ANNIE RECTOR

ROLE: Co-Founder — I’m here to make events feel effortless and run flawlessly, so our clients can show up, celebrate their teams or connect with their attendees, and enjoy the moment — no stress, just smooth sailing.

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Delta has inched into favorite status!

FAVORITE FOOD: French Fries and Gummy Bears

FAVORITE DRINK: Champagne

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos, Pendry San Diego, Montage Palmetto Bluff

TRAVEL TIP: PACK SNACKS!

KRISTIN HEMS

ROLE: Co-Founder — proud wearer of all the hats! Whether it’s big-picture strategy or the smallest event detail, I’m always ready to roll up my sleeves and make things happen.

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Southwest holds the top spot, with Delta a close second. We’ll see how the new seat assignments change the travel game!

FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza — it’s universal, comforting, and nearly impossible to mess up. There’s something about a great slice that always hits the spot.

FAVORITE DRINK: Sparkling water keeps things light and refreshing, but a crisp rosé is my go-to when it’s time to celebrate a successful event.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Montage Palmetto Bluff — pure magic. If I could move there tomorrow, I would! The mix of Southern charm and serene Lowcountry beauty is unbeatable for any gathering.

TRAVEL TIP: Always pack headphones, a good book, and plenty of snacks. Travel downtime is the perfect chance to reset, refuel, and get inspired for what’s next.

CAROLINE HOWARD

ROLE: Chief of LOTS of Tasks & Queen of did you put it in Click-up?

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Southwest — now with assigned seats, slightly less chaos, but still delivering top-tier comedy thanks to the funniest, friendliest flight crews in the sky...

FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi – it’s fresh, a little fancy and ideally with a view.

FAVORITE DRINK: Bubbles – champagne, sparkling, anything that feels like a tiny party in a glass.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Jackson Hole, WY — where luxury meets fresh mountain air and the seasons are true to themselves.

TRAVEL TIP: If you get lost, remember: that’s called “exploring” when you post it on Instagram.

GINA GOLDSTEIN

ROLE: Idea generator, dreamer, and problem solver (hopefully before they even become problems)

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Delta

FAVORITE FOOD: Almost anything Italian

FAVORITE DRINK: Bubbles

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: I love to deliver unique and new experiences to guests, luckily this can happen anywhere! And also, Italy! 

TRAVEL TIP: Always travel with a scarf.

VICTORIA QUINTERO

ROLE: Event Planning Emotional Support Buddy

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Delta or Southwest 

FAVORITE FOODS: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sushi, French Fries 

FAVORITE DRINKS: Spicy Margarita or Iced Hazelnut Latte 

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Cabo

TRAVEL TIP: Create a note in your phone for the top things you want to do and see at a destination.

TAYLOR FORDYCE

ROLE: Event Experience Curator

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Delta

FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican + Pasta

FAVORITE DRINK: Margarita on the rocks or dirty martini, regular olives. Sparkling water.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Montage Palmetto Bluff 

TRAVEL TIP: Always travel with a noise machine.

NICHOLE LA PIANA

ROLE: Logistical Harmony Officer

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Southwest, though may be switching to Delta. I have goals of Sky Lounge access.

FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza - it’s good hot or cold, works great when you’re on the go!

FAVORITE DRINK: Hazelnut latte to fuel the day and a nightcap of a glass of wine.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Montage Big Sky, Montana - amazing views of the snowy mountains by a cozy fire.

TRAVEL TIP: Make sure all devices are fully charged before travel day.

LAUREN SINCLAIR

ROLE: I wrangle attendees…professionally

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Southwest (loyal, but not above being bribed with upgrades)

FAVORITE FOOD: BBQ. Burnt ends, extra sauce, no notes.

FAVORITE DRINK: Water for survival, energy drinks for everything else.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: San Nicolas, Aruba - tough office, but someone's got to do it.

TRAVEL TIP: If you think you might need it...You will.

EMILY JURGENSON

ROLE: Guest Details Wrangler

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Delta Airlines 

FAVORITE FOOD: Cacio e Pepe 

FAVORITE DRINK: Vanilla Iced Coffee 

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Aruba

TRAVEL TIP: Make sure you always have headphones and a podcast downloaded! 

KRISTI ENSIGN

ROLE: Client Vision Curator

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Delta — mostly because if I have a long layover, I want lounge access.

FAVORITE FOOD: Ribeye — growing up on a cattle farm, my dad taught me how to grill at an early age.

FAVORITE DRINK: Pink Gin and Tonic — friends in England introduced me to a “Pink Gin,” and now it’s the only way I like it: rhubarb gin, botanical tonic, and sliced strawberries served in a Copa glass.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: London, England — I love the historic architecture and always try to make time for afternoon tea.

TRAVEL TIP: Leave the resort and explore. One of my favorite parts of traveling is talking with locals and following their recommendations for places to discover.

LAUREN KIRK

ROLE: Venue Matchmaker – I find the right place for the right experience!

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Southwest (big fan of the free snacks).

FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi, easily something I’ll never get tired of.

FAVORITE DRINK: Iced coffee or energy drinks, in case it wasn’t obvious I run on caffeine.

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Mountain destinations, there’s nothing better than a quiet morning in the mountains.

TRAVEL TIP: Always leave room in your suitcase.

ALISON SAPIKOSKI-ARNETT

ROLE: Making things look "less shitty."

FAVORITE AIRLINE: Southwest – did you hear they have pistachios and assigned seats now!

FAVORITE FOOD: Peanut Butter

FAVORITE DRINK: Starting the morning with a cup of coffee, ending the day with a glass of red wine. On-site calls for a titos and soda!

FAVORITE EVENT LOCATION: Montage Palmetto Bluff – porchin’ is the life for me.

TRAVEL TIP: Put the phone down and enjoy the view.