Press Release

For Immediate Release
May 28, 2008
 
Contact: Meredith Craig
(972) 906-7441
meredith.craig@iaam.org


International Association of Assembly Managers Announces Robert B. Perry is Recipient for John E. Christison Award

Coppell, TX—The International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) announces the selection of Mr. Robert B. Perry, President, Robert B. Perry Associates, Inc. for the John E. Christison Award presented by the Board of Governors for the IAAM Senior Executive Symposium (SES). The award will be presented by Susette Hunter, Chair of the Board of Governors (BOG) to Mr. Robert B. Perry at the IAAM Senior Executive Symposium (SES) which takes place June 23 – 26, 2008 at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. This school began eleven years ago with the generous support of the International Association of Assembly Managers Foundation.

“Seldom in my career have I ever had the privilege of working with a group of managers of such high caliber as those I have encountered with IAAM. That the Board of Governors has decided to honor me with the Christison award for the work I have done over the years with this outstanding organization is both humbling and exhilarating. Humbling, because one never feels that he has performed better than his peers; exhilarating because this award comes from the IAAM - an organization with such an exceptional culture of learning. My gratitude knows no bounds!” Bob Perry stated at learning of the award.

Mr. Perry’s involvement with the Senior Executive Symposium (SES) began with its inception in 1997 and he consistently receives the highest ratings. One of his most popular topics was a management course of lessons learned based on the Cuban Missile Crises that he presented at IAAM’s 2007 Annual Conference. He will be a presenter at the 2008 Annual Conference & Trade Show and will present another Senior Executive focused topic, How to Succeed in Business –Revisited.

“The highest rated instructor every year at SES, Bob is the natural choice to receive this award. His engaging teaching style, complete with endless illustrations from his decades of experience, keep us hanging on his every word,” said Susette Hunter, Board of Governors Chair.

Mr. Perry currently holds the position of Regular Guest Professor with Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Mr. Perry, an expert in the field of Human Resources Management, has led and lectured on a world-wide basis.

The Christison Award is awarded to recognize an individual who has unselfishly given his/her time and talents in such a way that it has significantly contributed to the IAAM Board of Governors and/or the IAAM Senior Executive Symposium (SES). The award was created in 2007 to honor John E. Christison, CFE and was presented to him that year.

The Board of Governors will present the award to Mr. Perry on June 26, 2008 at the SES closing banquet. At this time, SES is full for the 2008 year; however, those senior executives who are interested in attending can submit an application online at www.iaam.org, or contact IAAM’s Director of Education, Dana Glazier at World Headquarters for information 972.906.7441, dana.glazier@iaam.org and will be notified if there are additional spots available.

About the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM)

The International Association of Assembly Managers is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly facilities. Members of the association manage public assembly facilities such as arenas, amphitheaters, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes; or provide products, services or attractions to support the industry. IAAM has more than 3,700 members worldwide. More information is available at www.iaam.org. 

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