TAOW Productions Announces New Executive Appointment

May 1, 2005 -- Emily Crumpacker, a fifth-generation Oregonian with extensive ties to Portland’s culinary and charitable communities, has joined the firm as Manager, Business Development. She will work with Northwest Region corporations, charitable institutions, foundations and other community groups to develop and launch world-class events.

Says Taylor “Emily has a fantastic background as a published author, on-camera media specialist, chef and proven fundraiser. Her considerable marketing and organizational skills will be put to immediate use by TAOW and its clients and prospects to develop and launch world-class events and meetings.” Prior to joining TAOW, Emily successfully worked with Norm Thompson, Oregon Historical Society and Bowler & Associates Public Relations. She is a graduate of Oregon State University, with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Home Economics and Communications, and La Varenne: ecole de cuisine, Paris, France with a Grande Diplome d’etudies Culinaires. An active Board member and leader, she has been associated with Pacific Crest Outward Bound, The Boys and Girls Aid Society, Women of Good Samaritan, Trillium Family Services, Portland Parks Foundation Board, Portland State University, and Jesuit High School Funding Activities Board.

States Crumpacker: " From the moment I first met with TAOW, I saw a positive and creative, first rate management team producing a huge variety of exceptional events. I am thrilled to be part of the TAOW force!"

About TAOW:
TAOW provides event management, marketing and logistics worldwide to clients including adidas USA, Diesel, Oakwood Worldwide, The Portland Institute of Contemporary Art and many others around the globe. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the firm also has offices in New York City and Washington, DC. Find us on the web at www.taowproductions.com, or by phone at 503.228.1134.