PGI - The Unique Event and Communications Agency announced today the appointment of Jack Tillar to the role of General Manager, PGI Canada. Jack's new position will encompass responsibility for offices in Vancouver, Whistler, Banff, and Hawaii. He is looking forward to continuing to build on the number and scope of exciting projects that can be offered in these destinations for PGI's new and loyal existing clients. Jack will be replacing Kirsten Strand, CMP, CITE, who after many successful years at the helm, has now been appointed as PGI's Senior Vice President - International Business Development.

"Jack is a thirty-year veteran of the Westin Hotels & Resorts and has been with our PGI team for the past three years in the capacity of Director of Meeting Services, specializing in Food & Beverage, Hotel Negotiations, and Meeting Logistics." commented Matthew Sheppard, Chief Operating Officer, Destinator by PGI. "Jack's modeling of exemplary service standards, not only to our clients and guests, but also to our own PGI team, coupled with his maturity and well developed communication skills, all makes him the ideal choice for the position of General Manager." continued Mr. Sheppard.

During his years at PGI Canada, Jack has specialized on many high-level programs in Canada and the United States including The Hartford (SITE Award winner), Allstate Insurance, Boston Pizza, Visa and Elar Partners. Jack has also completed many outstandingly successful programs in Hawaii over the last two years. And, when not planning and producing programs, Jack has offered his expertise to all of PGI by training several of our North American offices on the Destinator by PGI service excellence standards and processes.

"I'm very excited to be leading the team at PGI Canada. Our team has amazing talent and creativity. They are a dedicated group eager to go the extra mile to ensure that our clients are happy. We are all constantly striving to exceed expectations." said Jack.

Jack Tillar can be reached directly by phone at 604.689.3448 and/or by email at jtillar@pgi.com. PGI Canada is located at Suite 400 - 425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 6E3.

About PGI:
PGI, Inc. is the only global agency offering both strategic event and logistical services to its wide-ranging client base. Under its "Destinator by PGI" brand, the agency provides professional destination management services in 29 cities in North America and Europe. The "PGI Strategic Events" brand offers a full compliment of creative communication and production services including exhibition, conference and event creation and management. The agency handles more than 2,500 events annually, translating client objectives into memorable experiences. PGI employs over 350 full-time and 2,500 on-call event and communication professionals, worldwide.