Joseph Parkes

Program and Exhibitor Manager

Joseph Parkes

Program and Exhibitor Manager

Biography

Joseph is new to the ASAP Meeting team this year and brings over 20 years experience in the event business. He is founder of JRP Global Events and Incentives, a local Utah company. As a Hotelier, he has held positions such as Director of Catering, Conventions & Events, Director of Catering and Creative Event Services and Director of Operations for 4- and 5-star hotel companies such as Ritz Carlton, Rock Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. As an Event Specialist, he has held the positions of Senior Event Manager and Senior Director of Events at a leading third party event company out of San Diego, California. He has worked events in Spain and Czech Republic, Canada and the United States. Joseph has had the pleasure of designing and executing incentive events in paradises that include Kawaii and Costa Rica and here on mainland USA. Joseph has managed event budgets that exceed $9 million and have included over 7000 attendees.

ASAP is thrilled to have Joseph with us and we appreciate his expertise and skilled logistical management of the 2024 Meeting.