About studio III

History of studio III

studio III partners with both large and small corporations on a global basis, offering cutting-edge design, fabrication, graphic production, logistical management, and storage under one roof.

Along with its stable of U.S. clients, studio III has also been extremely successful on the worldwide stage by implementing a business model that teams with European design agencies who have construction needs for its clients attending U.S. trade shows.

To-date, studio III has produced events in a staggering 34 countries.

Our Mission

studio III is committed to providing the highest level of professional service through the utilization of design, images, and fabrication techniques. An innovative vision, demanding standards, and a complete range of services offer our clients superior realization of their corporate marketing goals.

Executive Team

Don Johnson

President and Founder

Don is the founder of studio III and continues today as its President.

Don is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He holds a BA in Journalism and enjoyed a successful stint as a sports writer before entering the trade show business.

A 40-year industry veteran, Don started his career on the EAC labor side in 1983; moved over to design and fabrication in 1995, then launched studio III in 1998.

Don is an avid sports fan, especially college football, and is a life-long supporter of the LSU Tigers.

Renee Bishop

Vice President, Co-Founder

Renee Bishop is the Co-Founder and Vice President of studio III.

With a background in interior design (Ashland University, Ashland, OH), Renee answered an ad for a design firm without knowing what a trade show was, and the rest is history.  Twelve years later, she and Don incorporated studio III, where she is involved in the day-to-day operations and client relations.

Renee has a strong faith and enjoys traveling, reading, her congregation, and spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren.