Chief Executive Officer
“We’re big enough to handle even the most complex projects, but small enough to ensure our clients receive an extraordinary level of service. Clients want a flexible service approach and a true partner who will focus on the details as well as the bigger picture. As the industry evolves, we keep focused on what our clients need from us and as a result we continue to grow.”
As chief executive officer of Hargrove, Tim McGill’s outside perspective, deep knowledge of the tradeshow industry and strategic forethought have propelled the company to the national prominence it enjoys today. Tim has led the effort to expand the company steadily as a result of a strategic focus on infrastructure investment, expansion of technology tools and investment in the sales and marketing approach.
Tim first joined Hargrove more than 25 years ago as a tradeshow account executive. He ultimately became vice president of the Trade Show Division, where he acquired notable clients such as the Washington Auto Show, Laborers International Union of North America, International Association of Fire Fighters Union, and the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
In March of 2008, Tim and his wife Carla Hargrove McGill, succeeded Earl Hargrove, Jr., the company’s founder, as owners. Mr. Hargrove, a store window dresser, and his father started the company in 1946 after World War II.
Tim plays an integral role in the industry nationally as he is a relied upon expert in labor relations and market analysis. He is a regular contributor to Trade Show Executive Magazine, frequently participates in educational sessions and is widely quoted in a variety of publications. He is a board member of Destination DC, Washington, DC’s convention and visitor’s bureau. He is an executive board member and vice president for the Exhibitor Services & Contractor Association, an industry partner alliance committee member of the American Society of Association Executives, member of the Smart CEO 100 class of 2010, a founding member of the Trade Show Contractors Association of DC, member of the Philadelphia Exhibitor Services and Contractor Association, Trade Show Executive magazine forecasting board member.
He is a graduate of Georgia State University. He and Carla live in Annapolis, Maryland with their daughter, Kelsey.