LAS VEGAS – Global Experience Specialists (GES), a leader in exhibition, event and retail marketing services, has added three industry professionals with diverse backgrounds to its exhibits and events team. Craig Hoffend, Steve Kyong and Mark Thomas will each focus on continuing the growth of GES’ global corporate clients.

Craig Hoffend, CEM, joins GES as vice president of business development. He has 25 years of proven sales leadership in the trade show and corporate events industry.

Prior to joining GES, Hoffend held senior level positions with Freeman, National Trade Productions and Hoffend Xposition. Throughout his career, he has been active in industry associations including Exhibition Services & Contractors Association and International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Hoffend is based in GES’ Chicago Client Care Center and can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Steve Kyong joins GES as vice president of business development, bringing more than 12 years of trade show experience. Kyong is from South Korea, and his bicultural background has helped him establish successful relationships with leaders and executives from key industries and companies from Asia, Europe and South America.

Before Joining GES, Kyong worked for Trade Show Fabrications, Freeman and Czarnowski, where he managed key accounts in diverse industries from medical to heavy machinery. Kyong is based in GES’ Las Vegas Client Care Center and can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mark Thomas boasts nearly 30 years of industry experience as he joins GES as vice president of business development.

Thomas worked for Freeman and a variety of corporate clients with responsibility for domestic and international events. He is based in GES’ Dallas Client Care Center and can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .