Delivering Events That Help Clients Succeed...

Carver has been passionate about events since running logistics for homecoming in high school. He has over 18 years in the corporate events industry with eleven years on the hotel side two years with an experimental Marketing agency preparing him to open Bryan Allen Events in 2011. So basically, his entire life has been corporate events... and high school dances.

Takes Offense to: Anyone who hasn't watched the entire series of Game Of Thrones. I mean come on...

Stephanie went to San Francisco State with a bachelor’s Degree in history and criminal justice and Master’s in education. After spending 5 years as a high school teacher, Stephanie decided to make the switch to event planning (Carver talked her into it) in 2015. Stephanie has quickly excelled and traveling the world managing events has become one of her new passions.

Favorite Color:

Glitter

Sherice graduated from Oregon State University with a Master of Nutrition and Exercise Science. A college event planning course was her first introduction to the world of events, and her repertoire now expands from hotel sales and corporate events to wedding planning and association conferences. With such diverse experiences, you can imagine her Pinterest boards are filled with unique ideas anxious to be put to use. Fun fact: Sherice's perfect Friday night is playing Legos with her two sons, Gavin and Zander, while watching Avengers and eating popcorn.

Jackie attended UC Davis receiving Bachelors in both Communication Studies and Political Science - Public Policy. She got her first taste of events during her 8 years working in politics. While running many successful campaigns, Jackie got the chance to plan events for her clients and local organizations. After politics, she transitioned into the most rewarding experience she could have ever imagined as the Events Manager for the LGBT Community Center managing all programs from the Annual Gala to Sacramento Pride 2018, the largest pride ever with 18k attendees. After much consideration Jackie decided to venture out of the nonprofit world and join the team at Bryan Allen Events.

Fun Fact: Jackie spent a summer working on Broadway when she was 14 years old and then soon after retired from her acting career.

Ben is fascinated by the human experience. He began his exploration as a biologist and earned a master's degree in cancer biology from American University in Washington, D.C. He went on to become a research fellow at the National Cancer Institute and the Spanish National Cancer Research Center before turning to holistic health at a local wellness center in Folsom, CA. It was there that he found himself in operations, balancing the structural needs of the organization while tapping into the brilliance of human individuality  - similarly to event planning.

Greatest sports moment: Ben once bowled a 211. He has not come close since.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Theater Performance (read: Acting and Producing). It was through these studies that she discovered her passion for event planning. She loves the magic of spectacle and bringing together the many moving parts that make successful events so powerful. Fun fact: Rebecca actually went to clown school! Okay, it was just one credit, but it definitely involved a red nose.

Hailey is a recent graduate from San Diego State University with a major in Hospitality, Tourism, and Management focusing on Meetings and Events. From her coursework and hotel experience that she gained while in school including roles in the front desk and banquets, it inspired her to pursue a career in the events world. With her fresh mind and knowledge of hotels, Hailey is a great addition to our team!

Nerd Alert: She has played the violin since she was 8 years old and was second chair.

Aaron moved to Sacramento after graduating college in 2018 with an associates degree in Public Relations. While in school, Aaron developed a love for the entire event process and everything it takes to make it successful. Always finding himself behind a computer whenever he can, but avoiding cubicle life, he looks forward to being on-site and incorporating his tech-savvy mind with the creativity of event planning.

Fun fact: Aaron is afraid of heights but is obsessed with doing anything that involves them (Skydiving, Rock Climbing, Roller Coasters, etc.).

Kyra is a business professional with experience in Office Administration, Management and Human Resources for nearly 20 years. She graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Management. She has worked in a variety of industries including Federal Government, retail, finance, aviation, architecture, and non-profits. Kyra recently obtained her PHRca certification from HRCI. She is thrilled to join the Bryan Allen Team and continue to expand her passion and knowledge in Human Resources.

Fun Fact: Kyra has a love for the National Park Service and hopes to visit every major National Park in her life time.

Heidi has worked in accounting for over twenty years since graduating cum laude from a private college. Her experience has been in the fields of construction, insurance and equities; this is the first time for her working with event planning. Her eye for numbers has extended from the office and into volunteer opportunities; volunteering for a national nonprofit for many years. She is most looking forward to learning more about event planning while keeping the books neat and tidy.

Fun Fact: She has an extensive collection of Fitbit watch bands and rarely wears the same one two days in a row.

Ben has over 15 years of customer experience which started when he was 16 working in guest services at a small zoo in his hometown of Hershey, Pennsylvania. He developed a strong interest in cultures and languages which led him to his study abroad program in the south of Spain and thus graduating from a small private school outside of a Philadelphia with a bachelors degree in Spanish and a minor in Business Administration. His adventures have allowed him to develop his passion for networking and building relationships with persons of a wide variety of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and is anxious to expand his repertoire to event management at Bryan Allen. Yes, if we have an event in Latin America we force Ben to go with us.

Fun Fact: Ben is notorious for not remembering any song lyrics. Seriously, try him.

Renee moved from her hometown of Boston to San Francisco when she attended Academy of Art College to obtain a Photography Degree. While in school she worked in restaurants to help pay for school. It was during this time she fell in love with Hospitality and the exciting energy pace of the restaurant industry. She went into management and loved the special events part. Having recently moved to Sacramento from the Bay Area, she is thrilled to be a part of Bryan Allen and expand her knowledge into corporate events.

Fun Fact: Renee taught Yoga in Tulum, MX for 6 months at a "Bikini Boot Camp" resort for some A list celebrities, it was very enlightening.

Heather has over 20 years of corporate meeting and event planning experience. Her events have been held in hundreds of locations in the United States, as well as in all the major cities, and some of the road less travelled locations, of Europe, South America and Asia, ranging in size from several dozen to several thousand attendees. Her core competency stems from defining event strategies, business plans and marketing through the initial site search, contract negotiations and cost analysis, to the logistical management of programs, vendors, contractors and the fiscal management of multi-million-dollar budgets. C-level meetings are her forte.

Fun Fact: Heather was lead cheerleader in high school. RAA!!!

With 5 years of experience in the event industry, Nikki has the ability to connect with others and her positive attitude brings a sincerity to each project she manages. Though her knack for details was what first drew her to the industry, it is the relationship with her clients and partnership with industry colleagues that has solidified her passion for events. She thrives under pressure and has no problem working in a tight deadline-driven environment.

Fun Fact: Nikki went to college to be a police officer.

Right-brained or left-brained? Balanced between the creative aspects of film and video production and the analytical elements of programming, Dylan supports both motion imaging and technical web and online application development. A background in business and marketing as well as a masters in cinematography provide foundations for these efforts.

Interesting Fact: His father is a gold miner . . . like the sifting through sand and pulling out gold kind.

With over twelve years of experience, Courtney is an accomplished designer that brings the perfect balance of creativity and design strategy to the table. A multi-disciplinary designer specializing in corporate identity, and all things print and web, Courtney has worked on initiatives for an array of notable clients including Google, Sony PlayStation, Intel, Adobe, Symantec, LitePoint, Aquantia and many more. Courtney’s love of design goes beyond color and type, it’s about creating an emotional connection that makes an enduring impression.

Life Goal: To make just one batch of macaroons that are equal to or better than Ladurée.