For Immediate Release
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Michael J. Hatch
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a2z, Inc. Hires Wayne Crawford as Vice President of Sales

Columbia, MD (February 10, 2009) – a2z, Inc. announces that Wayne Crawford has joined the organization as Vice President of Sales.  With nearly 25 years of diverse exposition management experience, Crawford will lead the company’s efforts in selling a comprehensive suite of software and services to the exposition industry.

“We are pleased to have someone of Wayne’s caliber and track record join our team.  Through his experience on the supplier side of the industry, he has a deep understanding of technology and how to use it to help organizations better manage and drive greater value from their events,.” said Rajiv Jain, CEO of a2z, Inc.  “But, more importantly, his knowledge and expertise in selling and operating large shows, coupled with his credibility in the industry, positions him to provide actionable advice and solutions to our clients and prospects.”

“I am excited to have the opportunity to work for an organization with such a superior product,” said Wayne Crawford.  “a2z has an unparalleled end-to-end suite of solutions to provide value to organizations and their exhibitors in the show space.  At a time when show producers are looking for ways to streamline internal systems, cut costs, and create a competitive advantage, a2z’s software does all of that and more.”

Crawford most recently served as Executive Director of NXTcomm, where he led the launch of the new company and event for the telecommunications and broadband industries.  In addition, Crawford held leadership roles in three of the country’s largest shows – NAB Las Vegas, the world’s largest electronic media event, where he served as vice president of sales; the Consumer Electronics Show as group director; and the JCK Jewelry shows as vice president/show director were he led the launch team.  Crawford also served as vice president of Matrix Registration and vice president of sales & marketing for ARI, Inc.; both companies were suppliers of registration and technology services for the exposition and meetings industry.

Crawford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing from the University of Maryland.  He is actively involved in the International Association for Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and is a frequent speaker at IAEE, PCMA and SISO events.