CRE Team

Team & Management

Whatever event you bring to the table, the Management and Staff of the CRE is experienced enough to take it on. Led by Executive Director, Dianne Kohler, our team of 18 dedicated people have been involved in everything from cattle sales to major music festivals…and just about everything in between. So, whether you are planning a major event that thousands will attend, or an intimate event for a handful of people, we at the CRE can help you every step of the way.

Dianne Kohler
Executive Director
Bill Anderson
CFO
Tammy Wollman
Finance Manager

Marilyn Lee
Events Manager
Chuck Erman
Facilities & Operations Manager
Kendyle Carson
Administration and Rental Coordinator

Karen Huntley
Sales Representative
Evelyn Fisher
Campground Manager
Hannah Stefanishion
Emergency Services and Ticketing Manager (Panhandle)
Natalie Lockhart
Ticketing/Inside Sales (Panhandle)
Sharnelle Gervais
Ticketing/Inside Sales (Panhandle)
Jamie Finnegan
Operations
Emma Hudec
Operations
CRE Camrose Regional Exhibition
Marie Lee
Operations
Joe Nemeth
Operations
Trevor Wells
Operations

Board of Directors

Mark Schneider
President

Steven Hansen
Vice President

Sandy Scott Secretary
Sandy Scott
Secretary

David Sheets
Davis Sheets
Treasurer

Brent Buyers Director
Brent Buyers
Director

Ken Wildeman Director
Ken Wildeman
Director

Ken Hildebrandt, CRE Director
Ken Hildebrandt
Director
Stevan Cowan Director
Steve Cowan
Director

Scott Berkholtz Director
Scott Berkholtz
Director
Kaitlyn Scheider Director
Kaitlyn Scheider
Director

Cindy Trautman County Representative
Cindy Trautman
County Representative

Kevin Hycha City Representative
Kevin Hycha
City Representative

Training Events

Need a big space to train on new equipment?  The CRE arena has hosted many large equipment training events that allow attendees to get up close and personal with the equipment without worrying about the weather.  We also host many training events in our meeting rooms which can be configured to the size you require and set up needed.

 

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Banquets and Celebrations

Whatever your IT, CRE is ready to host it.  Celebrations and banquets from 25 to 25,000 are welcome at CRE thanks to our experienced staff and fantastic suppliers who pull all the details together so you can focus on celebrating.

 

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Meetings

No matter the size, no matter the set up, CRE has the experience and the staff expertise in house to make your next meeting a success.  From training seminars, to strategy sessions to lunch meetings, CRE has hosted hundreds of meetings in all shapes and sizes with many happy clients. All meeting rooms come with independent Audio/Visual hookups to allow whatever configuration you require.  Thanks to CRE’s unique location on Highway 13 in East Central Alberta, our location and free parking allows attendees from all over to make their way with ease to your next meeting.

 

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Festivals

Every year for the past 27 years, CRE is home to the award winning Big Valley Jamboree that hosts over 20,000 guests. Looking for concert, camping and retail space all ready for your festival with an experienced staff, look no further than CRE.

 

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Consumer Trade Shows

Camrose is home to over 18,000 residents with another 9.000 in the County.  Our catchement area includes over 150,000 people eager to attend unique events with interesting goods and services.

Case Study: Growing Rural Tourism

 

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Association Shows and Conferences

Industry Conference – CRE has the unique location for your next Industry Conference.  Only 35 minutes away from the Edmonton International Airport and a thriving business community, we make it easy for your conference success. The unique combinations or indoor and outdoor space available to conference planners will inspire you to create a unique, memorable experience for your attendees.  We have a 40,000 square foot arena to host your tradeshow, three meeting rooms of various sizes and unique outdoor spaces, including a Saloon complete with lighting and audio visual hook-ups.

 

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Agriculture Experience

Livestock Show and Sales – CRE has a proud heritage as an Agricultural Society with our first events being Livestock Shows and Sales.  It is a tradition that continues on today due to our unique location on Highway 13 and facilities that are designed to host Agriculture.  We welcome many livestock shows and sales or various types and would love to host yours as well.

4-H Events – Our commitment to supporting 4-H events is long standing whether it be a 4-H mini show or board meeting.  4-H groups using the CRE automatically qualify for a 50% discount on all facility rentals so contact us today to book your next group event.

Conferences – Agriculture conferences and training are always welcome at CRE.  With our unique location on Highway 13 and our Battle River Trading District catchment area, we can attract attendees from anywhere in East Central Alberta including Saskatchewan.  Agriculture is strong in our area and we would love to work with you to develop your next Agriculture focused conference.

 

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Catering

CRE Catering services, a division of the Camrose Regional Exhibition, serves meals with a service that is second to none.

We have a variety of menu suggestions to choose from. Let us help you make your event a success!

  • Breakfasts
  • Luncheons
  • Classic Buffets
  • Coffee Breaks
  • Desserts
  • Beverage Services

Please contact us for rates & available dates for booking.

Telephone: 780-672-3640

Email: cre@cre.ab.ca

 

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Rentals

Book one of our many facilities from classrooms to banquet rooms, tradeshow areas, livestock barns or concert areas.

CRE staff is also available to assist your event setup delivery/pickup/set up! Please contact us for rates & available dates for booking.

Facility Rentals

  • Classrooms
  • Banquet Rooms
  • Trade Show Areas
  • Livestock Barns
  • Concert Area

Decor and equipment rentals, click here to view more information.

 

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Event Production & Coordination

The Camrose Regional Exhibition events team knows how to produce a large variety of major events and we are available to help you produce yours. Why go it alone when you have a team of experts waiting to lend a helping hand?

Please Contact Us to discuss how we can help you plan your event at the CRE!

 

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Weddings

With your wedding soon approaching, you will be heading into a very busy time in your life. We would like to offer our services to assist your with suggestions for menus, music, photographers, flowers, wedding cakes and any arrangements that will take some of the stress out of planning the most exciting day of your life.

The Camrose Regional Exhibition along with CRE Catering Services would be pleased to offer the following should you book your wedding with us:

  • Room set up and clean up
  • Full meal and beverage services
  • 30 ft. of decorative draping and 3 table skirts per room
  • 10 Decorative silk trees
  • White, Black or Ivory Linen tablecloths
  • White, Black, or Ivory linen napkins for the head table staging

It would be our pleasure to arrange a convenient time to meet with you to discuss your plans in detail. Please do not hesitate to contact:

Dianne Kohler – Office Phone: (780) 672-3640

 

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Contact an Event Planner

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