PMMI Exposition Director brings perspective to PACK EXPO.
Press Release Summary:
In August, AJ Janosko joined PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, as director of expositions and as such is responsible for handling day-to-day show management. PMMI trade shows VP Jim Pittas called Janosko "critical to the effort" of February 2013 debut of EXPO PACK Guadalajara and said his knowledge of both the organizer and supplier experience was "a valuable asset." According to Janosko, "Exhibitors can expect this from me: Commitment, respect and trust."
Original Press Release:
PMMI Exposition Director Brings New Perspective to PACK EXPO
Reston, Va. – "The PACK EXPO trade shows are among the largest and most highly-regarded in the country, and having the chance to work on them is what drew me to PMMI," says AJ Janosko, director of expositions, PMMI.
Janosko joined the staff of PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, in August to fill a newly created position handling much of the day-to-day show management. His position frees up Jim Pittas, PMMI vice president, trade shows, to focus more intently on executing PMMI's Strategic Vision.
"PACK EXPO and PMMI are growing," says Pittas. "PACK EXPO International, at McCormick Place, was sold out as of July. In addition, in February 2013 we'll debut our newest show, EXPO PACK Guadalajara. There's a lot going on, and AJ is critical to the effort."
Janosko has hit the ground running, as initiative after initiative has come into fruition.
"I've known [PMMI CEO] Chuck Yuska and Jim Pittas for over 15 years, and have always respected their leadership in the trade show community. Being part of the PMMI team and seeing them in action every day has completely validated my perceptions. PMMI's team is experienced, dedicated and extremely committed to ensuring that we are the leading resource for the packaging and processing supply chain in the global marketplace," Janosko says.
Janosko is also looking forward to returning to Chicago. In his most recent position, he was director, trade show operations, at SPI: The Plastics Industry Association. SPI's triennial NPE event ended a 4-decade run at McCormick Place after its 2009 show with a very successful launch at the Orlando (Fla.) Convention Center last spring.
"I have a great deal of respect for and understanding of union labor, and that's been invaluable in my career. I also take great pride in my ability to navigate the proper channels to achieve positive results," says Janosko. "That definitely helped us achieve our goals."
The transition of NPE from Chicago to Orlando also prepared him to come to PACK EXPO.
"As a show manager, that transition meant I had to introduce myself to a new team at a new location, get to know them, how they work, and what works in the venue. I'm doing the same thing as we head into PACK EXPO International:Â I'm reintroducing myself to the teams at McCormick Place, this time as part of PACK EXPO. I've produced many events at McCormick Place, but each show is different," he says.
Janosko's background also includes stints with BDMetrics, Inc.; the Telecommunications Industry Association, and Convention Management Group.
"AJ's experience gives him a unique perspective: He knows the organizer's experience and the suppliers'. That's a valuable asset to PMMI and the PACK EXPO shows," says Pittas.
"Exhibitors can expect this from me: Commitment, respect and trust. The PACK EXPO events have set the standard for innovation on a global scale, and my job is to keep raising that bar. I'm looking forward to Chicago!" Janosko says.
Janosko holds a BS in Public Administration from George Mason University (Fairfax, Va.) and lives with his family in Falls Church, Va.
About PMMI
PMMI is a trade association of more than 600 member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging containers and materials. PMMI’s vision is to be the leading global resource for the packaging and processing supply chain, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers.
PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, EXPO PACK México, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: PACK EXPO International at McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 28–31, 2012; EXPO PACK Guadalajara at Expo Guadalajara, February 27 - March 1; EXPO PACK México 2013 at Centro Banamex, Mexico City, June 18-21.
Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com.
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