Logistics & Onsite Services
Mike Truesdell
Director of Onsite Services985.809.0600 ext 216
I have been working at American Tradeshow for 15 years now. I started as an onsite tech and now in charge of our logistics and inventory division. Before this job I worked in the convention business in another capacity. I have seen it all when it comes to convention services. I have a wife and two children. When I am not working I like to ride my bike along some of our great bike paths in Mandeville, LA. I grew up in downtown New Orleans but as I have gotten older and more of a family man I prefer the quiet suburb life of Mandeville. I do on occasion like to have a staycation in New Orleans. Of course like any other New Orleanian I love the Saints, Pelicans and the LSU tigers Geaux Tigers!!!
What is the best book you have ever read?
I read interview with a vampire in eighth grade and it was one of the few books at that age that I actually really got into
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
If I could learn how to do anything it would be play the piano
amanda wood
Senior Onsite Show Specialist985.377.9131
Amanda graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. While in school, she was a Resident Assistant where she fell in love with event planning. Before joining ATS, she worked in the hospitality industry as a Conventions Coordinator gaining experience and knowledge for all things venue management. She loves being part of the ATS team, working with different groups, and problem solving with creative solutions. As one of her favorite quotes goes, “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” If she isn’t in the office or onsite, she is at home learning a new hobby.
Favorite travel spot?
Ireland and Switzerland!
Where would you like to go on a dream vacation:
A three-part tour of Ireland, Scotland, and Norway seeing castles, distilleries, and Viking ships.
Ashley Mentel
Onsite Show Specialist985.809.0600
Random facts about me
I've hiked a volcano.Huge history nerd about the indigenous groups like the mayans, Aztecs, nahuat pipil. I love trying exotic fruits- you'd be surprised how much money I spend at the latino store on fruits lol.
Top 3 life highlights
Living/ working in el Salvador by myself. Studying abroad in Salamanca, Spain. Conducting an autoethnographic research about the lineage of my ancestors, the nahuat pipil indigenous group.
April Kyle
Onsite Show Specialist
985.809.0600 ext 233
What is the first concert attended?
NKOTB
what do you always want to try and never did?
Surfing
Kelli Sarver
Onsite Show Specialist
985.809.0600 ext 241
What is your hidden talent?
I can solve a Rubik's cube in under 4 minutes.
Where would you like to go on a dream vacation?
Ireland, for sure!
Tyler Burke
Logistics Manager985.218.0820
What is your hidden talent?
I can solve a Rubik’s Cube within 2 minutes.
What did you want to be when growing up?
NBA player, my height didn’t agree with me.
Patrick Schwaner
Logistics Assistant985.809.0600 ext 224
How do you define success?
Happiness
What is your favorite movie and favorite book?
My favorite movie is "Back to the Future" and my favorite book is "1984."