Ross Starr, MS, CEM

As Vice President of Business Development at Etherio, Ross partners with organizations, including associations and corporations, to achieve their event goals.

Ross brings nearly 20 years of experience driving growth and cultivating partnerships in experiential and event marketing, trade shows, digital media, and sponsorships to Etherio, most recently serving as Director of Sales for MGME. Before MGME, Ross worked at GES as a National Sales Manager, leading overall growth and team strategy for multiple accounts, including an enterprise portfolio of ten events. Ross’s earlier career includes sales and account roles at Feld Entertainment, Cygnus Business Media, Jayne Agency, and Freeman. Originally from Boston, with connections running through Chicago, Ross earned his BSBA from the University of Richmond and an M.S. in International Marketing Management from Boston University. He is Certified in Exhibition Management and has served on the IAEE Midwestern Chapter Board.

Growing up in the events industry, Ross has been on trade show floors since he was 14. In his leisure time, Ross enjoys sports, traveling, attending concerts, skiing, and working out.