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New York, NY – October 23, 2024 - Distinguished fundraising and event management firm Powered by Professionals (PBP) has named Janeen K. Saltman President of the company, including both its non-profit division, Powered by Professionals (PBP), and its corporate and private celebration division, Powered Events. Darren Port continues his role as CEO of the company.
Saltman, an event leader with more than 25 years of experience conceiving, planning and executing milestone celebrations, fundraisers, galas and corporate promotional events, built her own company, JKS Events, into one of New York’s most prominent special events firms before joining forces with PBP to create Powered Events in 2022.
“Janeen’s exceptional professionalism, leadership and remarkable ability to bring the most creative ideas to life have all contributed to PBP’s growth over the last two years, with the Powered Events division bringing a new depth of service to our offerings,” said Darren Port, PBP’s Founder and CEO. “With Janeen as President, PBP will continue delivering its event planning, management, production and fundraising services at the highest levels, the cornerstone of our company.”
“Accepting the role of President signals my continued commitment to PBP and the growth of all its practices, I am thrilled to rededicate myself to the success of this firm and every one of its clients,” Ms. Saltman said. “I value the incredibly disciplined, experienced and creative team Darren has assembled, and the unparalleled platform he has built. I am honored to serve as President and work with Darren and the invaluable PBP Team on behalf of our esteemed clients.”
PBP plans and produces events of all types, including galas, conferences, run/walks, golf outings, concerts, national campaigns and custom events. PBP is best known for its work with local, regional and national nonprofit organizations and has extensive experience working with humanitarian, healthcare and educational mission-based foundations, among numerous other causes. Powered Events is one of the most celebrated event planning firms in commercial real estate and has constituencies in New York and nationally. Additionally, Powered Events is responsible for PBP’s corporate events, private celebrations and social gatherings portfolio.
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