senior National Account Executive at Shepard. Based in Indianapolis, she’s been with the company since March 2018. How she got her start: Corey’s path to the trade show world began in an unexpected industry, where she honed her skills in branding, marketing, and events. “I covered the state of Kentucky for […]
Jody Weathington is Shepard’s Director of Information Technology. Based in Atlanta, he’s been with the company since September 2004. How he got his start: Jody’s journey at Shepard began in the Atlanta warehouse. “I started managing inventory for small but essential items,” he recalls. He progressed to loading trucks, handling shipments in the freight department, […]
Carlos Sanchez is the General Manager of Shepard’s Orlando branch. He’s been with the company since 2007. How he got his start: Carlos kicked off his career in the hotel industry in 1993, holding roles in both convention services and F&B at various properties in Puerto Rico. He quickly discovered that working in the convention services […]
Sarah Aivaz is Shepard’s SVP of Business Solutions. Based out of our Las Vegas branch, she’s been with the company since September 2023. How she got her start: Sarah has been in the event industry for almost 20 years. She started two days out of college, joining an event management development program for a large exhibition […]
Kim Howell is the Manager of Learning and Development for Shepard. Based out of our Las Vegas branch, she’s been with the company since March 2023. How she got her start: Kim found her way into the learning and development field “completely by accident,” she says. When she was working as a teaching assistant in […]
Tom Bewsey is a Senior National Sales Manager for Shepard. Based in Indianapolis, he’s been with the company since 2014. How he got his start: Like many in the industry, Tom discovered his passion for events at a young age. In high school, a friend recruited him for a summer job helping build parade floats […]
Janine Obiedzinski is the Director of Sponsorship Production & Project Management for Shepard. Based in Bedminster, New Jersey, she’s been with the company since 2016. How she got her start: Janine grew up in a large family known for hosting parties year-round, igniting her passion for events. In high school and college, she furthered this […]
Matthew Whitehead is a Structural Designer at Shepard. Based out of our Las Vegas branch, he’s been with the company since mid-2022. How he got his start: Growing up, Matthew frequently accompanied his father to the trade show company where he worked, chatting with his coworkers and learning the ropes of the industry. When his […]
Annie Durham is a Customer Service Supervisor at Shepard. Based in Orlando, Florida, she’s been with the company since 2018. How she got her start: A natural extrovert, Annie worked in the service industry throughout college and found that she “loved the personal interactions and lively atmosphere,” she remembers. Upon graduation, she shifted her focus […]
Cassidy Howell serves as a National Account Executive at Shepard based in Indianapolis, where she has been a valuable team member for approximately five years. How she got her start: Cassidy’s academic background is in trade shows and events, but her fascination with the industry traces back to her childhood. “I was always interested in […]
