About Tidewater TechExpo

Our mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible.

We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell.
Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog.

Jay Elliott, Director of Operations, and the principle owner of Tidewater Tech Exhibit & Expo, has been in the exposition and trade show industry since 1980. Working in the not for profit health and human resources field he specialized in bringing together NGO's, businesses, volunteers, and government agencies to work together to help those in need. He worked directly with President Ronald Reagan on the Reagan Library, and worked closely with numerous agency Directors in HUD, the DOJ, and the DOD during the Clinton and Bush Administrations.

Dee Roberts, Director of Sales and Marketing, has worked as a business-to-government consultant for almost two decades and has extensive experience working with vendors in the conferencing, trade show and exposition industry. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Dee adds vitality and innovation in her ability to think outside the box and achieve real world results.

James Simpson, Director of Government Marketing, worked as a Budget Analyst/Economist for the White House Office of Management and Budget where he provided analyses and recommendations to Presidential staff, saving millions in taxpayer dollars.  He formulated and executed Treasury Department law enforcement agency budgets, produced position papers for Executive Branch law enforcement policy formulation, contributed as member of OMB Director’s 8 man economics staff, drafted memos on economic issues distributed throughout White House, and acted as OMB’s sole representative to the Vice President’s Competitiveness Council on Product Liability Reform.

Michael Siracuse, Event Manager, served in the United States Navy, Various Locations (1978-2001) Naval Enlisted/Officer. Completed 23 years of honorable service in numerous supervisory and operational positions that included Experiment Project Lead, C2 Concept Writer, Department Head, Tactical Air Traffic Control Officer, Airfield Operations Flight Commander (USAF Assignment), Patrol Plane and Mission Commander, Aviation Safety Officer, FAA and Tactical Rated Air Traffic Control Specialist Supervisor and Rescue Swimmer, worldwide. Proven innovative leader and senior analyst experienced in Program, Project and Event Management. Possesses an in-depth understanding of technology development, deployment, and human capital requirements, coupled with diverse experience as a senior-level mentor, researcher, systems analyst, Naval Aviator, and FAA Rated Air Traffic Control Supervisor. A seasoned professional with a unique blend of operational experience, research acuity and technology analysis expertise.

Krislyn Dicesare, Director of Customer Service, has a vibrant history as a sales and marketing executive in the high line automotive industry for over thirteen years. Her extensive experience in customer service with Mercedes Benz earned her the Gold Achievement Award for the ¿People Behind the Star'. She was the top of her class at Dale Carnegie Corporate Training in Leadership Development and Customer Service.

Barry Davis, Director of Data Communications, has over twenty-five years experience in system design and programming. He was recently employed at W.C.I.R.B. of California, San Francisco, CA as the Senior VB Web Developer were he was responsible for the analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation of all enhancements and modifications to the web site/data portal of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (www.wcirbonline.org).

Emiy Elliott , Live Event Team Leader, is a graduate from James Madison University and is currently earning an MBA in Event Management at Shenandoah University. She is the daughter of Jay Elliott.

Today, Tidewater TechExpo is a cost effective link between your products and services and the federal government buyers who use them. Our timely events target a concentrated demographic of government agencies who are looking for new, innovative solutions as well cost savings on staple products and services. Tidewater TechExpo specializes in producing events that bring vendors together with government buyers at locations on the Peninsula. Our events address the current vendor product and service needs of the targeted agency or agencies. Tidewater TechExpo provides a platform for vendors to meet with government buyers, leading to opportunities to collaborate, strategize and create innovative solutions for challenges facing the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities. Tidewater TechExpo was created to serve the government community, vendors, and producers with events that match your goals.

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