Jim Hawarden

Jim Hawarden, CEM, is an experienced professional in the exhibitions and events industry, currently serving as the Director of Exhibits & Sponsorships at FUSION Marketing since April 2022. Prior to this role, Jim co-founded Association Resource Consultants, LLC, where responsibilities included providing trade show and sponsorship expertise from July 2012 to April 2022. Jim has held various positions in notable organizations, including Corporate Sales Manager at the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Membership Manager at Connex, and Exposition Sales Manager at AVIXA. With a solid background in managing exhibitions for associations and corporations, Jim has developed significant skills in sales, logistics, and event planning. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from The University of Texas at Austin.