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Our Story, 
Your Experience

BUILDING EXPERIENCES THAT LAST A LIFETIME

OUR HISTORY

Growing through creativity and passion

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Patrick Crosson, CMP, DES


"Put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Take on greater challenges. Lead when all you want to do is follow. These are the ways you will grow."

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Pandemic Compliance Advisor Certified — 2021

  • Digital Event Strategist (DES) — 2020

  • Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Honoree — 2019

  • PCMA's Twenty in Their 20s — 2018

  • Connect Magazine's 40 Under 40 — 2013

  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) — 2013

I knew my career path by high school, inspired by my aunt's stories of travel and work. Following in her footsteps, I graduated from James Madison University with a B.B.A. in Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2011.

An internship in Washington D.C. led me to start my career in association meeting and conference planning, eventually moving to Chicago to work for the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). At PCMA, I learned to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.

Side note: While working full-time, I also founded Stonewall Sports - Chicago, a non-profit sports league supporting LGBT charities. Ask me about it!

Later, I joined an experiential brand agency, where I honed my leadership skills and tackled diverse challenges. This experience broadened my expertise in event production and client management. Now, I'm here to bring nearly 15 years of event management and production experience to your next project. My expertise spans virtual events, association meetings, networking events, trade shows, and more. And if you love Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, or Star Wars, we already have something in common!

Patrick Crosson, CMP, DES


Chief Experience Owner

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OUR TEAM

Your partners in extraordinary experiences

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MEGAN CARY

EXPERIENCE

CREATOR

GOOGLE IT

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EVAN COLEMAN-COBB

EXPERIENCE

COORDINATOR

RESIDENT DJ

BEN DONAGHY
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BEN DONAGHY

EXPERIENCE

MANAGER

CORGI ENTHUSIAST

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TEDDY LYNGAAS

EXPERIENCE

CREATOR

CANDY CRUSH KING

BEN DONAGHY
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SUSAN MALEN

EXPERIENCE

MANAGER

GAME, SET, MATCH

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CHLOE MARSHALL

EXPERIENCE

CREATOR

CONCERT FANATIC

BEN DONAGHY
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WHITNEY MOELLER

EXPERIENCE

CREATOR

WORLD TRAVELER

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IVAN OCAMPO

EXPERIENCE

DESIGNER

BY EOD?

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MIKE SIMON

EXPERIENCE

COORDINATOR

HAND MODEL

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QIANA TURNER

EXPERIENCE

CREATOR

FABULOUS LUXISTA

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PRINCIPLES

What we stand for

  • Extraordinary experiences that create memories​.

  • Bringing experiences to life, through multidimensional teams and high value partner relationships. 

  • LOYALTY

    • to our clients

    • to our vendors

    • to each other

    AUTHENTICITY

    • embrace you

    • be genuine

    • create meaningful connections

  • WE GET ____ DONE!

    At PCXP we are committed to going the extra degree to ensuring our client events are a huge success. Whatever it may be, we are your boots on the ground fighting for YOU!

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PHILOSOPHIES

Our commitment

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INCLUSIVITY

As a minority-owned small business enterprise, we create experiences for global, multigenerational, and multicultural audiences. We also reflect that inside our team. We love clients that require diverse, local suppliers as part of their events and challenge us to think outside the normal “big-box” rentals. Clients like G2, The University of Chicago, Hilton and The Obama Foundation require such thinking.

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SUSTAINABILITY

We embrace sustainability and green initiatives every chance we get and try to utilize venues and hotels that embrace green building initiatives. We encourage the practice of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle along with utilizing sustainable materials. We have access to various sustainable solutions and suppliers which include carbon offsets, food donation and waste diversion.

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PHILANTHROPY

  • $5,000 donated to Seattle non-profit as part of a hosted client dinner

  • Obama Foundation attendee gifts from (4) local community organizations

  • G2 Gives Back Programs - 40 School Backpacks delivered twice a year

  • Hilton supported a Turtle Conservation Program at a Beach Cleanup in Cancun in 2024 and 56 pounds of waste was collected by the volunteers. 96 Hours or Community Service were completed for the Americas Finance Conference.

  • Our owner’s $10,000 Fund to James Madison University for students to attend PCMA’s Convening Leaders event.

INVOLVEMENT

Credentials & Awards

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NGLCC_certified_LGBTBE
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ILEA
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LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Spark Awards

Best Chicago Event

Fair/Outdoor Event

2024

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