Arata Expositions, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Echo Expo, based in Orlando, Florida. We welcome the staff of Echo Expo, along with their existing clients. With thirty-four years of premier customer service, coupled with the addition of the dynamic team members at Echo Expo, we have achieved a harmony of experience and strength to serve our customers nationwide.

Joining our staff in the Orlando office are the following individuals: Chris Healy will serve as Vice President and General Manager in our Orlando office. Chris was the co-founder and President of Echo Expo. He has over seventeen years of experience in the general contracting industry. He has demonstrated his leadership abilities over the years working with several major contractors.

Brian Sturgis brings his talents to Arata Expositions, Inc. as our National Sales Manager. He was also a co-founder of Echo Expo and served as Vice-President/General Manager. Brian has fourteen years of experience in sales and operations. Brian brings a tremendous blend of detail oriented, hard working and highly organized supervision skills.

Patsy LaFrance joins the Arata Expositions, Inc. team as a Customer Service Manager. With ten years of experience in the trade show industry, she is a welcome addition. Patsy has worked on many major accounts nationwide and we value her expertise. W.

Michael McElroy has also joined our team as a Customer Service Manager. Michael is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a BS in Psychology. Coupled with thirteen years of customer service experience, Michael delivers the perfect mix of temperament and efficiency to this demanding job.

Karen Cammarata will serve as Office Manager. She is backed with fifteen years of customer service experience, working in the trade show industry for the past six years. Karen runs the office operations, giving unparalleled attention to detail.

Duane Woodall rounds out our warehouse operation as an Operations Foreman. With six years of experience, Duane has quickly elevated to a demanding and fast paced position. We recognize and appreciate the talent he adds to our new team.

For additional information, contact Chris Healy at Arata Expositions, Inc.; 4104 L.B. McLeod Road; Orlando, FL 32811; (407) 422-3636 or our Corporate Headquarters: Arata Expositions, Inc.; 15928 Tournament Drive; Gaithersburg, MD 20877; (301) 921-0800.

Visit www.arataexpo.com