Taffy Event Strategies
Mary Bender is a VP of Sales & Corporate Operations at Taffy Event Strategies, where Mary provides sales leadership and structure, identifies goals, plans, and forecasts. Mary also maintains and grows industry relationships, supports customer service structure, and processes. Prior to this, Mary worked as a Marketing and Brand Strategist Consultant at Brizaga and as Vice President of Marketing US Boat Shows at Informa. Mary also has experience as a Marketing Director at Emerald Expositions, a Sales Manager at GES Exposition Services, a National Sales Manager at Sands Expo & Convention Center, and a Marketing and Sales Manager at Smart City. Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida.
Taffy Event Strategies
Taffy Event Strategies is a full-service trade show and management company comprised of forward-thinking experts who live for producing events that are seamless, vibrant and innovative. We blend proven strategies with fresh ideas and technologies to shape events into experiences that inspire audiences, create business connections and deliver results. Together, our team has spent decades selling, marketing and managing conferences and trade shows across multiple industries. From strategic planning and sponsorship development to marketing and onsite logistics, we understand that an engaged audience starts with a well-produced event. It’s why we approach every relationship as a true partnership that’s based on honesty, transparency and collaboration. We stay flexible to meet your evolving needs, and our customer-centric approach means you and your event goals always come first.