ADVOCACY
COMMUNICATION
EDUCATION
GOOD WORKS
OUR MISSION:
We are the Midwest chapter of the Experiential Designers Producers Association. We are a Non Profit organization whose mission is to advance the interests of members engaged in the design, production, and service of exhibits, events and experiential environments. The success and integrity of our industry will be enhanced through advocacy, communication, education and good works.
Tim Artz
Ion Exhibits
Shane Drummond
Display Supply & Lighting
sdrummond@dslgroup.com
Kevin Fett
Ion Exhibits
Kevin.Fett@IonExhibits.com
THE 2020 BOARD
Through the contributions of our board members, we are able to carry out the mission of the EDPA Midwest year after year.
Thank You to Those Who Volunteer Their Time.
PLEASE JOIN US!
All Dates and Topics Are Tentative
August 5, 2020 @ 4:00pm CDT
Wired Together: Why Humans Are Compelled To Connect
October 29, 2020
#EDPApaysitforward
Rather than gathering for our Strikes & Scares bowling event this year, we ask that our members perform random acts of kindness on Oct. 29th and post on social media #EDPApaysitforward.
What’s Buzzing in the Industry
NEWS
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MARK ROCCO ANTHONY PADULA
Our industry friend and colleague, Mark Padula has passed away. Mark had worked at Lab Exhibits for several years and prior to that had worked at Metro Exhibits and CEP. He was a project manager and then became an estimator.
Many of us knew him personally and he will be greatly missed.
Here is a link to his obituary. https://defiorefuneral.com/obituaries/1485/mark-anthony-rocco-padula Please leave a message for his family if you knew Mark.
THE EDPA MIDWEST EARNS "CHAPTER OF THE YEAR" AT ACCESS 2019
Every year EDPA National hosts an awards ceremony at their President's Gala at EDPA Access. This year we traveled to Tuscon, AZ for 3 days of fun and education. We are so proud of our chapter for making an outstanding contribution to our organization and the industry. We continuously set new goals for our chapter and strive to bring value to our members above and beyond their expectations. Thank you to all of our sponsors, member, and volunteers for getting us to where we are!
EDPA Midwest Welcomes Our Newest Board Member, Shane Drummond
Shane (middle) is the Sales Manger at Display Supply & Lighting and has served on the charity bowling event committee, volunteered at the Chicago Randy Charity Golf Outing, and helps with Exhibit 4 Smiles. Shane is enjoying working with the team and excited for the new opportunities to serve the industry!
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
The EDPA Midwest is Proudly Sponsored by the following companies:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE
SILVER SPONSORS
CONTACT THE EDPA MIDWEST CHAPTER
1202 75th Street #103
Downers Grove, IL 60516
USA