Stellar leadership: meet our visionaries.

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.

After an 11-year tenure as CEO and president of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events. David brings his vast exhibitions and events industry experience to Exhibitor Group. Formed in 1982, Exhibitor Group is the parent company of EXHIBITOR magazine, and CTSM, the exhibit marketing industry’s only university-affiliated professional certification program.

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.

Mitch, a seasoned finance leader with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, is a strategic thinker committed to driving growth. Beginning his career at Ernst & Young and KPMG, he excelled in accelerating close processes and streamlining AR/AP operations. Mitch brings a unique blend of financial acumen and legal insight.

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.

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.

As the CGO of STAR, Sarah spearheads identifying untapped opportunities aligned with the company’s objectives to achieve exponential growth. With a background in event, marketing, and trade show industries, Sarah ensures STAR shines brightest by prioritizing customer-centricity, and crafting personalized experiences to build lasting relationships.

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.

As Vice President of Creative Strategy at STAR Exhibits Group, Christopher brings a wealth of expertise in crafting immersive brand experiences. With a keen eye for innovation and a strategic mindset, Christopher and his team build strategic solutions and performance measurement tools that help STAR engage audiences and elevate brands.