Don Hardenstein

Don Hardenstein is an accomplished sales operations executive with extensive experience in the events and hospitality industries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Sales Operations at Production Resource Group since March 2009, Don has previously held multiple leadership roles within the same organization, including Vice President of Sales Operations and Director of Sales Administration. Prior to this, Don worked at GES Exposition Services from 1999 to 2007 as Regional VP of Sales in Las Vegas and Chicago, as well as Vice President of Sales Administration. Earlier experience includes serving as Corporate Director of Sales Administration at Global Experience Specialists (GES) and Director of Sales at Andrews Bartlett. Don's career began at the New Orleans Convention Bureau as Convention Sales Manager from 1980 to 1991. Educational credentials include a degree in Business, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration from the University of New Orleans, earned from 1976 to 1980.