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DJ Heckes

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Vice President of Business Development at EXHIB-IT!
📍 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

DJ Heckes is the founder of EXHIB-IT! and a national speaker on marketing and leadership. Recognized as a top professional and servant leader, she leverages over 28 years of industry experience and is a Goldman Sachs 10KSB scholar. People often describe her as a superb, professional, and consummate "go-getter".

Outside of work, DJ is an avid world traveler, having visited numerous countries across Europe, Africa, and North America. She is passionate about mentoring small business owners through SCORE Albuquerque, enjoys hiking and biking, and loves reading. Her personal philosophy is guided by the principle of finding a "Better Way".

In January 2024, after 23 years, she sold her company, EXHIB-IT! , but is staying on for a year to ensure a seamless transition.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Business Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Trade Show Marketing
Her career has been dedicated to trade show marketing, authoring books like "The NOISE Behind Business" and founding the successful agency EXHIB-IT! to serve this niche.
Small Business Mentorship
She is the Chapter Chair for SCORE Albuquerque, actively volunteers as a certified mentor, and frequently posts about supporting local entrepreneurs and servant leadership.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Vice President of Business Development
EXHIB-IT!
2-2000 - 12-2023
Owner & CEO
EXHIB-IT!
9-2013
Author
BOOK: The NOISE Behind Business - How to Make Tradeshows Work!
2-2009
Author
BOOK: Full BRAIN Marketing
Tradeshow Expert
Exhibit Design Consultants
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Education
2016 - 2016
Goldman Sachs 10KSB scholar graduate
Babson College
1990 - 1993
BA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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