OUR HISTORY
Growing through creativity and passion
"Put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Take on greater challenges. Lead when all you want to do is follow. These are the ways you will grow."
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Pandemic Compliance Advisor Certified — 2021
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Digital Event Strategist (DES) — 2020
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Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Honoree — 2019
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PCMA's Twenty in Their 20s — 2018
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Connect Magazine's 40 Under 40 — 2013
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Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) — 2013
I knew my career path by high school, inspired by my aunt's stories of travel and work. Following in her footsteps, I graduated from James Madison University with a B.B.A. in Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2011.
An internship in Washington D.C. led me to start my career in association meeting and conference planning, eventually moving to Chicago to work for the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). At PCMA, I learned to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
Side note: While working full-time, I also founded Stonewall Sports - Chicago, a non-profit sports league supporting LGBT charities. Ask me about it!
Later, I joined an experiential brand agency, where I honed my leadership skills and tackled diverse challenges. This experience broadened my expertise in event production and client management. Now, I'm here to bring nearly 15 years of event management and production experience to your next project. My expertise spans virtual events, association meetings, networking events, trade shows, and more. And if you love Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, or Star Wars, we already have something in common!
Patrick Crosson, CMP, DES
Chief Experience Owner
OUR TEAM
Your partners in extraordinary experiences
MEGAN CARY
EXPERIENCE
CREATOR
GOOGLE IT
EVAN COLEMAN-COBB
EXPERIENCE
COORDINATOR
RESIDENT DJ
BEN DONAGHY
EXPERIENCE
MANAGER
CORGI ENTHUSIAST
TEDDY LYNGAAS
EXPERIENCE
CREATOR
CANDY CRUSH KING
SUSAN MALEN
EXPERIENCE
MANAGER
GAME, SET, MATCH
CHLOE MARSHALL
EXPERIENCE
CREATOR
CONCERT FANATIC
WHITNEY MOELLER
EXPERIENCE
CREATOR
WORLD TRAVELER
IVAN OCAMPO
EXPERIENCE
DESIGNER
BY EOD?
AMANDA ROSPOND
EXPERIENCE
MANAGER
ROWING RECORD-SETTER
MIKE SIMON
EXPERIENCE
COORDINATOR
HAND MODEL
QIANA TURNER
EXPERIENCE
CREATOR
FABULOUS LUXISTA
PRINCIPLES
What we stand for
Extraordinary experiences that create memories.
Bringing experiences to life, through multidimensional teams and high value partner relationships.
LOYALTY
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to our clients
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to our vendors
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to each other
AUTHENTICITY
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embrace you
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be genuine
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create meaningful connections
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WE GET ____ DONE!
At PCXP we are committed to going the extra degree to ensuring our client events are a huge success. Whatever it may be, we are your boots on the ground fighting for YOU!
PHILOSOPHIES
Our commitment
INCLUSIVITY
As a minority-owned small business enterprise, we create experiences for global, multigenerational, and multicultural audiences. We also reflect that inside our team. We love clients that require diverse, local suppliers as part of their events and challenge us to think outside the normal “big-box” rentals. Clients like G2, The University of Chicago, Hilton and The Obama Foundation require such thinking.
SUSTAINABILITY
We embrace sustainability and green initiatives every chance we get and try to utilize venues and hotels that embrace green building initiatives. We encourage the practice of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle along with utilizing sustainable materials. We have access to various sustainable solutions and suppliers which include carbon offsets, food donation and waste diversion.
PHILANTHROPY
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$5,000 donated to Seattle non-profit as part of a hosted client dinner
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Obama Foundation attendee gifts from (4) local community organizations
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G2 Gives Back Programs - 40 School Backpacks delivered twice a year
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Hilton supported a Turtle Conservation Program at a Beach Cleanup in Cancun in 2024 and 56 pounds of waste was collected by the volunteers. 96 Hours or Community Service were completed for the Americas Finance Conference.
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Our owner’s $10,000 Fund to James Madison University for students to attend PCMA’s Convening Leaders event.
INVOLVEMENT
Credentials & Awards
Best Chicago Event
Fair/Outdoor Event
2024
