SPOON Exhibits & Events, a Rochester Top 100 company and one of 50 top exhibit companies in the United States, announces the addition of a Detroit office. Several new employees support this Midwest expansion and existing facilities in New York and Las Vegas.

  • Mary Gabriel and Pam Dancu join SPOON Detroit as Account Directors, Business Development. Both Mary and Pam bring over 20 years of experience in the exhibits and events industry, and will oversee new business development in the Midwest.
  • Lisa Gorman begins as Business Development Coordinator in the SPOON New York office with numerous years of marketing and event management experience.
  • John Brooks joins SPOON Las Vegas as Project Manager, with extensive industry knowledge and experience across many operation platforms.
  • Chris Philson begins as Graphic Designer at SPOON New York.


SPOON Exhibits & Events marks its 15th anniversary with the addition of the Detroit group. From its inception in April 1999, SPOON has expanded from an exhibit booth fabricator into a full service exhibit house specializing in integrated marketing strategies.

“We’re excited to be part of the Detroit market,” states Herb Besaw, President and CEO of SPOON Exhibits & Events. “The resilience and creative attitude of the Detroit business community shares the core perspective that grows our company, and SPOON looks forward to being part of a strong economic resurgence.”

The Detroit office expands SPOON’s geographic reach, complementing existing locations in New York, New England, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.