Scott Stedronsky
Scott Stedronsky is a principal at Stage Right, Inc. A known presence in the event staging and AV industry with decades of experience, Scott is the former president of RSN (Rental & Staging Network).
Danny Pace
Danny Pace is a Product Manager for Skyline Exhibits where he helps develop and launch products and services, as well as manage Skyline’s product catalogs. An experienced booth staffer with 19 years of trade show-related experience, Danny has helped launch numerous award-winning products and services and has been part of Skyline’s internal creative agency that develops trade show marketing programs.
Lee Ali
Lee Ali is Managing Director of global exhibition engagement company Expo Stars.
Ryan Schefke
Ryan Schefke is a dynamic presenter, results-oriented leader and hands-on Founder of Lead Liaison, provider of event lead management software. Ryan is passionate about helping companies succeed in the marketing event space.
Karla Flores
As the Marketing Communications Manager at Skyline Entourage in Quebec, Canada, Karla Flores has been dedicated to communicating the value of Skyline’s product and services to the Quebec market with a focus on exhibitor education. Her background in events and communications offers a fresh perspective on engaging audiences and communicating the right messages to attract attention for exhibitors.
Al Torres
Al Torres is the co-founder and president of SummitSync, a meeting automation platform used by companies to increase the success of their event marketing investments. Al is a multi-time entrepreneur and seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in sales, business development and growth strategy.
Dan Hilbert
Dan Hilbert is Senior Vice President of GES Events, where he and his team bring brands to life by creating and producing some of the world’s most impactful and immersive brand experiences. With more than 30 years of experience in the event, agency and entertainment business, Dan has a deep understanding of true experiential marketing and what it takes to make clients successful.
Christian Brennan
Christian Brennan is the design team lead for exposition and conference management solution within the Personify portfolio.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.