Each and every one of our employees represent the spirit of our family-owned company; driven and committed. We are acutely aware of how important customer service and flawless execution of your event is from day one. Learn more about our team members below.
Joanna is our Director of Events at WatersEdge! She currently resides in Westerville with her husband and five kids. Born and raised in Columbus, she grew up in the event planning industry. Joanna is in charge of all new wedding bookings and ensuring your experience at WatersEdge is the very best. Contact Joanna for a private tour of the facility today by e-mailing joanna@watersedgeevents.biz or calling 614.876.2200.
Hannah is one of our Venue Coordinators at WatersEdge! She graduated from the University of Akron in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in PR Communications and a minor in Consumer Marketing. After graduating, Hannah pursued the life of a traveler and became a flight attendant! She loved being able to visit other countries and experience their cultures but is thrilled to be back home in Columbus. If she’s not working, you can most likely find her hanging out with her dog niece, Winnie! Hannah is looking forward to helping make all your wedding-day dreams come true!
Karen is our Associate Director of Corporate Events from Centerville, Ohio. She is in charge of coordinating and executing our corporate and social events from start to finish. She comes to us from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s in Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning. Her experience includes various event coordinating positions at the Chamber of Commerce and the popular Put-In Bay Resort and Conference Center. Her favorite part about events is meeting new people every day and seeing the impact and meaning that an event holds on her clients. Some of her interests include trivia night, comedy movies, spending time with her family and friends, and enjoying Netflix!
Kayla graduated from The Ohio State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences. She didn’t think she would end up in this field. She had just graduated and was ready to apply to Graduate Schools when Joy and Joanna offered her this position. She likes traveling, Ohio State Football, snuggling up with a warm blanket and a good book, eating Chipotle. Her dad, Mark, who is the chef of our catering company, Gourmet Fresh. Her mom, Polly, who works as a Server/Captain in her free time. And her one sister, Megan, who got married at WatersEdge because she just loved it that much! She has two furry kitties, named Enzo and Elphie. Kayla worked with the company for almost 6 years, and has held a lot of positions along the way. She started as a dishwasher when she was 18 and was promoted to a server/captain with the catering company. Then was hired on as a Facility Manager to work weddings, and now an event coordinator for WatersEdge. She loves getting to know each client on a personal level as we communicate throughout the process, and strives to go above and beyond to make your day everything you hoped for!
Rachel graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration.
She is interested in architecture & interior design, finding new places for a weekend retreat, snow skiing and boating. She has 90lb. Fox-Red English Labrador named Clancy, he likes Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain. She has almost 8 years of independent rep. experience in the great state of Ohio. She started in the Corporate & Social event business in September 2017 and she’s over-joyed to have made the jump into this industry! Rachel shares a birthday with the King of Pop and Game of Thrones is necessary.
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