Experient News

May 29, 2008

Experient Welcomes Four New Independent Sales Representatives

Blue Janis	Kay Till	Wendy Scott	Jim Talcott

Twinsburg, OH – Experient, the source for integrated meeting and event solutions, announces the addition of four experienced sales representatives to the Experient Sales Network. The Experient Sales Network (ESN) is a team of independent business development specialists known as Experient National Account Managers (ENAMs) located in primary customer markets across North America. 

The newest ENAMs to join the Experient Sales Network are Blue Janis, Kay Till, Wendy Scott and Jim Talcott. 

“The professionals who make up our Experient Sales Network fill such an important niche for our company and our industry,” says Andy Smith, vice president, independent sales network. “Their knowledge, drive and flexibility allow them to work closely with our customers to discover their needs and find the perfect solutions to fit those needs. Blue, Kay, Wendy and Jim are fine additions to our already stellar team and we know that they will be a valuable resource for each client they work with.” 

Janis comes to Experient with more than 20 years of sales, marketing and executive management experience. He studied mass communications at Denver University and has held numerous sales positions in radio and television. For the last decade Janis was the owner and publisher of a network of suburban magazines around Cleveland, Ohio. Janis is based in Ohio and supports new client development efforts nationwide. 

Till is a seasoned event planning industry professional. Her experience include event planning at a large catering organization, a position as regional director with HelmsBriscoe and marketing, communications and data processing positions. Till has a bachelor of science degree from Auburn University and is based in Alabama. 

Talcott is a Connecticut-based ENAM who has spent more than a decade working in the event industry. After earning a degree in English and communications from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Talcott began his professional career in newspaper advertising sales, before diversifying and spending time as a group sales director at Reed Exhibitions, a convention and tradeshow planner and an event director. 

Scott is a Certified Association Executive who has spent more than 25 years in the event industry.

Her background includes experience in marketing, communications, sales and event management. She has occupied positions with the American Society of Association Executives and multiple industry and government groups. As president and CEO of Association & Board Consulting Services/Association Professionals, Scott has consulting, meeting and event management and marketing experience with dozens of organizations worldwide. Her previous position was executive director for the DMC Network, which represents 26 destination management companies and more than 55 destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Scott has studied education and non-profit management at Baldwin-Wallace College, N.C. State University and the University of Akron. She is based in North Carolina and supports new client development efforts nationwide. 

Experient is the source for integrated meeting and event solutions including full-service, customized registration, housing, event management and lead retrieval services. With a vision to perfect the event experience and a mission to help bring people together to drive business, this year Experient will create memorable event experiences at more than 3,300 events attended by more than 2.8 million people who will occupy more than 5.5 million room nights. Visit us at www.experient-inc.com.