From time to time, a truly unique company comes along that changes how we think about Meetings and Events. PES has a dedicated team of industry professionals that have circumnavigated the globe in pursuit of excellence in Meeting and Event Planning

Pierre Charmasson

Director of Meetings and Events

A 1985 graduate of Northern Arizona University, this former CBS and NBC news anchor, independent video & film producer/director, and professional public address announcer currently oversees the Corporate Incentive Meeting & Events Department for Professional Event Solutions. For nearly a decade, Pierre has successfully managed meetings locally, nationally and internationally. Pierre is the current president for the San Diego Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and acts as a special event advisor for the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau. Pierre shares his passion for the industry as a regular speaker and instructor in the College of Extended Studies at San Diego State University and Cal State University San Marcos.

Angela Verdenacci, CMP

Meetings and Events Manager

A Brazilian native, Angela began her career in 1998 hosting television shows and working on large-scale events such as Carnaval and the visit of Pope Bento XVI  to São Paulo,  Brazil. In 2001, she earned a scholarship from San Diego State University to play on their Division 1, NCAA volleyball team. She completed her studies in the spring of 2006 and graduated with a degree in Journalism. Nicknamed “Angel” by her coworkers, Angela oversees the Web site development for the company as well as overseeing meeting and events for many of Professional Event Solutions top clients.

In 2007, Angela earned the most widely recognized designation in the meetings industry: the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Angela was awarded with the CMP designation for demonstrating substantial professional experience and superior examination performance.