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We Are Brave

Brave Exhibits is a trade show exhibit and event marketing agency that specializes in results. Our core focus is creating inspiring marketing environments that engage prospects and customers — and help our clients grow in a measurable way.

Leadership Team
Philip Foust
President & CEO
Meet Philip
Rick Klimek
Director Of Operations
Meet Rick
David Hill
CFO
Meet David
Nate Nelson
Creative Services Director
Meet Nate
Caleb Foust
Client Services Group Director
Meet Caleb

Our People

Our employees are the Brave Ones who bring extensive experience in the industry and enable the stellar work we do through consulting, designing and building, project management, and more. As a team, we help our clients be brave to maximize the impact of their trade show and events programs.

Brave Exhibits Staff works

Brave’s Core Values

Brave Ones don’t make decisions from a position of fear or fail to act for fear of making mistakes.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, responsiveness to our clients, vendors and team members is an ESSENTIAL component of our success. Brave Ones keep everyone in the loop in a timely and ongoing fashion.

As it relates to our clients, vendors and team members, Brave Ones will always put themselves in the other person’s shoes and treat others the way they would want to be treated, no matter the cost.

Brave Ones will always ask why. Challenging the status quo will always push us and our clients to innovate and move forward.

Every problem has a solution. Brave Ones won’t easily accept “no” for an answer when it comes to delivering for our clients. We will collaborate, innovate and adapt to deliver the uncommon.

Brave Ones will focus outwardly and look for ways to make our clients, partners and team members shine…even when it means we must take a back seat.

Brave Ones understand that all compelling journeys have ups and downs and twists and turns. However, there needs to be joy and laughter along the path to keep us moving forward. Brave Ones don’t forget to find enjoyment along the way.

 

Check out our Services to find what you need to engage your audience

Our Services

Philip Foust

— President & CEO

With over 26 years of experience helping exhibitors maximize their trade show results, Philip is a passionate face-to-face marketing specialist and industry thought leader. He and his teams have worked with thousands of companies, from start-ups to the Fortune 500, developing and implementing strategic trade show and event marketing solutions. Brands like Lowes, Dentsply Sirona, Lockheed Martin, Medtronic and many other recognized companies have relied on Philip and his teams over the years. He is a published contributor to numerous industry blogs and has trained thousands of exhibitors on effective trade show and event marketing strategies, for over 15 years.

Rick Klimek

— Director Of Operations

A 36-year veteran of the industry, Rick and his teams have served some of the top brands in the world. As a business owner over much of his career, he knows that results are paramount, and brings that perspective to both client relationships and Brave’s operational standards and practices. He understands that while great design and flawless site execution are important, equal focus always needs to be applied to strategic goals and bottom-line objectives. This philosophy has allowed him to deliver substantial results for companies including Ford Motor Company, AT&T, Cisco Systems, Anheuser-Busch, and Proctor & Gamble.

David Hill

— CFO

David has over 40 years of experience in finance and accounting. Over his extensive career, he has held the positions of Accountant, Controller, CFO & CEO.  With his wealth of experience and knowledge, he helps create detailed & transparent accounting systems tailored to our client’s needs. His oversight also helps keep expenses under control so that we can offer cost-effective solutions for exhibitors.

Nate Nelson

— Creative Services Director

Nate is an accomplished designer with nearly 25 years in the trade show and event industries. He digs deep to create meaningful designs & experiences and is never satisfied with the status quo. He seeks strong emotional and educational connections for his clients, leveraging his extensive experience in overseeing complex physical and digital interactive experiences. His rich knowledge of materials and their application brings a unique depth to his work, while always caring deeply about the details, sustainability, and correctly conveying brand identity. Nate maintains a keen sense of his client’s entire marketing plan and landscape, and where the current project fits the strategy. This has allowed him to create captivating experiences for top brands like Polaroid, Airbus, Wilsonart, and ThyssenKrupp.

Caleb Foust

— Client Services Group Director

Caleb has been managing high volume and large exhibit asset management programs for over 6 years for companies like Lord Corp., Worx, Volvo, Apex Tools, and VF Brands. He has extensive experience running labor teams and supporting clients on the trade show floor as well.  His hands-on approach and can-do attitude make exhibiting stress free.