David P. O'Neal , Chairman
Mr. O'Neal has extensive experience in convention facility programming  design, development,  construction,  marketing, event servicing, and operation. His commitment to this industry is exemplified by his active  contributions through numerous presentations on facility construction, marketing, management, and  operations. He is also an active catalyst and  promoter for legislative issues benefiting convention  facilities.  This knowledge is used for strategic management and facility planning.    To Contact David Click Here
Richard A. Schmidt, President
Mr. Schmidt has over 25 years of specific experience in the areas of conceptual  and land use planning,  programming, budget and schedule analysis, and   feasibility studies. He has served as project executive,  program manager,  project manager, planner and architect for convention centers, airports, office, commercial  and educational  buildings, high-rise parking structures, and residential communities.   To Contact Rick Click Here
Jimmy Ward,  AIA
Mr. Ward has practiced architecture for 26 years.  Most of that experience, 24  years, was with a nationally renowned  architectural  firm, where his primary focus was on the design and  development of convention and meeting facilities. Mr. Ward joined Conventional Wisdom in 1998 and has utilized his planning and design abilities assisting in the development of more than 25 new or expanded  facilities throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.   To Contact Jimmy Click Here
Madalyn Barton, Marketing Consultant
Ms. Barton has over 20 years experience in sales, marketing, advertising and public relations.   The  convention facility experience culminated skills from previous positions   providing her an opportunity to produce record sales and innovative marketing  product.
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