Industry veteran to drive strategic growth and client partnerships nationwide
Atlanta, GA – June 23, 2026 – Nth Degree today announced the appointment of Ed Finnegan as Vice President of Business Development within Fern, its general contracting division. In this role, Finnegan will focus on expanding client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the continued growth of Fern’s nationwide general contracting operations.
Finnegan brings more than two decades of sales and business development leadership, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strong client relationships, and leading sales efforts across multi-market event programs.
“Ed understands what it takes to support complex events and build lasting partnerships,” said Jeffrey Hoffend, Senior Vice President of National Sales for Fern. “His experience working with organizers and exhibitors across some of the industry’s largest event programs, combined with his client-first approach, makes him an excellent addition to our team as we continue to expand our client portfolio.”
Finnegan’s appointment reflects Fern’s continued investment in strengthening client partnerships and elevating the client experience across its portfolio of events and exhibitors.
“Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients across multiple industries, supporting programs that attract tens of thousands of attendees and span hundreds of thousands of square feet of exhibit space,” said Finnegan. “Fern has built a strong reputation in the industry, and I’m excited to join the team and help drive the company’s continued growth.”
About Nth Degree
Nth Degree is a global leader in exhibitor and trade show services, event management, experiential marketing, and permanent installations. With warehouses and offices in more than 30 U.S. markets, the company delivers thousands of events annually for many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
About Fern Expo
Fern Expo is a leading national marketing support and tradeshow services provider that delivers unmatched customer service, best-in-class creativity, and innovative solutions for exhibitors and large-scale events. Fern is among North America’s top three face-to-face event service providers, serving more than 1,400 events annually, including many top 100 shows and dozens of Fortune 500 companies.