HAUPPAUGE, New York – September 9, 2024 – SmartSource, an ABCOM Technology Group company, (www.thesmartsource.com) and North America’s premier technology solutions provider for event and IT professionals, today announced the appointment of Kristen Knowles as a new Vice President of Sales. Knowles brings over 20 years of experience in the event industry. She has held senior-level positions at MGM Resorts Event Productions and Freeman, where she demonstrated extensive experience in revenue and sales generation, budgeting, hospitality operations management, event management, team development, and contract negotiations. Knowles will report to Tom Boccard, Executive Vice President of Sales, SmartSource. Knowles lives in Henderson, Nevada, with her family and will work from the company’s Las Vegas branch.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kristen to the SmartSource team,” said Boccard. “With over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in leading national operations and delivering outstanding results, Kristen is a highly accomplished executive who brings a wealth of knowledge in event management and business transformation. Her strategic vision and ability to develop and motivate teams will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth. I look forward to the success we will achieve together.”
“I am honored to have been appointed VP of Sales for SmartSource,” said Knowles. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with Tom and the SmartSource sales team to help drive our goals. I plan to listen to our customers and prospects, bring the broad portfolio of SmartSource solutions to our customer base, and build upon the terrific success of our team.”
About SmartSource®
SmartSource, an ABCOM Technology Group company, has 40 years of experience serving clients’ business technology needs in the events, staffing, legal, government, finance, education, entertainment, and meeting production industries. The company provides service throughout North America through its fully staffed and equipped offices in major metropolitan markets. SmartSource draws from its extensive inventory of IT, AV, and interactive technologies to deliver solutions as varied as computer and Help Desk support, office equipment for temporary spaces, or multi-story video walls for trade shows and events. Deep experience in logistics and managed IT services ensures clients are covered on everything from warehousing to asset tracking, cybersecurity, and technical support. The SmartSource team is passionate about leveraging its expertise to empower its clients to excel.
