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Joe started his career at Corporate AV in 2005 as an Account Executive, working with his clients on delivering events and meetings that had impact. In 2006, Guilderson acquired the company and realigned the companies goals and strategies.  As President, Joe oversees all sales and operations with a hands-on approach to ensure that every client receives the best service and production possible. Guilderson is a highly regarded expert in his field who has been quoted in numerous trade and business publications, including Rental & Staging Systems, Event Solutions, and Pro AV Magazine, and has spoken at many industry and business events. In 2008 Joe was awarded the Westchester Business Council’s Rising Star Award, and in 2011 Guilderson received the Westchester County Association’s Apex Award for Small Business. In 2015, Corporate AV received 914 Inc’s Business Excellence Award, and in 2019 Corporate AV received the Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame Award for Small Business. Joe has a beautiful family, is active in fitness, personal development, and music; and is an active member of his community.

Robert has worked for prestigious, world renowned companies in the hospitality industry, as a management leader in sales, marketing, training and operations. Prior to founding HRG, Robert served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Abigail Kirsch Culinary Productions, the largest catering company in Westchester County, New York, where he managed an organization of fifty and led the development of numerous successful marketing campaigns, increasing business year after year. Previously, Robert worked for Marriott Corporation, starting in their Hilton Head hotel in 1983. During his twelve year tenure at Marriott, he served as a sales executive, and 1993, was appointed to the position of Director of Catering Sales for the Marriott Marquis, the chain’s flagship hotel in Manhattan.

Robert is extremely active in business and community affairs, and currently serves as past president of the Greater New York Metro chapter of MPI (Meeting Professionals International), the premier global association community for meeting and event professionals. He also serves on the board of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), the leading economic development organization for the Hudson Valley, New York region.

Previously, he has served as Special Events Advisor and Chairman of the Westchester County Chapter of the American Red Cross, as Board Member of the Westchester County Association, and as a Board Member and Student Teacher for Junior Achievement. In April of 1999, Robert received the honor of being the first recipient of the American Red Cross Samuel J. Friedman Humanitarian Award. He also works with Bridges to Community, and has developed and led humanitarian efforts for business executives to travel to Nicaragua to build homes for families in need.