SEM Productions Testimonials


Mary Sammons President and CEO Rite Aid Corporation	SEM Productions does a great job with all our events. They handle a multitude of tasks professionally and courteously and create a very enjoyable experience for all who attend!

Jim Mastrian Senior Executive VP Rite Aid Corporation	I've worked with Kate Mahar, President of SEM Productions, for many years and have always been a proponent of her writing skills. Not only is she a quick study, understanding the message a speech must get across, but she has a gift for creating content that is meant to be spoken. That's important. Something may read well, but if it doesn't sound natural when it's spoken aloud, it's not a speech—it's a dissertation.

Dawn Plante OfficeMax, Inc.	SEM Productions has done an outstanding job coordinating OfficeMax's annual Charity Golf Outing, which raises a half million dollars annually for corporate charities. The event always runs smoothly, from the planning stages to the on-site management. SEM has the flexibility to adapt to our needs and recommends ways to make the event more successful.

Stan Kahn Corporate ImageWorks	Thank you once again for all of your team's help in making the Rite Aid Foundation Charity Golf Classic a HUGE success. After speaking with a number of the participants, it is safe to say that this event is the premier Charity Classic in the business!!! We could not have achieved this level of success without the help of everyone involved with the SEM team. I believe that it is safe to say that the PGA TOUR would also agree that the event management for our tournament rivals them with regards to professionalism and thoroughness! Thank you again for doing what you all do so well, so well! Look forward to working and growing with you in the future.

L. Dan Doyle Detroit Convention & Visitors Bureau	Working with SEM, I must say that it was one of the most pleasant experiences that I have had in working with event planners. SEM was prepared and very professional. Great company!

Lisa Levine, President SPP Sports	We have worked with SEM for years. They are a first-class operation—so well organized and professional, a pleasure to work with.

Charles G. Clark Kimberly-Clark Corp. U.S. Consumer Sales	Kimberly-Clark has had nothing but good experiences when working with SEM. SEM has always accommodated last minute scheduling changes and has promptly followed up with confirmation notices so there are no surprises. SEM is readily available during Trade Shows and acts as a liaison between exhibitor and the Trade Show site. When additional tools or supplies are needed you can count on SEM to get them for you. Many times Trade Show shipments, booth supplies, etc. need to be tracked and SEM is always willing to help and follow up. SEM is not satisfied until you are satisfied!

Mark Humpleby Eastman Kodak Co.	Everyone at SEM is very pleasant to work with. The attention to detail in your planning is excellent. I especially value your support at the show sites. When any last minute issues come up you always go above and beyond to resolve. Thanks for making my job easier!

Laura Lee Swope Johnson & Johnson	It is always a pleasure working with SEM on major customer events! I have partnered with them for five years, and they consistently provide outstanding and professional service.

Wendy Dutwin PlainEdge Pictures	It has been a personal and professional pleasure working with Kate Mahar and SEM Productions for the past four years. Kate brings organization and expertise to everything she does, paying close attention to the details while having a grasp of the big picture. It is an extraordinary talent not many possess and she makes everyone's jobs efficient and easier as a result. I will work with her any day.

Rick Franklin Conair Corporation	Year after year, the efforts by you and your staff always ensure that these shows are well organized, well attended, and greatly appreciated by the vendor community as participants. The success of these shows is in no small way enhanced by SEM Productions.

Fred Brodsky President Paramount Destination Services	Over the past four years I have worked with SEM Productions on the Rite Aid Foundation's Annual Charity Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Consistently, year after year the event is an unmitigated success because of SEM's diligence and eye for detail. Additionally as a vendor, I can honestly say that it is a pleasure to do work for a company that is willing to listen to our input and will implement these recommendations based on our areas of expertise.

Louis Morales Sara Lee Branded Apparel	I cannot tell you how much you exceeded my expectations for the services SEM Productions has provided the vendor community during the last several years. I have participated in many of the events SEM has managed for one of my customers and the thousands in attendance. From facilities to accommodations, from transportation to communication, every aspect of the event is seamless. The food is always great and activities are always fun! I know this is due to the extraordinary efforts the great folks at SEM take to ensure customer satisfaction. I'm looking forward to future events scheduled by you and the rest of the SEM Team. Thank you!

Jacklyn Zeman Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital	Kate Mahar and the people at SEM are the ultimate professionals. They are also really nice people. A joy to know and work with.

Mark Linton VP National Accounts Mid-States Sales and Marketing	Just wanted to say thanks and great job at the Rite Aid Health and Beauty Expos once again. As in all eight I have attended, you, Kate and the entire SEM gang made things run smoothly. Also, thanks for all the help with the last minute hotel and attendance changes I give you at each of the shows. Already looking forward to Las Vegas, Cleveland, and Sacramento in 2005! Keep up the great job!

Tom Finnerty Fuji Photo Film USA	On behalf of Fuji Photo Film, USA, Inc., it has been a pleasure working with SEM over the years. We have come to rely on SEM for many Rite Aid functions and their ability to accommodate our (sometimes last-second) needs has always been done in a pleasant, professional and timely manner. Attention to detail and overall service quality are two assets that come to mind when I think of SEM. SEM makes you feel like a valued customer and, in the service industry, that is the key to success.