Sue Deveaux Named Group Vice President, Healthcare Sector for J. Spargo & Associates
March 22, 2012
Sue Deveaux has been named group vice president, Healthcare Sector for J. Spargo & Associates.
Deveaux and her team will provide exposition sales and management services to some of the country's largest medical meetings, according to company officials.
"Sue's 20 years of industry experience, including her 15 years at Pri-Med, where she played a pivotal role in the growth of the organization, made her an outstanding candidate for this position," said Susan Bracken, president and COO of J. Spargo & Associates.
Deveaux will work with J. Spargo’s clients, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the American College of Nurse Practitioners, the American Osteopathic Association, the Drug Information Association, the National Medical Association and others.
In addition, Deveaux will be involved in the development of new business and oversee account transitions.
While working with Pri-Med, Deveaux's accomplishments included increasing the number of events produced from 24, generating $17M in revenue, to 95, generating $60M.
Deveaux possesses an understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment in which J. Spargo’s clients are operating, according to J. Spargo officials.
She is well versed in the PhRMA guidelines, the Medical Device Code of Conduct, ACCME regulations and new legislation requiring exhibitors to follow strict federal reporting guidelines when interacting with physicians.
Deveaux has led teams charged with exhibit and sponsorship sales, client services, operations, meeting planning and registration.
Deveaux received her Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and later attended graduate school at Boston College earning her Masters of Business Administration.
J. Spargo & Associates is the largest privately held exposition and conference management company in the United States and is headquartered in Fairfax, Va.
The company provides exposition, meeting, registration, housing and exhibitor lead management services to trade associations, private corporations and government agencies.
Currently, the company employs 163 industry professionals and services more than 150 association and corporate events annually.
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Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
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The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
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OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
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$205 Million in Economic Impact
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$54 Million in Economic Impact
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$108 Million in Economic Impact
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