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Jessica Simon, CTSM, Earns Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer Credentials

11/4/2025

ROCHESTER, MN. - Exhibitor Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, is proud to announce that Jessica Simon has now earned Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials.

Jessica Simon, CTSMSimon is Manager – Marketing Support & Events at S&C Electric Company. She has over 15 years of experience in marketing, trade shows, and events within the manufacturing industry. As a seasoned professional, she leads a team responsible for managing tradeshows, events, and over 100 highly technical assets that travel nationwide for demonstrations. Specializing in large products and equipment, exhibit layouts, and project management, Jessica ensures the successful execution of complex events.

"I am truly honored to have achieved CTSM Diamond and join such an elite group of industry professionals," said Simon. "To me, this milestone represents years of dedication, learning, and passion in our field. The journey has been both challenging and rewarding–pushing me to grow strategically, expand by knowledge, and apply practices that deliver results. Reaching Diamond is a status of personal success and the reminder we are never done learning in our ever-evolving industry."

"Earning my CTSM Diamond status has been an incredibly rewarding journey of growth, collaboration, and continued learning," added Simon. "I’ve been fortunate enough to work for two companies that not only valued the CTSM program but also support my professional development. This support allowed me to fully immerse myself in the ever-changing trade show industry and apply what I learn in real time. Through the CTSM community, I’ve found a think take of peers and experts who inspire me to keep learning and improving. The program’s emphasis on strategy and measurement has been especially impactful – helping me demonstrate real results, elevate our trade show presence, and grow into a people leader. Reaching this status reflects both my dedication but also the shared energy this amazing community has that keeps pushing all of us to level up."

"Congratulations to Jessica Simon on earning her Diamond Level Upgrade," said Monica Myhill, CMP, CRP, CPTD / Chief Learning Strategist and CTSM Director. "Jessica's Diamond status reflects her hard work, strategic leadership, and the difference she makes in the events industry. Congratulations!"

The CTSM Diamond-level classification was established in 2011 to recognize the graduates who have chosen to lead through professional contributions to the CTSM program and the industry. CTSM graduates have the option of adding on to their core certification at four different levels of upgrades: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. More than 3,000 trade show and corporate event marketing professionals are currently enrolled in the CTSM program, and to date just 36 CTSM graduates have achieved Diamond Level certification.

CTSM candidates receive extensive training in trade show marketing, in conjunction with Northern Illinois University Outreach. Learn more about the CTSM program and how it can elevate your trade show marketing career at www.CTSM.com.


About Exhibitor Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Event Marketers; EXHIBITOR Education Week, the Professional Learning Conference for Exhibit and Corporate Event Marketers; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.

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