The primary purpose of a consumer (public) show is to bring buyers (consumers) together with sellers of goods and services. Consumers benefit from a diverse product mix, expert advice, education and entertainment. Sellers benefit by consumer purchases, product and brand awareness, public relations, research and development, and product testing.

A consumer show or public show is an event that serves specific industries or interests, held for a particular duration of time (1 to 10 days) that are open to the general public. They include home shows, car shows, sportsman shows, RV and boat shows, computer and technology shows, craft shows, and many others, large and small.

What is NACS?

We’re the National Association of Consumer Shows (NACS). Founded in 1987 for the advancement of the consumer (public) show industry and to further the growth and professionalism of those involved in the production of consumer shows, NACS solely focuses on the issues of the public show industry.

NACS is a friendly, accessible community in which consumer show producers at every level can learn, build relationships and grow professionally.

Our membership includes: Individuals directly engaged in the business of producing consumer shows and are associated with an entity that has produced at least one show per year within the last year. Professionals in related industry businesses (facilities, decorators, advertising agencies, insurance companies, etc.)

Leadership & Administration

The Association is a volunteer driven organization, governed by a Board of Directors and supported by staff. NACS is grateful to our past presidents for their vision and commitment to the organization over the years.

Click here to view the 2009-2010 Board of Directors

PAST PRESIDENTS

1987-1990	Thomas O'Loughlin, O'Loughlin Trade Shows, Inc., Portland, OR
1990-1992	Richard R. Chamberlain, Jr., The Norfolk Group, Cleveland, OH
1992-1993	Edward C. (Ted) Conrad, SEMCO Productions, Atlanta, GA
1993-1994	Steve Kyle, Harvest Festival, Petaluma, CA
1994-1995	Neil Grossman, Reed Exhibition Companies, Boston, MA
1995-1996	George Gonsalves, North East Promotions, Inc., Wethersfield, CT
1996-1997	Jeff Price, SKL Management, Inc., Dallas, TX
1997-1998	Jeffrey Haughton, CEM, Industrial Expositions, Inc., Denver, CO
1998-1999	James B. McLaughlin, McLaughlin Associates Corporation, Spring Lake, NJ
1999-2001	Robert S. "Chip" Hart, III, Hart Productions, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
2001-2003	Karen Tejera, Fort Wayne Shows, Inc., Martinsville, IN
2003-2005	Todd Jameson, Indianapolis, IN
2005-2007	Jim Fricke, Colorado Garden Show, Lakewood, CO
2007-2009	Kristie Gonsalves, North East Expos, Inc., North Granby, CT