Lisa Berry (Glosson)
Vice President of Gift & Souvenir

Lisa has been with Clarion Events for 18 years and has received numerous awards and industry recognition for her dedication and commitment to excellence. For Lisa, teamwork is everything. She works closely with each member of her respective teams to expand and enhance all the Clarion Shows! Lisa lives in Georgia with her husband, Jason and their little feisty Chihuahua, Pepi!

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678.370.0334

Christina Bell
Show Director

Christina has been with Clarion Events for 15 years and is Group Show Director for the Smoky Mountain Gift Show, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, and the Ocean City Gift Show. When working with Christina you will not feel like a client, you will feel like family! Christina has a passion for animal rescue and loves to volunteer and foster. She even “foster failed” twice with her 2 fur-children Mille & Sophie.

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678.370.0335

Jeannie Dorchak
Senior Sales Manager

Jeannie has been with Clarion Events for 14 years! Jeannie has spent the last 12 years working on the Philadelphia Gift Show, and it has become very near and dear to her heart. She loves being in the sun, and her hobbies include traveling, deep sea fishing, boating, biking & baseball. If you have questions about your booth, Jeannie is your girl!

Contact Jeannie at:
Email Jeannie
678.370.0340

Morgan Harper
Senior Marketing Manager

Morgan serves as the Senior Marketing Manager for the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo, Philadelphia Gift Show, and Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Show. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, she joined the Clarion team less than a year ago. With a diverse background in the events industry, Morgan has worn multiple hats, working both as a show organizer and an exhibitor for various brands and companies. You’ll often find Morgan immersed in live music, cheering for her favorite sports teams, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Sue Palmer
Senior Event Operations Manager

Sue is the Event Operations Manager for the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show as well as the Smoky Mountain Gift Show. She is a new addition to the Clarion Events team, but not new to trade shows. She has been in the trade show industry for over 30 years. Sue enjoys working across several of the industry brands in the Clarion portfolio. Pre-event and onsite she works closely with the show team and vendors to execute successful events. When not at work, Sue loves to spend time with her husband and three grown daughters. She likes to travel, read, garden and play disc golf. Sue is also an avid sports fan, she loves to watch sports, whether it's a MN or Iowa State University team.

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203.344.7116

Spencer Jacobsen
Exhibitor Services Coordinator

Spencer started as an intern with Clarion in March of 2022 before becoming a fulltime member of the Exhibitor Services team in November. In his role as an Exhibitor Services Coordinator, Spencer treats all of Clarion’s clients with the utmost care. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and watching horror movies with his girlfriend and two cats.

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312.340.6283

Amy Bloom
Travel Savings Program Manager

Amy recently started at Clarion Events as the VIP Coordinator. She has over 20 years Experience in customer service.  Amy’s background in the philanthropic world makes her a great fit for the VIP concierge service coordinator.  She has a strong desire to help others and offers white glove service to her clients/buyers.  She lives in Connecticut on a little farm with, two dogs, two cats, two goats and two horses.  

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203.246.2793

Tristan Lueck
Marketing Coordinator

Tristan joined Clarion Events in June 2022. She graduated from Savannah College of Arts and Design in 2015 before crossing the pond for a Masters of Letters in Creative Writing from the University of St. Andrews in 2019. She is very excited to expand her marketing knowledge and attend all the events that Clarion has to offer. Outside of work she likes to watercolor, attempt to write the next great American romance novel, daydream about her new travel adventure, and cuddle with her three cats (Moriarty, Dr. Watson, and Irene Adler).

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918.831.9142

Iliana Begetis
Senior Marketing Coordinator

Iliana joined Clarion Events in February 2023. She’s excited to be part of the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo Team and provide an incredible experience for all attendees. Outside of work, Iliana enjoys visiting art museums, watching historical period dramas, and spending time with friends and family in her home state of Connecticut.

Contact Iliana at:
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203.580.1814