Doug Levinson has an extensive and diverse knowledge of business operations and management. Over 30 years of experience in vendor and client relations and multi-location management has made him a strong leader with a proven track record.

In January 2005, Doug joined Convention Data Services as its Chief Operating Officer and was also recently named its President and CEO. Under his leadership, the company has experienced explosive growth while maintaining the same high quality service in existing business and operations.

Prior to joining Convention Data Services, Doug was Senior Vice President of Operations for MediaLive International. MediaLive produced some of the largest technology tradeshows including: COMDEX, N+I, JavaOne, Seybold, and 11 other major events. Before Doug joined MediaLive, he was the CEO of BASS Tickets (later Tickets.Com) for 15 years, the largest computerized ticketing company in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

John began his career with Convention Data Services in 2000 as Accounting Manager and has worked his way up through the ranks to his current position of Chief Financial Officer. As part of the company’s Executive Management Team, John has primary responsibility for directing and coordinating all company financial objectives including developing annual budgets, cash management and investment strategies of the corporation.

In 2003, John led his financial team in achieving the goal of becoming one of the only SAS 70 level II certified companies in the industry.

Prior to joining Convention Data Services, John held various positions with increasing responsibility in corporate accounting, auditing, taxes and consulting services for the Boston firm of Parent, McLaughlin and Nangle, one of the largest accounting and business advisory firms in the New England.

David Lawton’s exceptional communication skills are the secret to his success as a sales executive. He believes that developing a rapport with clients, vendors and employees is key to being an effective leader and he is recognized for his lead-by-example style.

David joined Convention Data Services in June 2001 as Product Manager and was promoted through the ranks to his current position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Charged with managing the Sales, Marketing, New Business and Exhibitor Services departments since November 2004, David has led the effort in growing the company’s sales to significant levels each year.

Prior to joining Convention Data Services, David was the Customer Support Manager for Infinium Software Inc. where he managed a diversified professional customer support team of in-house and remote employees.

David is a member of the International Association of Exhibition and Events (IAEE), the Meetings Professional International (MPI), and a regular sponsor and attendee of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE).

Becky Hansen, Convention Data Services’ Vice President of Event Services has close to 30 years of experience in the convention housing and IT industry. Becky’s philosophy is teamwork within the organization, and teamwork with clients. She believes her staff is most productive when team members’ talents and strengths are being used to their full advantage. When the going gets tough, Becky’s style of encouragement and hands-on approach helps her create a positive atmosphere and a staff that is unified in purpose.

In her current role at CDS, Becky oversees and is responsible for all areas related to registration, including: the call center, onsite event staff, data processing, IT and network infrastructure. Becky’s knowledge of technology, combined with her sales background, provides her with a unique perspective in client relations and implementation. Her approach to technology development and implementation is customer-centric.

Becky began her relationship with CDS six years ago. As Director of IT and Client Implementation for Travel Planners in New York City, she led a team that was responsible for new client’s events. She and her team worked closely with Convention Data Services as a registration partner, to ensure a seamless integration for events. Becky also acted as a liaison between sales and IT for web and system customizations and enhancements, where she utilized her extensive hardware and software project management experience.