Charles Gallatin

ExpoTex Director Charles E. Gallatin, CAE, CEM,CTM, has over 20 years of hands-on experience with exhibiting, trade shows and associations. His experience includes developing shows from the ground up, exhibit sales and marketing. He has handled the move-in and move-out of a variety of expositions, developed award-winning show prospectuses, and presented exhibitor education seminars. In addition to his direct experience, Gallatin has served the exposition industry as a whole through his contributions to the International Association of Exposition & Events (IAEE). He is a Past President of the Central Texas Chapter of IAEM, and has served on the Board or as a committee chair since 1991. He helped develop the chapter&8217;s first exposition training certification study group, and is the recipient of IAEM-CTC’s highest honor, the Award of Excellence for Service. He has also received the prestigious Merit Award for service from the international organization.

Amanda Straseske

Amanda Straseske began her event-planning career coordinating group teleconferences for an international conference call company. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, she serves as the Director of Registration for ExpoTex. Her hands-on experience with attendee registration at conventions and expositions helps her provide solid advice to clients looking to maximize their attendees’ registration experience. She is a member of the International Association of Expositions & Events and Meeting Professionals International.