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Marc Gary
Show Manager
Alpha: #, A-D
Email: MarcG@mpeshows.com
Phone: 816.601.2707
Marc first started with MPE in 2009 as an Exhibit Sales Consultant with the Indianapolis Home Show, the oldest home show in the country. In 2014 Marc was promoted to Show Manger for our four Kansas City Shows. He now manages the Holiday Boutiques in Des Moines, Kansas City and Minneapolis. Prior to working for Marketplace Events Marc worked for FedEx, Compaq Computers and FC Tucker in sales roles.
A 2015 recipient of the Marketplace Events “CEO Award of Appreciation”, Marc holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University.
Kathy Estes
Exhibit Sales Consultant
Alpha: #, A - D
Email: KathyE@mpeshows.com
Phone: 402-590-5101
Kathy is a seasoned sales and fundraising professional with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality, events, and travel industry. Specializing in large event sourcing, planning, and contracting destinations for conferences, events, and festivals, her career spans diverse roles, including corporate travel manager, meeting and convention planner, hotel sales director, and travel agency owner.
She is also deeply committed to her community, volunteering with local animal and civic organizations to make a positive impact.
In her free time, Kathy enjoys dog grooming, gardening, and traveling to explore new destinations.
Kelsey Jackson
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Email: KelseyJ@MPEshows.com
Phone: 816.601.2701
Kelsey joined the Marketplace Events family in August of 2022 as a Show Coordinator and now serves as the Customer Service Representative as well. She is excited for the upcoming show season and is looking forward to meeting all the vendors that will be participating in the show! Prior to working for Marketplace Events Kelsey worked as an Operations Manager at Kendra Scott as well as a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager. Kelsey holds a Bachelor's of Human Environmental Sciences degree from the Univeristy of Missouri.
