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"It’s been a pleasure to work with Marketplace Events in the process of purchasing our beloved family business. Forty-plus years of support from our Christmas Village community will continue in excellent hands. Our exhibitors and shoppers can expect exceptional customer service and attention to design details to continue. Your Alabama Tradition of shopping Christmas Village Festival and Cottontail’s Arts, Crafts, & Gifts is falling into hands of fabulous leaders that will produce shows for future generations to continue to love."
- Lisa Fullilove
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KELSEY JACKSON
Assistant Show Manager
Phone: 816.601.2701
Email: KelseyJ@mpeshows.com
Kelsey joined the Marketplace Events family in August of 2022 as a Show Coordinator and now serves as the Assistant Show Manager. She is excited for the upcoming show season and is looking forward to meeting all the vendors that will be participating in the show! Prior to working for Marketplace Events Kelsey worked as an Operations Manager at Kendra Scott as well as a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager. Kelsey holds a Bachelor's of Human Environmental Sciences degree from the University of Missouri.
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MARC GARY
GROUP MANAGER
Phone: 816.601.2707
Email: MarcG@mpeshows.com
Marc first started with MPE in 2009 as an Exhibit Sales Consultant with the Indianapolis Home Show, the oldest home show in the country. In 2014 Marc was promoted to Show Manger for our four Kansas City Shows. He now manages the Holiday Boutiques in Des Moines, Kansas City and Minneapolis. Prior to working for Marketplace Events Marc worked for FedEx, Compaq Computers and FC Tucker in sales roles.
A 2015 recipient of the Marketplace Events “CEO Award of Appreciation”, Marc holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University.