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McKenzie Sims
Staff Accountant
Finance
McKenzie Sims
McKenzie is thrilled to be part of the RMC Finance team! She enjoys the challenge of working with numbers and problem-solving. Outside of work, McKenzie can often be found enjoying the fresh air with her two dogs or relaxing on the couch watching reality TV. She is also on a sourdough journey, experimenting with new recipes (with varying levels of success!).
Dennis Baggett
Operations Manager
Lake Tahoe, California
Dennis Baggett
Dennis joins RMC with over fifteen years of hospitality, resort management, and event planning experience. Beginning his career at the Marriott Timber Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, he spent almost ten years in various operations roles with Marriott before diversifying his experience with event planning at Google and public relations for Vail Resorts.
He now calls Reno home and enjoys quick access to the beautiful Lake Tahoe region and surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. An avid skier and backpacker, he spends his free time exploring the mountains or pursuing his creative hobbies, such as photography and woodworking.
LeAnne Zamzow Brandenburg
National Director of Operations
National Operations
LeAnne Zamzow Brandenburg
With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and event management, LeAnne Zamzow Brandenburg is a seasoned event professional renowned for curating exceptional experiences across high-end resorts, corporate gatherings, and large-scale events. An expert in event operations, sales, and client-vendor relations, she has collaborated with leading hospitality brands, action sports organizations, non-profits, and sustainable industries to deliver seamless, high-impact programs, including corporate, social, and wedding events. Before joining RMC, LeAnne led and helped develop event teams and departments at premier destinations such as The Lodge at Blue Sky – Auberge Resorts Collection, River Bottoms Ranch, and The Resort at Paws Up.
An Idaho native with dual citizenship, LeAnne brings a global perspective to her work, having traveled extensively including a year-long backpacking journey through South & Central America. She enjoys exploring Montana with her husband, road trips, backcountry snowboarding, hiking, and camping. A passionate wellness and exercise advocate and devoted animal lover, she aspires to fulfill her dream of becoming a dog show judge.
Becca Blay
National Director of Operations
National Operations
Becca Blay
Having grown up a ski racer in Vermont, Becca quickly migrated West to its bigger mountains, after college. She began her career in Aspen, Colorado, working with the Aspen Ski Company as a National Sales Manager. While enjoying the high altitude and the outdoors, Becca fell in love with mountain biking. Her career took a huge turn when she signed a contract to race professional cycling and moved to Boulder to train. After 15 years of racing and traveling the world, Becca retired from cycling and transitioned her career to events, where she ran large-scale fundraising galas.
Becca enjoys seeing clients happy and delivering customer service that goes above and beyond expectations. In her free time, she loves yoga, hiking, and swimming.
Cory Capps
Senior Operations Manager
Aspen, Colorado
Cory Capps
Cory’s expertise lies in creating and executing dynamic multi-layered events and immersive brand experiences. With a foundation in experiential and sponsorship marketing, Cory specializes in developing innovative event strategies that elevate brand presence and engage audiences. Her passion for designing impactful experiences drives her to deliver thoughtful, out-of-the-box solutions tailored to her clients’ unique goals.
Cory stays ahead of industry trends, always exploring new ways to differentiate brands from their competitors through engaging activations and creative event solutions. Her commitment to client success ensures that each event not only captivates but also delivers measurable business results.
Before joining RMC, Cory led the marketing division at Banner Public Affairs, where she oversaw integrated marketing strategies and experiential initiatives for clients. Cory holds a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.
Amaka Nwigwe
Director of Operations
Wine Country, California
Amaka Nwigwe
Jamie Luther
Director of Sales
Charleston, South Carolina
Jamie Luther
With over 15 years of experience in South Carolina’s hospitality industry, Jamie, originally from the Midwest, has fully embraced the Southern lifestyle and dedicated most of her career to hotels in Charleston and the Lowcountry, after initially working on the events side.
Outside of work, Jamie enjoys fitness, wellness, spending time with her son, Andrew (who attends West Point), and creating a vibrant closet. She is also an aspiring chocolate aficionado!
Tyler Brackett
Event Operations Manager
RMC Events
Tyler Brackett
Tyler Brackett is a Colorado native, whose passion for detail was instilled at a young age when he learned to build cars with his uncle. His strong work ethic continued into his adult years, first in the automotive industry detailing cars, and then shifting into the culinary world as a cook in several local restaurants. RMC Events is lucky to have Tyler’s motivation and dedication on our team. During his free time, Tyler enjoys learning new languages and expanding his love of music by studying music theory.
Devon Turnbull
Senior Sales & Operations Coordinator
Vail, Colorado
Devon Turnbull
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Devon graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Hospitality Management. She now resides in Vail, Colorado, where she enjoys skiing, hiking, and playing pickleball in her free time.
Devon brings over three years of experience in hospitality, having previously worked at Inspirato as a Destination Concierge and Planner. With a strong communication, problem-solving, and time management background, she is excited to leverage her skills to support RMC’s ongoing growth and success.
Kiley Long
Senior Sales Manager
Denver, Colorado
Kiley Long
Kiley is nearly a Colorado native, calling the mountains her home since childhood. Raised in the foothills outside of the city, she still finds the greatest peace and joy in life when amongst nature and the mountains. Kiley attended Colorado State University and worked in professional sports for over a decade, spending years with the Colorado Avalanche.
After much time in the sports industry working in ticket sales, events, customer service, and premium client hospitality, she started a new chapter as a Senior Event Director for a hospital and has remained in and around event sales and operations for the last several years. When not working, you can likely find her with family and friends, in the mountains with her golden retriever, or being a foodie and trying something new!
Darren Moffett
Senior Sales Manager
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Darren Moffett
Darren spent the last 25+ years of his career supporting large-scale events by providing creative technical production solutions across a diverse client base, from corporate general sessions and trade shows to concert touring and action sports. Understanding a client’s needs and partnering with them from concept to completion is such a rewarding experience for him!
Originally from Southern California, Darren moved to Jackson Hole six years ago and has embraced the active lifestyle there. He’s passionate about snowboarding and all things winter! He has two teenage sons, who keep him busy and inspired.
Amy Thomason
Director of Sales
Wine Country, California
Amy Thomason
A rare native bird of Wine Country, Amy grew up in the hills overlooking Napa Valley and Sonoma County. With over 20 years of experience in sales and event management, she offers a unique perspective that bridges the needs of both clients and partners, forging strong relationships that often blossom into friendships.
Outside her professional life, Amy’s vibrant personality shines through her love for dancing and performance. She is a dedicated supporter of her daughter, Ruby Rae, a figure skater, and actively volunteers with multiple non-profit organizations. When she’s not enjoying live music and great food around town, Amy cherishes quiet moments at their Spring Mountain ranch.
Lanae Dunn
Senior Operations Manager
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Lanae Dunn
Lanae was originally from the southeast but considers Wydaho home. Her previous 15 years have been in hotel hospitality in various departments. Lanae is excited to use this experience and previously cultivated local vendor relationships to jump on board and support the Jackson Hole office!
She enjoys hiking, road biking, photography, and reading in her spare time. Family is very important to Lanae and she visits them as much as she can. She also loves to travel stateside and internationally.
Hunter Beals
Senior Sales Manager
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Hunter Beals
Originally from Florida, Hunter is a ten-year events industry veteran with an educational background from one of the top hospitality schools in the world. After working in convention centers, stadiums/arenas, country clubs, and hotels, she joins RMC to utilize her variety of experience to showcase all the Lowcountry has to offer. When not working, Hunter enjoys spending her time learning through travel, gaining industry certifications, and hanging out in Forsyth Park with her pup, Lincoln.
Javier Munoz
General Manager
Denver, Colorado
Javier Munoz
Originally from Colombia, Javier spent his formative years between Colombia and Chile. He pursued Hotel Management in Switzerland, which led him to a career in luxury hotels across Switzerland, Qatar, Mexico, and various cities in the United States. With a strong background in sales and event planning, Javier has successfully orchestrated conferences, incentive trips, and social events in these diverse destinations.
Javier is deeply passionate about crafting experiential events, whether attending or planning them. He thrives on bringing together various elements to create a cohesive message and evoke a powerful emotional response.
Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Javier’s global experience is matched by his personal journey. He met his wife, Alexandra, while working in the Middle East, and together they have two daughters, ages 9 and 6, who were born in Miami. Recently, they’ve returned to Denver after a few years in Texas, eager to embrace Colorado’s outdoor adventures, including skiing and mountain biking, and to immerse themselves in the vibrant local lifestyle.
Hannah Chorpenning
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Charleston, South Carolina
Hannah Chorpenning
Hannah, a Colorado native with a degree in biology from San Diego State University, was introduced to the hospitality industry at a young age due to her parents’ involvement in the incentive travel & events industry for almost 20 years. Over the past eight years, she has gained experience as a Brand Ambassador, traveling and supporting various on-site corporate events. In the past year, Hannah expanded her role to Project Manager, where she successfully planned and executed corporate gifting experiences. Through these roles, she realized that her true passion and talent lie in event planning and execution.
Having recently moved to Charleston, Hannah is enjoying the adventure of exploring her new city. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends, going to the beach, and enjoying live music. Her Colorado roots still draw her to skiing, hiking, and spending time with family whenever she visits home.
Maria Schut
AR Specialist
Finance
Maria Schut
Maria is originally from the Philippines and used to travel to the US for vacation, where she fell in love with Colorado and decided to make it her new home.
Maria earned an MBA degree and has worked in the Finance Industry for the past decade, where she has held a variety of positions and imparted her knowledge and expertise globally. Most notably, she worked at Amazon for 7 years, overseeing the Global Accounts Receivable for the AWS APAC Region.
In addition to her passion for dealing with numbers, Maria enjoys outdoor activities such as skydiving. She and her husband enjoy connecting on the weekends by volunteering at organizations such as Make-A-Wish Foundation and Joys Kitchen.
Megan Macias
Senior Sales Manager
Santa Barbara, California
Megan Macias
Originally hailing from Thousand Oaks, California, Megan boasts over a decade of experience in event planning. She has excelled as a wedding planner with her own company, Festive Event Planning. She recently managed events at Acme Hospitality, overseeing sales across their seven distinguished restaurant concepts in Santa Barbara. Recognized as a top wedding planner by California Wedding Day, Megan is dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind, seamless, and stunning experiences for her clients.
A proud UCSB alumna, Megan is thrilled to represent the region she loves. In her personal time, she embraces the Santa Barbara lifestyle by training for marathons along the picturesque beaches, enjoying live performances at the bowl, and exploring the city’s parks and attractions with her two sons, Kye and Rhys.
Dominic Martin
Senior Sales & Operations Manager
Lake Tahoe, California Reno, Nevada
Dominic Martin
Dominic Martin, CSEP, began his meeting and event industry journey in 2013, gaining experience across corporate, social, weddings, and live events. In his most recent role, Dominic founded and operated Martin Gunderson Events, a successful high-end wedding and event planning company. Now, that he has joined the RMC Family, Dominic is excited to bring his experience to the team and is eager to create impactful and memorable events together.
Kim Valha
Vice President of National Sales
National Sales
Kim Valha
Kim, a graduate of Rollins College, brings over 30 years of hospitality industry experience having held senior global positions with 360 Destination Group, The Walt Disney Company, ConferenceDirect, and HelmsBriscoe. Kim brings a unique perspective to her clients with her diverse background and understanding of the importance of bespoke, customized solutions.
In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and two children having traveled to 30+ countries so far!
Savannah Saiz
Senior Sales & Operations Coordinator
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Savannah Saiz
With a deep love for Santa Fe’s vibrant culture, exceptional food, and close-knit community, Savannah brings the same passion to her work in the event industry. Her expertise in creating memorable events is fueled by the inspiration she draws from her surroundings and her cherished family moments. Balancing her career with family life, Savannah excels at blending her appreciation for local flavor with her professional creativity to craft truly unique experiences.
Lauren Heath
General Manager
Aspen, Colorado
Lauren Heath
Lauren eats, sleeps, and breathes hospitality. Originally from South Carolina, she has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for 15 years working in restaurants, hotels, and most recently a DMC as a leader and sales professional. Immersed in the Colorado lifestyle, Lauren knows all the ins and outs of beautiful Aspen, CO.
On her days off you will find her soaking in the Colorado sun on a long hike, participating in a hot yoga class, or going on adventures with her husband, Stephen, and 2 sons Mills and Wilder (aka Wildman).
Shelby Hunter
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Denver, Colorado
Shelby Hunter
A Colorado native, Shelby received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing, with concentrations in Marketing Communications and Sports/Entertainment/Event Management from Johnson & Wales University – Denver. After college, she started her career at the Fillmore Auditorium. Since then, Shelby has garnered experience in various roles in wedding venues, radio promotions, and hotels. She most recently spent two years touring with various bands and musical artists!
In her free time, Shelby enjoys spending time with her friends and family, most notably traveling to San Diego to see her niece and nephews.
Carrie Felix
Senior Operations Manager
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Carrie Felix
Carrie was born and raised in Georgia but has called the Lowcountry home for 8 years. While working at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee she found her passion for events and knew that was the career she wanted. For the past 7 years, she has been at Montage Palmetto Bluff as a Conference Service Manager, and during that time she gained the Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification.
Becky Lewin
Sales Manager
Park City, Utah
Becky Lewin
Becky Lewin, originally from Kansas, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University in Interior Design. She has lived in Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. And now, after 2 decades of living in Park City, she considers Utah her permanent home. While raising two daughters, Becky volunteered for their schools and various nonprofits. For the past 3 years, Becky has transitioned from managing her own personal training business to dipping her toes into the event world. She is well-versed in logistics and developing programs for a seamless client and guest experience.
In her spare time, Becky loves to stay active and enjoys many outdoor activities, especially skiing, mountain biking, and hiking.
Zach Boor
Senior Operations Manager
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Zach Boor
Zach was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, where he began his hospitality career in sales and event management, prior to moving to the Hostess City of the South in 2021. Once in Savannah, Zach joined the sales and event team at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District where he was most recently the Director of Events.
In addition to event management, Zach has a passion for music, and sings professionally at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah. In his free time, you’ll find Zach exploring the Low Country or working on home improvement projects.
Samantha Johnson
Chief Finance Officer
Executive
Samantha Johnson
With over 15 years of experience in Finance and Accounting positions in the UK and the US, Samantha brings experience from a variety of industries including the wine industry, direct-to-consumer clothing, consulting, and hospitality, and now RMC. Her various roles have afforded her experience in accounting, budgeting, team-development, auditing, and supporting fast-growth businesses. Born and raised in the London suburbs, Samantha is an ACCA qualified accountant with an Executive MBA from London Business School. She has been in the US since 2018, living in wine country and now Colorado, with her family.
Josh Aldama
Director of Regional Sales
Regional Sales
Josh Aldama
Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Josh’s hospitality experience started with food & beverage in high school and expanded into 15 years of management working at amusement parks, restaurants and airports. After pursuing his B.S. in Hospitality Management from the Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona, he switched gears into special events. Post-graduation, Josh joined MGM Resorts Event Productions in Las Vegas, where he grew from a Supervisor to an Event Producer, working with a broadscale of events. After six years with MGM, he transitioned to Sales with Blueprint Studios, where he thrived in managing events across the Los Angeles area and later expanded his scope regionally for seven years as a Creative Account Director. Josh has stayed connected to the industry by serving as the President of ILEA for the Las Vegas & Los Angeles Chapters and continues to be connected through various associations.
Josh loves spending time with his family and friends (AKA his Modern Family). You’ll find him enjoying his free time at Disneyland, playing Durak (a Russian card game) with friends, going to the movies, traveling, bidding on auction items and trying new restaurants.
Haley Moll
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Aspen, Colorado
Haley Moll
Haley studied Event Management at Central Michigan University, where she was awarded the Intern Spotlight Award for forming new supplier relations and creating highly anticipated events at a local winery. After a summer season of wedding coordination at a local resort, Haley dove into corporate incentive planning with an ardent passion. Haley’s mission in life is to be a resident in the places she wants to promote. With her goal to provide the truly unique opportunities only a local would know, Haley could not be happier with exchanging the Great Lakes of Michigan for the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Sabrina Zanier
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Vail, Colorado
Sabrina Zanier
Sabrina is from Aspen, Colorado and recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. During her time at CU, Sabrina was a Registered Behavior Technician, a healthcare professional specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. She implemented treatment plans related to skill acquisition and behavior reduction to children on the Autism Spectrum. Most recently, Sabrina was an Event Staffer for RMC and is now very excited to be joining RMC as the Sales & Operations Coordinator for the Vail team!
Sabrina lives in Denver, CO and enjoys exploring her new city! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, attending concerts, trying new recipes, winter and water skiing, snowmobiling, and engaging in various arts and crafts! Sabrina also has a passion for animals and is looking forward to adopting a dog soon!
Savannah Wood
Operational Systems Manager
Operational Systems
Savannah Wood
A proud native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Savannah is an alumna of Louisiana State University, where she earned her BS in Human Movement Science. While working as a Medical Assistant and using an Electronic Health Record as a front-end user, she discovered her knack for improving the quality and efficiency of operational systems and user workflows. She was then hired as that EHR’s Clinical Business Analyst and worked in that role for 4.5 years before joining RMC.
Savannah and her husband Frank welcomed their first child in 2023! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, playing tennis, spending time on the water, finding concerts to attend, and getting away from the hot Louisiana weather as often as possible, especially to go skiing!
Liz Duran
Senior Operations Manager
Santa Barbara, California
Liz Duran
Liz was born and raised in Silicon Valley and has dedicated the better part of two decades to designing and executing engaging events for high-profile film and tech clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating UCLA, a love of film led Liz to pursue fundraising and event management positions with the California Film Institute, Sundance Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival and Alamo Drafthouse. She has worked with studios and streaming sites, such as Disney, HBO, Netflix and Amazon, on publicity tours, and local tech clients on product launches, including Apple, Facebook, Google and Salesforce.
Since moving to Santa Barbara in 2020 to be closer to family, Liz and her sister have a opened a small plant shop, aptly named Sisters Plant Shop. When she is not tending to plants or visiting vineyards, you can find her attentively doting on her Corgi pup, Oona.
Maggie Jones
Senior Operations Manager
Vail, Colorado
Maggie Jones
Maggie was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware before moving to Denver, Colorado for college and Rocky Mountain adventures. She has a degree in Baking & Pastry and loves making/eating soft pretzels. Maggie started working for her family’s catering business as soon as she could see above the counter. After taking a step out of the kitchen, she spent most of her career in hotels, in all thing’s food & beverage and events. She loves the constant change and challenge each event brings, while striving to make them all exceptional and unique.
Maggie loves everything mountain life has to offer – hiking, snowboarding, and year-round Christmas lights. On her days off, you can find her reading, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and spending time with her boyfriend, Eric and dog, Waffles.
Stephanie Swanson
Senior Operations Manager
Big Sky, Montana
Stephanie Swanson
Born and raised in Colorado, Stephanie is no stranger to life in the city and mountains. Having more than a decade of experience planning and executing events of all shapes and sizes in Colorado and throughout the US, Stephanie prides herself on offering a truly exceptional experience to each and every one of her clients and vendor partners. As a veraciously creative thinker, Stephanie also believes that there is never a problem that can be presented to her, that she can’t find a solution for. Her passion for what she does paired with her tried and true work ethic – bring a contagious and inspiring energy everywhere she goes.
When she isn’t working, you likely will always find her alongside her furry side kick – Ms. Penelope Picklebottom, out and about town enjoying good music, great food and even better company.
Zuri Vasquez Bedolla
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Zuri Vasquez Bedolla
Zuri was born and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho. She is a proud, first-generation American and daughter to immigrant parents from Tlaxcala, Mexico. Zuri graduated from the University of Utah, with a dual major in Business Administration and Spanish, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Having honed her skills with a luxury skincare startup in Park City, she is thrilled to bring her experience to the dynamic team in Jackson Hole.
Outside of work, she is passionate about innovation, sustainability, fashion and education. When not immersed in professional endeavors, she finds joy in biking through scenic trails, finding balance in yoga, exploring the nuances of art, embarking on travel adventures and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Stacey Henderson
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Stacey Henderson
Olivia Jackson
Operations Manager
Park City, Utah
Olivia Jackson
Olivia has lived all across the United States, from Laguna Beach to the LowCountry, but Park City has always felt like home. After attending The College of Charleston and living in South Carolina for nearly 8 years, she decided to return to Utah. She missed Park City and its perfect blend of comfort and culture. Olivia’s experience working with luxury corporations began at just 17 years old, and has always been a perfect fit for her. Creativity and attention to detail are the core values that drive Olivia to strive for service excellence.
At home, Olivia enjoys painting (both watercolor and acrylic), watching bad Rom-Coms, and spending time with her overzealous Yorkie, Winston. She hopes to one day look back on a life well lived, both personally and professionally.
Camryn Anonson
Creative Manager
Creative
Camryn Anonson
Camryn is a Des Moines native with a passion for blending creativity, relationship building, and innovative concepts. She graduated with a degree in Marketing and Sales from Iowa State University. After having immersed herself in diverse marketing arenas, Camryn discovered her fascination for events. Now, she brings all these skills together in her current role, always striving to exceed expectations and curating unforgettable experiences for everyone involved.
Having now relocated to Denver, Camryn found herself drawn to the city’s vibrant energy and opportunities. On sunny days, you’ll find her trying out new dining spots, visiting microbreweries, or enjoying wake surfing and skiing on the lake. When it’s snowy, she’s up in the Rockies, snowboarding on fresh powder. Her love for new experiences also extends to impromptu travels and backpacking trips, as she is always seeking new adventures.
Michelle Sanders
Senior Sales Manager
Vail, Colorado
Michelle Sanders
Michelle began her career in local TV right out of college and had an exciting career ‘selling air’ as a media industry veteran. With 20 years of experience in TV and national radio advertising sales, Michelle served in roles that expanded from on-air talent to Senior VP of Sales with media giants such as Time Warner, Interep, Warner Brothers and Focus360|MMG.
Originally from St. Louis, Michelle also lived and worked in Chicago, NYC, Kansas City (go Chiefs!) and South Texas. She fell in love with the high country and made the move to Colorado after a fabulous family vacation there in 2009. She and her family happily call Eagle, Colorado home.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Michelle’s heart belongs to her cherished family – her husband, Dan, and their three children. On the weekends you can find Michelle and Dan cheering on their son, Wyatt, during his football games. Or traveling to California to visit their other son, Gantt, and daughter, Annabelle. Michelle’s passion also extends to her canine companions, especially her loyal, yellow lab, Bo.
Stefanie Richardson
Senior Sales & Operations Coordinator
Wine Country, California
Stefanie Richardson
A Sonoma County local, Stefanie grew up in an agricultural family volunteering at fundraising events from a young age, where she quickly discovered a love for community engagement. After graduating design school in Los Angeles, she began running Marketing Events for movie premieres at the world-renowned Cinerama Dome. She decided to bring her experience back to her roots in Sonoma County, working as a freelance marketing consultant & general manager of a popular brunch spot in the North Bay. There she developed a private catering and event program, utilizing a digital marketing plan to engage clients. When the 2017 Tubb’s fires hit, Stefanie felt called to action and tapped into her community to start SOCO Fire Relief, which became the largest donation drop off & redistribution center in Northern California.
In her free time, Stefanie enjoys heading to the coast with her boyfriend, Andy, to take their cattle dog, Stevie Nicks, on vista hikes in the sunshine. Her design school education fed her love of film, fashion & architecture and she can often be found on a FaceTime call helping friends & family pick out outfits or designing a new space! A true Californian, her newly found appreciation for biodynamic gardening has ushered her homelife into an era of fresh veggies, plants & pollinators, which bring a sense of gratitude to each day.
Dominic VennLever
Chief Growth Officer
Executive
Dominic VennLever
Initially from the United Kingdom, after completing his studies, Dominic embarked on a year-long backpacking adventure. Filled with a passion for experiences and travel, he embraced a nomadic lifestyle, working and exploring diverse corners of the world. His adventures eventually led him to a decade-long career in the cruise industry, joining Holland America Cruise Lines, where he managed onboard sales, charters, entertainment, and guest experiences across 15 magnificent ships.
During his time at sea, fate intervened when Dominic crossed paths with Jessica while she was singing in one of the ships onboard shows, later leading to them getting married, unpacking their bags, and relocating back to Jessica’s Southern California hometown, eager to embark on a new chapter together and start a family. Today, they are the proud parents of three wonderful sons.
While bidding farewell to the cruise industry, Dominic’s professional journey took an exciting turn as he started his life working on land in America, including roles as General Manager at Classic Party Rentals, Director of Sales at Bright Event Rentals, Vice President of Sales at Choura Events, and General Manager of Blueprint Studios, overseeing sales and operations behind upwards of 6,500 events a year nationwide.
Driven by an unwavering passion, Dominic still yearned to continue his dream of constructing once-in-a-lifetime experiences in a travel/destination setting, alongside a devoted collective of individuals. This led him to jump at the opportunity to join the fantastic RMC team!
Belle Benedetti
Sales Manager
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Belle Benedetti
Belle Benedetti, originally from Sarasota, Florida, has dedicated her career to the hospitality industry. After graduating with a B.S. in Tourism & Hospitality Management, she pursued career opportunities in some of the country’s most sought-after destinations, including New Orleans, Lake Tahoe, Austin and finally found home in Santa Fe, in 2018. Drawn to Santa Fe’s desert-mountain environment, Belle also fell in love with the town’s unique blend of native and global cultures, and proximity to untouched nature. She brings over a decade of experience in hospitality management and is proud to showcase the City Different with RMC clientele.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Belle is a proud mother and finds joy in cooking, skiing, hiking, and supporting the arts. She firmly believes in the power of creating magical moments and treasures the opportunity to make lasting memories for others.
Mitzi Forrester
Regional General Manager
Lake Tahoe, California Reno, Nevada Vail, Colorado Wine Country, California
Mitzi Forrester
Mitzi is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the dynamic world of hospitality! Her passion for delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences has shaped her successful career as a sales and events leader.
Having lived in the Vail Valley for over 13 years, Mitzi’s love for the outdoors has been a constant source of inspiration and rejuvenation. Whether it’s enjoying the slopes of the majestic Rocky Mountains, or exploring the picturesque trails with her husband and two beloved dogs, Mitzie finds solace and joy in embracing nature’s wonders. While excelling professionally, Mitzi also finds immense pride and joy in her role as mom, to her two sons.
Amy Johnson
Senior Sales & Operations Coordinator
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Amy Johnson
Amy was born and raised in the Carolinas and is a Colorado Springs transplant. She studied Psychology at Anderson University in South Carolina and has a passion for working with and serving people. After graduating, Amy traveled and volunteered internationally for a year. After her return to the US, she began her career in hospitality. Amy enjoys creating the most enjoyable and purposeful experiences for the people she serves.
Eliza Heath
Regional Senior Sales Manager
Big Sky, Montana
Eliza Heath
As a true native of Jackson Hole, Eliza brings her 15+ years of relationships with her, as well as an extensive “little black book” filled with the best experiences you can find throughout the local area.
After graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, she lives by the saying, “you don’t’ know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been.” Eliza’s passion for curating once-in-a-lifetime events and experiences for her clients continues to grow and flourish, and she is thrilled to now expand her reach to encompass Big Sky, Montana – which she calls “one of the best kept secrets in the West.’
Outside of her professional career, Eliza loves spending time with her husband Levi, son Bodie, and two dogs: Hudson and Ridley – and you can almost always find her outside, soaking up the sunshine, on or near a body of water, or tending to her garden at home.
Miranda Lewin
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Park City, Utah
Miranda Lewin
Miranda moved to Park City in 2005 and has considered herself a native ever since! She attended Salt Lake City’s Westminster College graduating with a major in Music and a minor in Communication. Miranda continues to perform as a musician and enjoys the outdoor activities Park City has to offer – skiing, hiking, and outdoor concerts in the summer. Before her role as a Sales and Operations Coordinator, Miranda started out as an event staff for RMC in 2022 and has loved being part of the team ever since!
Lorena Abad
Senior Creative Manager
Creative
Lorena Abad
Lorena was born in Bogota, Colombia. She moved to the United States at a young age and grew up right by the beach in Sarasota, Florida. Her career in the event industry began in 2013 when she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to study Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University. Since that time, she has worked with numerous event companies and planners in Nashville and has planned countless luxury events from intimate gatherings to 5,000 person events. She is a visionary and an innovator, with the creativity and attention to detail to transform any space into an unforgettable event experience!
In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors! On a sunny day, you will find her either kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, rollerblading, playing volleyball, or hanging out with her pup, Elliott!
Terasina Bonanini
General Manager
Big Sky, Montana
Terasina Bonanini
Terasina is an enthusiastic event operations leader with over a decade of experience organizing events at prestigious galleries and museums across the United States. She has a keen eye for detail and a talent for handling complex events with a natural ability to handle unexpected challenges effortlessly.
Drawing inspiration from her upbringing, Terasina spent her childhood growing up on a lake in Montana. When she is not working, she loves to enjoy the outdoors, often skiing at Big Sky or floating down the Yellowstone River with her partner James, and their dog.
Raven Bean
Warehouse & Production Manager
RMC Events
Raven Bean
Raven hails from Everett, Washington, and although Colorado allows her to indulge in her hobby of hiking, she’d be lying if she said she didn’t miss the ocean from time-to-time! Raven brings a broad, well-rounded perspective to RMC, with experience in a variety of industries, from Food & Beverage to Beauty & Wellness – all with a common thread of hospitality and customer service running throughout.
In her free time, Raven loves golfing, fishing, coloring, trying new foods, snorkeling, going on road trips and attending music festivals!
Alison Lynch-Loomis
Operations Manager
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Alison Lynch-Loomis
Over the past several years, Alison’s professional journey has been nothing short of diverse and exciting. From 2017 to 2020, she served as a Sales and Operations Coordinator at RMC in both the Vail and the Denver/Colorado Springs offices, where she honed her skills and developed a deep passion for the field. In between her time at RMC, Alison explored other opportunities, working as a meeting planner for a foot and ankle company and embracing the beauty of nature as a venue director for a ranch.
In October 2022, Alison tied the knot with her wonderful partner in the picturesque town of Vail. When she’s not busy with work, you can find her frolicking in the mountains with her three dogs, fishing in serene rivers, mountain biking, or hiking under the warm summer sun. As the winter snow falls, you’ll spot Alison carving through the slopes with a smile on her face. She also harbors a secret dream to one day own a charming farm, complete with chickens, goats, and horses!
Ashley Chaney
General Manager
Charleston, South Carolina
Ashley Chaney
Ashley Chaney has been in the hospitality industry since he was old enough to work. He has over 15 years of food and beverage operations and leadership experience in hotels, including brands such as Westin, Sea Island Resort, and Montage International. Throughout his career, he has always gravitated toward and excelled in event planning and execution.
On his days off, Ashley enjoys exploring Charleston and finding opportunities for “adventures” with his wife Lauren and daughter Avery. You can find him golfing, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his little one.
Misty Warren
Sales & Operations Manager
Wine Country, California
Misty Warren
Being born and raised in Napa, it was already set in the stars that Misty would fall in love with luxury and hospitality! From start to finish, she takes much pride in making the clients’ experience more hospitable and personable. Misty garnered this knowledge from her 15-year career in some of the world’s greatest, boutique luxury hotels.
Living in Sonoma County for the past 8 years, and living in Napa previously, Misty is able to contribute directly to her community and she is proud to be a local! Misty’s love for adventure goes hand in hand with travel, which she loves to share with her husband and their beautiful pit bull, Theia Love.
Kyle DuBois
Director of Sales
Vail, Colorado
Kyle DuBois
An Acadiana Native, Kyle began his career and passion for events in 2006, shortly after, he attended Louisiana State University and graduated in 2013.
After University he moved to Texas where he continued his journey in events. Kyle currently has a combined career of ten years in events – stemming from private gatherings, weddings, festivals, concerts, conferences, non-profit galas, political fundraising, corporate, incentive, government, and commercial events.
Kyle aspires to learn, grow, and succeed in all aspects of his career while being passionate about the future and success of businesses of all enterprises. He contributes his strengths to his family and lifelong friends, saying that having a loving and supportive family has helped him achieve all his victories in life.
Georgia Fischmann
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Santa Barbara, California
Georgia Fischmann
Georgia is a southern girl from New Orleans with roots in San Francisco, excited to be back on the West Coast! Graduated from LSU as a biology major and psychology minor, and most of her professional experience is actually in the medical field. She has varied experience in the hospitality industry, including event planning for a biomedical research facility and several positions in the restaurant industry. With a lifetime of knowledge from observing and helping her mother with her business as a luxury property manager and interior designer, she found her skills more useful in collaborative and creative outlets.
In her free time, she loves to swim, hike, and run outdoors (the California weather is going to make that a lot more enjoyable). She values family above all, and nothing brings her greater joy than entertaining and cooking for them! Social and fun-loving, she is always up for meeting new people and bringing friends together.
Taylor Pingree
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Big Sky, Montana
Taylor Pingree
Taylor grew up exploring the outdoors in the mountains of Colorado. This love for the outdoors took him to Bozeman, Montana where he attended Montana State University, and hasn’t looked back. While attending college, in order to get a free ski pass, he took a part-time job as a bellman at Big Sky Resort helping guests with bags, valet, and shuttles around the area. This is where his love for hospitality was found. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and many seasons working at Big Sky, Taylor was the first person hired for the valet/bell team at the new Kimpton Armory Hotel in downtown Bozeman and transitioned to start his own valet company. He worked as a chauffeur for a short time before deciding to combine his passions for hospitality and event planning and joined the team at RMC to share his affection for the little slice of paradise he calls home.
In his free time, you can find Taylor on a snowboard, almost year-round, or on a river whitewater rafting in the summer. In addition, he enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, hanging with friends, and enjoying a craft beer at a local brewery.
Bryant Sterczala
Director of Operations & Events
Big Sky, Montana RMC Events
Bryant Sterczala
Bryant is a storyteller, an event producer, and a writer by trade, who moved to Bozeman five years ago. With over a decade of experience producing large-scale events, Bryant has worked on both the creative & logistical sides of the event industry. He has helped create iconic events, including the New York Marathon, the Five Boro Bike Tour, the 2018 PBR Event of the Year, the Avon 39 Walks to End Breast Cancer, and countless events of all kinds.
Opting to spend his 30s in the mountains’ serenity, Bryant started life in Bozeman. Within five months, Bryant went from not knowing a single person to landing several significant contracts. Focusing his efforts locally, Bryant designed the BZN International Film Festival from scratch, took the Big Sky PBR to new heights, helped launch the Jackson PBR & the Wildlands Festival, and organized the Hatch, MT Creative Summit. Since then, he has produced events for the Museum of the Rockies, Warriors & Quiet Waters, the WCCN & SLAM.
Bailey Hardwick
Senior Operations Manager
Wine Country, California
Bailey Hardwick
Bailey recently relocated to Wine Country from Sacramento where she was an Events and Adventures Director for an active Senior living Community. Bailey graduated from Sacramento State with a degree in Events & Tourism and she excited to jump into the world of DMCs. Bailey has been an events manager for 8 years which has given her the opportunity to work with cruise lines, entertainment, Disneyland, and now RMC!
Bailey loves spending her days off finding dog-friendly restaurants for her and her pup, Andy, and enjoying live music. She is also a Wedding Officiant and enjoys performing ceremonies. In fact, she just recently had the opportunity to marry her own parents!
Berry Hoffman
Senior Operations Manager
Vail, Colorado
Berry Hoffman
Berry was born and raised in New York where she lived until she moved to Colorado in 2018, starting in Denver and moving to Vail in 2020. She began her career in New York City as a Sales Assistant for a high-end fashion label, who she was with for 11 years. Not only was Berry in sales, she also developed and launched a jewelry and shoe line. When she moved to Denver, she made a career move into Marketing as a project manager. And now Berry is thrilled to be in the events world at RMC. When she has down time she loves to ski, hike and just drive around exploring with her best companion Riva, a 3-year-old Bernedoodle, who is a spit fire!
Stacey Yagi
Sales & Operations Coordinator
Park City, Utah
Stacey Yagi
Assisting the Park City/Salt Lake City team to meet clients’ needs is Sales & Operations Coordinator Stacey Yagi. Stacey has almost 20 years of experience working in destination management. She joined her first Park City-area DMC in 2001, just before the 2002 Winter Olympics came to town. Since then, Stacey has worked as a local contractor as well as a travel director working with clients all over the US. She joined the Park City/Salt Lake City team in 2017 and has become the go-to person for scheduling staff, sourcing special amenity and gift items for clients, and helping to keep the office running smoothly.
Stacey, who was raised all over the Western US, settled in Utah at age 12. She lived in Park City for 12 years and now resides in Salt Lake City with her husband. They have 3 children.
Jillian Burnham
Senior Sales Manager
Park City, Utah
Jillian Burnham
Born and raised in South Jordan, UT, Jillian has always been surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and everything that comes with it. She has a love of being active and enjoying the outdoors. Her sport of choice was dance, which she began at 3 years old and continued through college at the University of Utah. Although she would have liked to try college in another state, being a Ute fan was in her blood since day one, and couldn’t imagine being on any other football sideline, Go Utes! . While at the university, Jillian got her bachelor’s in Mass Communication and knew she was meant to be in the events & hospitality realm in one way or another. After working her way up and building relationships in town, she consistently designed, planned, and executed events in both Park City & Salt Lake City since 2015. To say she has a love for the luxury resort market is an understatement!
Hannah Phelan
Corporate Trainer
Human Resources
Hannah Phelan
Minnesota native Hannah Phelan has a story similar to many Park City locals – she came for a visit, fell in love with the spectacular scenery and local culture, and never left. Hannah has been working in the hospitality industry in Park City for over 10 years. When she joined RMC in 2016 as an Operations Manager, Hannah enjoyed building lasting relationships with her clients and vendors in Park City, as well as other RMC destinations. Now as RMC’s Corporate Trainer, Hannah gets to share her wisdom and knowledge with new employees.
When she’s not working, Hannah loves gardening, reading, experimenting in the kitchen, and exploring the Wasatch mountains and lakes with friends and her rescue pups.
Guy Jordan
General Manager
Park City, Utah
Guy Jordan
Guy came to RMC with over twelve years of experience in event planning, brand development, and celebrity talent relations. He spent a number of years managing some of the biggest musical acts in Hollywood, coordinating concert tours, product endorsements, and red carpet events. Guy’s background ensured a seamless transition when he entered the destination management industry and joined RMC as an Operations Manager in 2013. After two short years, it became apparent that Guy’s rapport with clients, as well as his background in the negotiations, was suited for a position in sales and he was promoted to Sales Manager for RMC’s Park City and Salt Lake City offices in 2015. As RMC continued to grow, Guy became Director of Corporate Sales in 2019 and is now General Manager.
A Utah native, Guy received his bachelor’s degree in advertising from Pepperdine University and includes skiing, scuba diving, travel, and wine among his interests.
Chelsea Steinbach
Director of Operations
Park City, Utah
Chelsea Steinbach
After more than 10 years managing Olympic and professional athletes for the U.S. Ski Team, Chelsea Steinbach joined RMC Park City/Salt Lake City as an Operations Manager in 2019. Using her background and experience managing team logistics, transportation, sponsor events, and high-level donor dinners, Chelsea works with the Park City/Salt Lake City operations team to make sure our clients’ needs are met and their programs run smoothly. Chelsea, who graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Mass Communications, lists account and program management, budget writing and reporting, and travel logistics among her strengths. Her most valuable strength, however, is her ability to communicate needs from the client to the vendor. Bridging the two, Chelsea is able to operate successful programs for RMC clients that they won’t forget!
Even with all of her hard work at RMC, Chelsea still finds time to give back to the community. She is board member of the Utah Chapter of Women In Sports & Events (WISE), a board member of the Park City Chamber of Commerce, and is an Alumni of Leadership Park City – a program to identify and develop local community leaders. And if you want to hear an incredible story, ask her about her great-grandmother who survived the sinking of the Titanic!
Jill Anonson
Director of National Sales
National Sales
Jill Anonson
Jill has been in the industry for over 20 years with experience in Event Management including Experiential Design, Marketing and Sales Strategy, most recently at ITA Group. Having lived in Iowa all her life, she is very grateful of the ability to travel to many different places. She loves visiting all types of domestic and international destinations – sun and fun, mountains, cities, and enjoying it just like a local.
Jill also enjoys spending time at her lake-house in northern Iowa and trying new bars and restaurants in the Des Moines area. She is currently serving on the marketing committee for the Great Outdoors Foundation and was the Event Coordinator for the local chapter of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. She and her husband Jake are empty nesters with their goldendoodle Riley. Their daughter Keara lives in Boston and their daughter Camryn is studying at Iowa State University.
Brandon Bovre
Director of National Sales
National Sales
Brandon Bovre
Brandon, a proud Texas native, boasts over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. His background in meeting planning, hotel sales, and marketing paved the way for a seamless transition into the DMC world. Brandon began his journey with RMC at the Lowcountry office, initially focusing on sales before embracing a hybrid role of sales and operations. His dedication and diverse talents swiftly secured him a promotion to National Sales, showcasing his multifaceted skills within the RMC family. Brandon’s continued priority is forging strong client connections to deeply understand their needs and meticulously curate unforgettable experiences.
Meg Goldberg
Senior Creative Marketing Manager
Marketing
Meg Goldberg
Meg, who is based in Savannah, GA, is a graduate of the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design. She worked in the hospitality/events industry in Savannah for 5 years, most recently as the Sales/Catering Events Manager at Perry Lane Hotel. Before returning to Savannah, Meg spent 13 years working in the fashion and events industry in New York City.
Upon first joining RMC, Meg helped to grow the company’s event rental and design division, 360FIVE, as an Account Manager where she was responsible for brand development, marketing, sales, and event management support. In 2021, the Marketing department was fortunate to gain her as a Creative Marketing Manager. She now oversees RMC’s social media channels and public relations.
Meg loves to create things in her personal time, as well. She also enjoys cooking, tasting wine and spending time with her husband and toddler-aged twins.
Erin Weible
Director of Marketing
Marketing
Erin Weible
Erin brings a broad perspective of the hospitality & event industries to her position as Director of Marketing at RMC. She graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Entertainment Management and a minor in Art & Design. Erin honed her customer service skills as the Front Office Supervisor for the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis, where she was recognized twice as the Five Star Employee of the Quarter. She then went on to work as a Travel Director for Maritz before relocating to Vail and joining the RMC Team, as Operations Manager. During her two years in Vail, Erin contributed to the office’s success and assisted Vail in winning the ‘RMC Office of the Year’ award in 2013. In 2015, Erin moved back to her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, and joined RMC’s Creative Development department. After 6 years of creating unique and exquisite event concepts for clients, Erin is now an integral part of RMC’s Marketing Team and oversees the department as Director.
In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband Jeremy, their daughter Sophie and dog Juniper, doing triathlons, and pouring over interior design trends on Pinterest (where one of these days she’ll actually attempt a project that she’s pinned).
Todd Hunter
Director of Sales
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Todd Hunter
When RMC’s Coastal Carolina & Georgia office had a sales opening, Todd quickly jumped at the opportunity to relocate, stating his “love of the southern people” as his reason to transfer from the Park City office. The move really was a homecoming, as Todd previously spent 3 years living in Savannah and 8 years marketing the southeast. In all, Todd has more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, with an extensive background in creating enriching guest experiences.
Todd spent the early years of his career with Marriott Hotels before joining Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 1997. During this time, he gained significant experience in group sales, catering, and special events. He has been recognized numerous times with sales honors and earned Starwood Hotels’ Presidents Award as a Top Sales Leader worldwide. On a personal note, Todd grew up in the Midwest, imagining travel to incredible destinations. His reality has far out shadowed his wildest dreams as he’s lived in the islands diving beautiful coral reefs and the mountains skiing the greatest snow on earth. Todd is a foodie who loves to travel, learning about different cultures, cuisines and wines. He shares his home with his beautiful Scottie, Sophie.
Tiffany Lucca
Director of Sales & Operations
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Tiffany Lucca
RMC is proud to have Tiffany Lucca as a member of the Lowcountry office. Tiffany brings many years of event planning and operational background to our Coastal Carolina & Georgia Team. Tiffany is originally from Sound Beach, NY, however, she has been in the Lowcountry area for twenty-five years. She is very familiar with the destination and is a valuable asset to RMC. Tiffany’s operational background is very diverse, including restaurants, private clubs, and exclusive resorts. Previously, Tiffany worked for Sea Pines Resort as their Wedding Specialist. She also served as the Catering and Sales Manager for The Heritage Golf Collection, which included four private clubs. Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and their dogs, Buddy and Kimmie. Tiffany can often be found entertaining friends and family in their home.
Sierra Clark
Senior Operations Manager
Charleston, South Carolina
Sierra Clark
Sierra was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She started figure skating at the age of 9 and continued competitively for 10 years continuing into college and joined the College of Charleston club figure skating team. Upon graduating from College of Charleston in 2017, she joined The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort as the Catering and Conference Services Administrative Assistant. Sierra quickly moved into the Conference Concierge position and then into Conference Coordinator. In 2021, she joined the Emeline in downtown Charleston as Conference Services Manager. She then returned to The Sanctuary as Conference Services Manager in November 2021. With her wealth of knowledge about the hospitality industry and the Lowcountry, we are so glad to have Sierra on the RMC Lowcountry team!
Scott Dixon
Regional General Manager
Charleston, South Carolina Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Scott Dixon
Scott comes to RMC with a background that combines his passion for creativity and design with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Scott holds a degree in Interior Architecture from Massachusetts College of the Arts. During his early years in Denver, Scott worked as Director of Sales and Marketing for Décor n More and then as the Creative Director for the By Design division of Catering by Design. More recently, Scott has worked to perfect his skills in events and operations while touring for six years as a Travel Director. Scott was raised in Georgia, but also spent 16 years on the opposite coast, in Seattle, before deciding to call Salt Lake City home, where he rose through the ranks of RMC’s Park City office. Scott has recently moved back to the South, where he currently serves as Regional General Manager to RMC’s Lowcountry and Charleston offices.
Rachael Rogers
Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator
Coastal Carolina & Georgia
Rachael Rogers
Rachael was born in Florida and raised in GA, and currently lives just over the state line from our Lowcountry office, in Springfield, GA. Married to her high school sweetheart, Joshua, of 24 years, they have two wonderful children Elizabeth and Cash. You can often find Rachael spending quality time with her family at the beach. Rachael started her career in hospitality at the Auberge Resort, and has worked at The Ritz-Carlton, and more recently with the Montage Palmetto Bluff as a Retail Trainer. Should you ask her what her favorite color is, she’ll tell you it’s sunset – which says everything about her beautiful personality.
Melissa Noddings
National Sales Associate
National Sales
Melissa Noddings
Melissa Noddings was born and raised in South Florida and relocated to Savannah in 2019 as part of the opening team for the JW Marriott Savannah events department. After gaining several years of experience working in luxury brand hotels in event management, she has decided to branch off into a new passion, event planning for destination management companies. Melissa prides herself on her client’s reaction once an event comes together and their dreams have manifested. Her detail-oriented mind, belief in teamwork, and effective communication has set her up for success year after year and we are thrilled to have her on the RMC Team.
When she isn’t managing amazing events, one can find her at diving into home improvement projects or out in the city exploring new restaurants with her husband.
Jennell Lottinville
Senior Sales & Operations Coordinator
Lake Tahoe, California Reno, Nevada
Jennell Lottinville
Jennell Lottinville has a deep passion for the outdoors and sharing all Lake Tahoe has to offer with others. Whether she’s curating and executing special events or building custom itineraries, Jennell finds joy in the challenge of bringing something new to the table and ensuring a seamless client experience. Jennell has held various positions in events, operations and sales with companies such as Hyatt Hotels and Inspirato. She attended Washington State University and earned her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business Management. Jennell is a true Pacific Northwesterner – raised in Woodinville, Washington and loves the rain.
Jennell moved to Lake Tahoe in 2017 with her husband, Stephen and loves exploring the Sierras. She is happiest when trail running, skiing, road tripping, backpacking or spending time lakeside with Stephen and their boxer pup, Ford.
Veni Hristova
Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Veni Hristova
Veneta- who goes by Veni – was born and raised in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe. She graduated with a Bachelors in Accounting and Finance Control in 2014 from the University of Economics, Bulgaria. Although the original plan was to take over her mom’s CPA firm, Since 2012 she has been working in Jackson in hospitality during the summers and fell in love with the industry and the area. For four years she was the Food and Beverage Manager at Hotel Jackson where she helped her team achieve and maintain FORBES 4 stars. Veni enjoys providing excellent service and luxury experiences. In 2018, Veni had a beautiful baby girl, Ava Elise.
In 2019, Veni was introduced to RMC as part of the Event Staff Team. During that time, Veni also helped manage a multi-venue chocolate production company working with hotels and restaurants supplying their desserts. Veni has worked with Master Chocolatier Chef Oscar Ortega (Captain of the US pastry team) developing new business ideas and products.
Veni can speak 3 languages and loves to spend her free time with her daughter- her favorite “Travel Buddy”. They love visiting the beach and new places.
Kelli Reinertson
Director of Sales
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Kelli Reinertson
Kelli is passionate about building relationships and creating memorable events. Soon after graduating from Luther College, Kelli became an event planner in Park City, Utah, her first event being for Sundance Film Festival. She quickly fell in love with every detail from start to finish that event planning has to offer, especially seeing everything come together at the event. Kelli has been planning events for over a decade, mainly for high-end hotels but most recently for the Art Association planning their Art Fairs.
Outside of the office, you can find Kelli hiking, floating the river, camping and skiing, spending time with friends and family, and exploring new places.
Hannah Sessions
General Manager
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Hannah Sessions
Hannah has a passion for creating great experiences for RMC’s clients, whether through theme events and décor, unique activities or distinctive amenities and gifts. She loves her Jackson Hole community and draws upon her personal relationships with everyone from hotel partners and restaurant managers to mom ‘n pop activity vendors and artists, to best serve her clients. Hannah has a degree in Communications & Public Relations from University of San Francisco, and prior to Jackson, she was part of RMC’s award-winning team in Aspen, Colorado. Outside of the office, Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and participating in a myriad of outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking and anything on water.
Maggie Boland
National Director of Operations
National Operations
Maggie Boland
Whether it’s coordinating an unforgettable getaway to Jackson Hole or expertly crafting a stunning event, Maggie Boland brings her deeply rooted Western heritage, her keen eye for details, and a love of curating exceptional events to each project she takes on. A native of Montana, Maggie graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration and certificate in Entertainment Management as part of her business management and business marketing degrees. After three years of coordinating group events at The Ranch at Rock Creek Relais and Chateaux, her career led her to the beautiful Tetons where she worked as the Groups, Conferences, and Events Coordinator for luxury travel destination company Natural Retreats at Teton Springs Lodge and South Fork Lodge, and then as the Group Sales and Conference Services Manager for Snake River Lodge and Spa. Maggie believes the key to a successful program begins with building relationships. She doesn’t know a stranger and loves forging relationships with new clients.
When she’s not working behind the scenes, you can find her out on the river with her partner, Clint, and German Shepherd, Finnegan, in tow, honing her rowing skills and searching for her next best catch on the fly rod.
Alicia Ann Vernazzani
Chief Human Resource Officer
Executive
Alicia Ann Vernazzani
RMC is thrilled to have Alicia Ann Igneri as our Chief Human Resource Officer! With over 15 years in Human Resources, Management, and years spent studying abroad, Alicia brings with her, extensive experience, awareness of a vast number of cultures, and a love of travel…all ideal for her new role.
With a passion for Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations – RMC knows Alicia will do great things! RMC’s employees have gained a manager who is invested in their success and development as an individual as well as part of the overall team. As a company, we have gained a leader dedicated to creating a united, educated, and enthusiastic team. Alicia is an excellent listener and has already made great changes in the short few months since being with RMC. Outside of the office, you will find her with her sweet husband, GianPaolo, and their two beautiful children, Jonathan and Isabella.
Walker Debardeleben Simmons
Controller
Finance
Brenda Broxton
Senior Accounting Manager
Finance
Brenda Broxton
Brenda Broxton is known as “The Office Whisperer” due to her ability to calm and quiet a hectic office environment. Brenda, a Southern California native, has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for more than 20 years. She brings a lot of finance-related hospitality industry experience to her job, previously serving as Controller for company supplying art pieces and mirrors to hotel properties. Brenda has also worked as an Executive Assistant, a Human Resources Manager and as an Outside Sales Manager.
But it’s not all work for Brenda! When not in the office she enjoys time with her husband and two girls on and around Snowmass Mountain. Her summers are spent swimming, boating, camping, and hiking and during winter she enjoys skiing and snowmobiling. With all that she still finds time to volunteer. Brenda works with the Advocate Safe House, which serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Wren Brotzman
Chief Operating Officer
Executive
Wren Brotzman
Wren began her career with RMC in 2002 and has been indispensable in the company’s success since her arrival. Starting as Finance Assistant, she has worked her way through the ranks and is now RMC’s Chief Operating Officer. Her extremely organized manner and cohesive style keep RMC running effectively and efficiently. Before joining RMC, Wren worked as an AR & Job Costing Manager at a local landscaping company, and as an Inventory & Shipping Manager in Arizona. Once at RMC, Wren’s love of management continued to grow and after 8 years, she moved out of finance into full-time management and now proudly serves on the Executive Team.
A lifelong Colorado resident, Wren lives in Glenwood Springs with her daughter and her Mini-Aussie, George. Wren loves to travel and is constantly planning her next home improvement project. She’s also an avid reader, loves good wine consumed over good conversation, and has a passion for family and friends – which includes her RMC family.
Shawn Thomson
Chief Executive Officer and Owner
Executive
Shawn Thomson
Shawn Thomson is the author of the RMC success story that began when she purchased the original Aspen operation in 1989. Since then, Shawn has opened an array of additional divisions, and has grown the company into one of the largest privately owned, and one of the most respected, Destination Management Companies in the U.S.
Shawn is remarkably innovative, consistently finds unique ways to offer solutions, and cites passion and people as her tenets for success. “I love the people I work with in my company first and foremost,” she says. “I hire for talent, set lofty goals, and then allow these leaders to forge their own paths to success. It’s a formula that has worked extraordinarily well.” RMC has received Colorado’s Top Company Hospitality Award, coming on the heels of prestigious recognition as one of the Top 25 DMC’s in the World for several years in a row. In 2018, Shawn again received the Top 100 Woman Owned Business Award – an honor she has been awarded for many years. Shawn splits her time between Aspen, CO; Lake Charles, LA; and Los Cabos, Mexico. Her daughter, Sarah, serves as RMC’s Chief Creative Officer.
Sarah Carey
Chief of Staff
Executive
Sarah Carey
Sarah’s career in destination management began as an intern with RMC in 2004. After graduating in 2005 with a bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Denver, Sarah went on to work in several RMC offices, becoming well-versed in both the destination management industry as well as the resources of RMC’s individual offices. In 2008, Sarah was called upon to open RMC’s Park City office. She established RMC’s Creative Development Department in 2015, bringing the proposal writing process under one roof to ensure cutting-edge creativity and style, as well as a consistent message company-wide. After spending two years on the RMC Leadership Team, Sarah was named Vice President of Marketing & Creative Development. In 2019, her title was expanded to Human Resources, and 360FIVE (RMC’s décor warehouse division).
In her personal time, Sarah is busy pursuing her yoga instructor certifications. She is also passionate about the mountains, outdoor adventures, concerts, and becoming involved in community outreach programs such as Mountain Trails Foundation and Sage Mountain Animal Rescue.
Sarah Lehmberg
Senior Creative Manager
Creative
Sarah Lehmberg
California native Sarah Lehmberg joined RMC as a Creative Manager after several years of working as a Special Events Manager at some of Santa Barbara’s most prestigious and sought-after venues. After growing up in the small mountain town of Grass Valley, Sarah moved to Santa Barbara to receive her degree in Communication from UCSB. Soon after graduation, Sarah found her passion in the events industry because it combined her love for creating connections with people while also getting to be creative. She is thrilled to bring her experience to the growing RMC team and continue to help create amazing experiences for people in this new role. In her free time, Sarah enjoys road trips, camping and spending relaxing days of the beach!
Patrick Greer
Vice President of Creative & Events
Creative
Patrick Greer
Patrick Greer is a native of South Carolina, however, now calls Central Florida home. He joined us from The Walt Disney Company where he was creating immersive, customized experiences for top clients of Disney Meetings & Events in Orlando, Florida. Patrick enjoys the challenge of exceeding client expectations and providing world-class guest service. Throughout his time with The Walt Disney Company, Patrick has had the opportunity to work with Disney Cruise Line and Disney Floral & Gifts through client service and sales.
Patrick enjoys all things the sunshine state has to offer, from theme parks to the beaches. He loves adding a little Southern charm to each RMC event.
Lindsay Pecosh
Supplier Relations Manager, Data Governance
Supplier Relations
Lindsay Pecosh
Lindsay, a Pittsburgh PA native, now calls the beautiful Lowcountry of Bluffton, SC home. She brings a broad array of experience in marketing, project management, data analysis/research, and travel planning to her position at RMC. Her background includes 17 years in higher education administration, marketing, and account management, and she previously owned and operated a travel agency.
When not working, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and fur babies, going to the beach, traveling, reading, and volunteer opportunities in her church and community. True crime tv and Netflix binging are her guilty pleasures, and she lives for Steelers and Notre Dame football, Sunday brunch, and trying new restaurants.
Debbie Todd
Creative Manager
Creative
Debbie Todd
A ten year veteran of RMC and twenty year veteran of the hospitality industry, Debbie has extensive knowledge of mountain and resort destinations. Debbie began her career at the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis hotels in Aspen, CO in Catering and Convention Services. There she learned the art of multi-tasking and perfected her attention to detail to ensure client satisfaction with each booking. She took this experience with her to Jackson Hole, WY in 2004, where she was one of the first fulltime Operations Managers in RMC’s Jackson Hole office. Building strong relationships with vendors and clients quickly emerged as one of Debbie’s strengths in executing programs. Along the way, she found a talent and knack for décor and is one of RMC’s leading décor specialists. Debbie returned to Aspen in 2007 to continue her career with RMC and is a key part of the company today, traveling to all of our offices to operate key programs, and oversee the success of RMC events. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, road cycling, hiking and spending time with her husband in Aspen’s beautiful setting.
Sabina Fechisin
Supplier Relations Manager
Supplier Relations
Sabina Fechisin
Sabina, a Denver Native, has been in the event industry for over eight years. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, she has been involved in many aspects of the event day including catering, day-of setup, entertainment, and rentals. Sabina loves the event industry and the people that make it all happen. Her favorite part of events is seeing you experience that WOW factor. She loves to network and create strong bonds with vendors from around the centennial state. She has held various roles in the International Live Events Association’s (ILEA’s) Denver Chapter including President. Sabina is passionate about designing details that are sure to dazzle and delight. When Sabina isn’t producing events, you can find her at a local brewery or finding the best snacks! Sabina has created a well curated list of the latest and greatest in the snack world and is always on the lookout for that crazy new flavor.
Lauren Dolniak
Director of Operations
Colorado Springs, Colorado Denver, Colorado
Lauren Dolniak
Lauren Dolniak is from St. Louis, MO, but has always had a love for the mountains. She graduated college with a degree in business administration and marketing, hoping to get a job in sports. That soon changed when she fell into the hospitality industry and realized where her true passion lied. For the next 6 years, she traveled around the world with Fortune 500 companies helping them operate all aspects of their onsite needs for meeting and incentive programs, as a Senior Travel Director. During this time, she had the opportunity to call some of the world’s most luxurious and beautiful hotels her home. On the weekends, you can find her in the mountains skiing or exploring new restaurants and breweries in Denver.
Kelsey Haas
Senior Sales Manager
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Kelsey Haas
Kelsey Haas was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky where she received a degree in Hospitality Management & Tourism. Kelsey has only ever worked in the hospitality industry and knew from the age of 16 that this was the career path for her! After graduation, she completed an internship for Vagabond Cruise pursuing tourism, food and beverage, office management, and private event planning. Once completed, Kelsey headed back home to the Bluegrass State and found the world of hotel sales as a Sales Administrator at the largest hotel in downtown Louisville.
After working her way up to Sales Manager and eventually becoming an Event Sales Manager and Director of Sales for multiple Louisville hotels, Kelsey found herself being relocated to Colorado Springs for her husband’s job. Since the move to Colorado, Kelsey shifted from hotel sales to RMC, as our Senior Sales Manager for the Denver/ Colorado Springs area. In her free time, Kelsey loves trying new restaurants and breweries in the Springs, staying active, and spending time with her husband, John and their puppy, Halo.
Libby Prewitt
Director of Sales
Aspen, Colorado
Libby Prewitt
Libby Prewitt has traveled around the world – to over 30 countries. She has worked for the Peace Corps, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and taught in Tanzania. She also has extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry. Before joining RMC, Libby spent three years as a Senior Travel Director working with Fortune 5oo companies. She has handled all aspects of the client experience including planning transportation, meetings, activities and parties. Libby spent 2 years as an Operations Manager in our Vail office before taking on a new role as Sales Manager in our Aspen office in 2018. Her experience in the industry and the perspective she has gained from her travels around the globe make Libby a great asset to RMC. When Libby isn’t working, she enjoys camping, hiking, and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kalyn Bean
Vice President of Operations
National Operations
Kalyn Bean
Kalyn brings more than ten years experience in event management to RMC, having served corporate, celebrity and professional sports organizations in New York, Chicago, Boston, Nantucket and Aspen. Her responsibilities have ranged from event planning and execution, as well as project and account management, to marketing, brand management, public relations, and even crisis management. Kalyn is detail oriented, is able to handle multiple projects concurrently, and excels under pressure. She has successfully trained and supervised large staff teams, has mentored junior employees and works to ensure communication channels are clear, from her clients down to her staff.
Kalyn holds a degree in communications from the University of New Hampshire Honor’s Program, studied abroad in London, and prides herself on going the extra mile to get a job done well.
Brenna Damerow
Senior Sales & Operations Manager
Aspen, Colorado
Brenna Damerow
Louisiana native Brenna Damerow is turning her passion for travel into a career as Senior Operations Manager in RMC’s Aspen office. Brenna, who holds a degree in Public Relations from Louisiana State University and studied abroad in Leicester, England, got her start in destination management through RMC’s internship program. She spent a summer assisting the Aspen Operations team and was even able to help run a few programs herself. Brenna’s studies in Mass Communication, Public Relations, and Business help her to plan and execute successful programs for RMC clients. Her passion for travel and her own travel experiences give her a great perspective on how to create a superior guest experience.
Brenna loves exploring with her dog, Bentley. She also enjoys travel blogging and a good cup of coffee.
Willow Brotzman
Human Resource Generalist
Human Resources
Willow Brotzman
Willow has spent most of her career at RMC, first in Finance, and after wearing a few other hats, she has settled into her role as HR Generalist. In her free time, she and her Husband Ryan are busy with their two growing boys, Paul and Emmett.
“I am so lucky to call RMC home, it truly is such a wonderful company to be a part of. I love my change to HR, I really enjoy getting to know all the employees across all our destinations.”
Gretchen Amerongen, CMP
General Manager
RMC Events
Gretchen Amerongen, CMP
Over twenty years of international experience in the resort and event management industry contributes to Gretchen’s expertise in providing the most discerning clients with exceptional special events. Her work has taken her around the world, from California, and Utah to Canada, England, and Japan where she organized events ranging in size from 20 to 10,000 attendees. In 2004, she earned the designation of Certified Meeting Professional and is still recognized with this title.
Gretchen was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in International Relations by the University of San Diego and she was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders by Utah State University.