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HPMA Plans Leadership Transition Following Fall Market
October 11,
2022 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry 
High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will transition into their new, previously announced reporting structure following Fall Market with Tammy Nagem, as the new President and CEO.
Nagem will assume her new role with retirement of current President and CEO Tom Conley later this year. She joined HPMA when it was established in 2002 and currently serves as chief operating officer.
Three vice presidents will report directly to Nagem, including Ashley Grigg, vice president of strategic growth and partnerships, which is a new position. Grigg joined HPMA in 2014 and has served as director of marketing and communications since 2017.
Ben Muller has joined HPMA’s team as vice president of marketing and communications, also a new position. Muller has over 15 years of corporate marketing experience, most recently in the apparel industry as well as non-profit event management and fundraising.
Terry Venable is currently vice president of operations and finance and will remain in this position, expanding his operational responsibilities as Nagem’s COO position is dissolved.
HPMA is responsible for marketing and operations of the biannual High Point Market which was established in High Point, NC, in 1909. The trade show attracts approximately 75,000 visitors from across the U.S., North America, and internationally, each spring and fall, contributing over $6 billion to the local and state economy annually.
As the trade show’s organizer, HPMA operates as a 501(c)(6) corporation, and is funded by High Point Market exhibitors, the State of North Carolina, Guilford County, and the City of High Point.
“The new organizational structure for HPMA champions our strategic goal to ensure continuous growth for High Point Market,” says Nagem. “That growth is driven by exceptional experiences for buyers, through targeted marketing communications, and operational excellence.”
“I’m in full support of Tammy and her team as they lead HPMA into the future,” adds Conley. “I’m confident High Point Market and all of its stakeholders will be in good hands.”
The new HPMA team will be in place to focus on the Spring 2023 Market, scheduled for April 22-26.