Krista DeBrosse, CEM has several years of work experience in trade show and event management. Krista began their career as an Intern at Hosts Global Alliance in 2011 and later worked as an Operations Intern at National Trade Productions in 2012. In 2013, they served as an Intern at VP International LLC and as a Floor Supervisor at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Since 2014, Krista has been with PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, where they have held various roles. Krista started as a Trade Show Assistant before progressing to become an International Trade Show Coordinator. In this role, they provided support for international exhibitors and coordinated the PMMI Pavilion at EXPO PACK Mexico and Guadalajara.
Krista went on to become an International Trade Show Manager and then a Director, International Trade Shows at PMMI. Krista'sresponsibilities included managing the PMMI Pavilion, serving as the main point of contact for exhibitors, overseeing booth assignments, handling payment follow-up, and coordinating with vendors and shipping partners.
Currently, Krista is working as the Director of Trade Show Operations at PMMI, where they direct and works with current PACK EXPO trade contractors and PACK EXPO Services to coordinate overall show management logistics for related shows. Krista oversees the operations manager with contracted hotels, reviews hotel contracts, and works on maximizing exhibitor suite usage.
Krista DeBrosse, CEM pursued their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hospitality Management from East Carolina University. Krista attended the university from 2010 to 2014, successfully completing their undergraduate education.
PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,000 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Healthcare Packaging EXPO, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK México and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.