Dorothy Wilkes Bedor

Dorothy Wilkes Bedor has a strong background in trade show management and event planning. Dorothy served as President of The Trade Show Manager from 2009 to present. Prior to that, they were the Sales Director for General Contracting Events at Sho-Link, Inc. starting in 2023. Dorothy also has experience in program direction, having worked as the Regional Program Director for the Sunshine Lady Foundation from 1998 to 2008. Dorothy has a history of managing conferences and exhibits as the Manager for the International Association of Chiefs of Police from 1997 to 1998. Dorothy has a knack for business development and marketing, holding the position of Director of New Business Development and Marketing at Industrial Shows of America (ISOA) in 1996. Dorothy also has extensive experience in exhibition operations, serving as the Exhibitions Operations Manager for AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology from 1989 to 1996. Prior to that, they worked as the Meeting Manager/Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Solicitor at the US Department of the Interior from 1988 to 1989. Dorothy's career began as a Trade Show Operations Coordinator at the Consumer Electronics Association from 1985 to 1988. Overall, Dorothy has a wealth of experience in the trade show industry and event management.

Dorothy Wilkes Bedor completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Resources Administration from North Carolina State University, from 1978 to 1980. Prior to that, they attended Denison University from 1976 to 1978, but the degree and field of study are unspecified.