Kelly P Bristol

Kelly P Bristol has extensive experience in business development and leadership roles in the B2B marketplace and trade show industries. Kelly P is currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development at Just Got 2 Have It !, a position they have held since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Business Development at Purchasing Power Plus from 2022 to 2023.

From 2021 to 2022, Bristol served as the Vice President of Marketplace & Buyer Engagement at MarketTime B2B, where they were responsible for expanding the client base and managing a team. Before that, they held the position of Vice President of Association and Buyer Engagement at Brandwise from 2020 to 2021, where they pioneered the B2B marketplace format.

Bristol's earlier experience includes working as the Vice President of Tradeshow Business Development at Dallas Market Center from 2018 to 2020, where they managed a trade show and achieved revenue goals. Kelly P also co-founded Writes for Women in 2017, a society supporting economic and social justice for women.

Before that, Bristol worked at Emerald as the Show Director of the National Stationery Show from 2009 to 2018, where they played a key role in strategic direction, budget planning, and sales. Kelly P also held various roles at George Little Management and the Greeting Card Association, where they gained experience in sales, show management, and general management. Bristol started their career as an Assistant Show Manager at the National Stationery Show.

Kelly P Bristol completed their high school education at Brookfield High School from 1979 to 1983. Kelly P then attended St. John Fisher University from 1983 to 1987, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications, Journalism, and International Studies.