President, NTP Events
As President of NTP Events, Chris Harar provides executive leadership and strategic oversight across all company initiatives. He works closely with each project team to ensure exceptional client service, operational excellence, and the successful execution of events that advance each client’s mission and business objectives. Chris directs the implementation of multiple events, programs, and initiatives, ensuring that strategic goals are achieved and projects remain on schedule, on budget, and on message.
Throughout his tenure at NTP Events, Chris has held several key leadership roles, including Corporate Vice President, Show Director, Director of Marketing, and Marketing Manager. Prior to joining the company, he served as an Account Executive at CSG Creative, managing integrated marketing campaigns spanning direct mail, print, advertising, and digital channels for a diverse client base. Earlier in his career, he was a Show Program Coordinator at The Vision Council, where he developed and executed attendee and exhibitor marketing programs that strengthened participation and engagement for the International Vision Expos.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from James Madison University and has completed leadership training at the Bell Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He earned Villanova University’s Master Certificate in Organizational Leadership and is a graduate of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Krakoff Leadership Institute. Chris served on the IAEE Awards Committee from 2010 to 2013 and on the IAEE Board of Directors from 2020 to 2023.