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 Bill has over 40 years in strategic event creation and media management including the now all-important virtual and live online program development. If a media property wants to go face-to-face, Bill is the person to bring in.

As Managing Partner of Advisor Communications he’s been counsel to senior staff or executive in charge of events in a number of markets including biotech, IoT, VoIP, equestrian, new car dealership management, e-bike manufacturer market development, high tech trade shows, industrial solar utilities, and Boston Comic Con/FAN EXPO Boston. He has helped grow and manages a large regional food truck, 165 vendor booths community music festival with over 8000 attendees for the MetroWest Visitors Bureau. Every March he is emcee and conference chair for EXHIBITOR Magazine’s Executive Roundtable of 30 CEOs.

Jared has over 20 years in the event and production industry, starting as a tagalong from an early age.  His event career started as an exhibitor at the New England Spring Flower Show and has grown into a Project Management role for design and construction at industry leading theme parks.  Jared has degrees in Landscape Architecture and Interior Architecture, as well as certifications in food safety and OSHA.  As a Partner of Advisor Communications he's plays a dual role as the Design and Media Producer and General Manager of  Operations for a variety of events, including Boston Comic Con and MetroFest.  In his free time, you can find Jared out and about with his Boston Terriers Kermit and Roo.

 With an emphasis on technology and operations, Ray provides top-level skills in web development, ranging from site design and construction with an emphasis in Wordpress and Elementor. With a degree in commercial art and design, he has extensive capabilities in creative artwork and imagery. Ray’s application development skills include mobile, cloud-based application development, RFID hardware and software data collection solutions (especially for event registration and lead generation). He also brings extensive knowledge and connections to the Google application system.

With a fully equipped AV platform, that includes audiovisual sound, projection, and broadcast-quality recording,Ray has the tools and skills to produce live-streaming videos, as well as full post-production editing for on-demand playback. With more than 30 years in the event and exhibition industry, Ray is an award winning exhibit and POS designer with extensive CAD engineering skills for manufacturing optimization. Everything from portable modular displays to full custom multi-level structures. His event layout capabilities include 3D floor plans, material optimization, and workforce planning for both installation and dismantle. Finally, Ray bings important skills for both traditional and digital print production for trade magazines, marketing collateral, and consumer takeaways.

 Ally comes to the team with over 10 years of customer service in various industries, including events, retail, and food service.  As a leader with our front of house teams, you can often find her training and leading our event staff.  When not at our various productions, Ally can be found coaching clients through healthy living business and as a buyer for a regional furniture retailer.  She is an avid Crossfitter and loving dog mom.

 Kathlynn C. Sell has worked with Advisor Communications since 2017 as the Staff Logistics Officer for Boston Fan Expo and takes great joy in being a part of the family business. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2017 with a degree in Music Therapy and Psychology and continues to work as a board certified Music Therapist all over the state. Her primary job is at a music school in Brookline, working both in the music therapy department and a Department Coordinator for group piano classes. Kathlynn currently serves as the Vice President-Elect of the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association, and recently became a supervisor for Berklee practicum students. When she's not working with Advisor Communications or facilitating Music Therapy sessions, Kathlynn enjoys martial arts, record collecting, and messing up a recipe while baking.

 

 Tim Marran is all about people and helping them succeed. After completing his degree in Communications in 2011, Tim has worked many different jobs. From fundraising for non-profit organizations, to marketing yacht restoration services at local boat yards – every time it is to help people. Currently, Tim is a regional product manager for a line of electric cables where he is tasked with internal company training, visiting with current and potential clients on their challenges, and making product videos to explain the offering. 

Tim has been working with Advisor Communications since 2012 in many different roles on nine events, assisting to bring attendees and customers into events. Other projects have included video interviewing and camera work. 

 David is a freelance video editor and live-event lighting designer/consultant based out of New York City.  He has been involved with Advisor Communications in both professional capacities for a number of years, working on such events as EXHIBITOR Las Vegas, FanExpo Boston, and BIO Convention Boston. He has also worked with companies such as NBC, The Park Avenue Armory in New York, Lincoln Center Theatre, and most recently with Big Beach Productions to film the Broadway play What The Constitution Means to Me for Amazon Prime Video, a production for which he also served on the Broadway lighting team.  He serves as resident Technical Supervisor for Friends Academy on Long Island, NY, and Gaston Day School in Gastonia, NC. 

 Kieto Mahaniah has been working for more than half his life in live event production. A soon to be graduate from the University of Massachusetts, Kieto utilizes his extensive background working with corporate clients, arts-based dance and music companies, nonprofits, and theatres to enhance every show he works on. Drawing from an education background in both Operations and Information Management and Industrial Engineering, Kieto straddles the in-person show spaces and plethora of digital media services to provide resources at every level of production. Proficient in stage management, tech directing, streaming, photo-editing, booth creation, and event planning, Kieto creates professional, interactive, and cutting edge content with every interaction. In his free time, Kieto finds himself adventuring in the outdoors through rock-climbing, backpacking, surfing, scuba-diving, white-water rafting, skiing, and snowboarding. 

 Jesi started working with Advisor Communications LLC in 2015. Though she started as a temporary event worker, she discovered a deep appreciation for event management and has become increasingly more involved with each show. Over the years, she's had her hands on everything from pipes and drapes on an expo floor to organizing and engaging gig workers through online communications. Outside of event management, she has extensive experience in newspapers, foodservice and hospitality, higher education, marketing and social media. 

  Jules Gagne moved from Financial and Educational Publishing 23 years ago to sales at Internet World, which lead to the management of small highly focused IT conferences, development of an Expo Program for a regional radio network, sales management of Government Security and Contingency Planning Conferences, as well as being a principal in a Sportsman and Boating Expo and the development of onsite presentations and interactive displays. Along the way, an understanding and belief in the value of creating a synergy between an audience and presenter was formed. This shared value drew him to Advisor Communication 6 years ago.  

 Betsy P. Earle, CTSM, Diamond Level, is the Managing Director and Founder of Event Driven Solutions since 2010.  Betsy works closely with her clients to execute successful domestic and international trade show programs ranging from 100 square feet to 65,000 square feet in size. She places special emphasis on marketing and logistics. Betsy obtained her MBA at the University of Miami, with a concentration in Marketing & Statistics, and her Diamond-level CTSM in 2018.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island.  She has been a contributing author for EXHIBITOR Magazine since January 2019, and has been speaking at the EXHIBITORLive conferences since 2012.