Stellar leadership: meet our visionaries.
Mark Johnson
Founding STAR in 1993, and serving as the CEO, Mark remains passionate about providing customers with experiential marketing solutions that help them and their organizations achieve the highest level of performance. Mark’s strategic foresight and dedication to client success have propelled STAR to the forefront of the industry.
Justin Dworak
Justin Dworak, an experienced industry leader with over 27 years with STAR, is passionate about fostering strong relationships and pushing innovation. He is the driving force behind STAR’s success in creating branded experiences across the world. With a creative background, his focus is on collaboration, customer experience, and marketing integration.
Andrea Pollari
As a leader in organizational development, Andrea has empowered consistent growth in employees, teams, and businesses for over 25 years. She excels at creating intuitive solutions that drive substantial enterprise value via a holistic servant leadership style and integrated HR approach.
Bryan Meier
Bryan Meier brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience to STAR, specializing in strategic financial planning and operational efficiency. With a Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Minnesota, Bryan has held CFO roles across various organizations, driving growth and streamlined operations. His expertise and strategic vision make him a vital part of the STAR leadership team.
Scott Horst
Scott is a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience building and leading the B2B marketing efforts of both public and private companies of all sizes with demonstrated success driving brand and demand growth. Scott spearheads marketing initiatives and innovation that elevate STAR’s market presence and amplify client success.
Denise Winkler
As Vice President of Operations at STAR, Denise specializes in operational excellence and market value growth through cutting-edge IT solutions and labor management. Her focus on streamlining processes and implementing distribution automation, backed by her twenty years of experience in the supply chain industry, drives substantial results in organizational leadership and efficiency.
Expanding horizons: recent acquisitions enhance STAR's dynamic growth strategy.
Exceeding expectations
Founded on the principles of creativity, quality, and reliability, STAR is leader in creating engaging and immersive environments for events, trade shows, exhibits, retail, and corporate interiors – each tailored to meet the unique needs of their clients.
Renowned for its innovative designs, impeccable execution, and exceptional customer service, the company excels in translating ideas into visually stunning and impactful spaces.
A key strength of STAR lies in its team of experienced and talented professionals.
From skilled designers and architects to project managers and craftsmen, the company boasts a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering excellence. Their collaborative approach ensures that every project is executed seamlessly, from strategy and conceptualization to installation and logistics, always meeting and exceeding client expectations.