Show Partners Hires Bob Hawkanson as New Director of Operations

Show Partners Hires Bob Hawkanson as New Director of Operations

LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Show Partners(R), a worldwide leader in broadcast television production, crewing and design services, today announced it has hired Bob Hawkanson as its new Director of Operations. Hawkanson will manage Show Partners' growing production operations, crewing and client services areas. He comes to Show Partners from National Mobile Television (NMT) where he served 10 years in operations and sales management at NMT locations in New Jersey and Florida.

"Bob will focus his talents on continuing to build unique production solutions for our growing client base," said Show Partners CEO Michael Mantovani. "He brings a fresh approach and adds depth to our management team in the key operations area."

Hawkanson has worked closely with broadcasters and event management companies over the years, including Turner Studios, Fox Sports Net, Tennis Channel, Telemundo and Career Sports & Entertainment. His project management expertise and extensive field work led him to Show Partners.

"We've worked closely with Bob over the years and he understands our partnering approach," said Show Partners President Larry Rogers. "He takes ownership of a project from concept to budget through production and client review."

Hawkanson is a graduate of Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, where he majored in geology and played varsity lacrosse. He will be based in Show Partners' Orlando area headquarters.

About Show Partners:

Show Partners is a professional services company that offers national broadcast, cable and corporate clients an effective, single-source provider of high-value program design, production management and network services. Founded in 1985, Show Partners is highly regarded by clients such as FOX, CBS, NBC, FUEL TV and SPEED for its ability to design, execute and manage complex shows, many with unique and challenging constraints.

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CONTACT: Carol Pennington of Show Partners, +1-321-257-1850 x220,
CarolP@ShowPartners.com

Web site: http://www.showpartners.com/

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