Each and every one of our employees represent the spirit of our family-owned company; driven, committed, and acutely aware of how important customer service and flawless execution of your event is from day one. We go to great lengths to identify self-starters with diverse experience and skill sets to produce not just an effective workplace, but a well-rounded talented and complementary team. Learn more about our team members below and what makes their job so fulfilling.
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 (3 yrs) and Elphie (12 wks). 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! Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She is recently engaged and will be getting married in March 2019.
Chris received an AS in Finance from Columbus State Community College and BS in Financial Management from Franklin University/BS in Business Administration from Franklin University.
He’s interested in Cleveland sports (including the Browns L), Music, Woodworking, Dogs. And of course the Buckeyes! His parents are Greg and Peggy. He has 5 brothers Greg, Pat, Dan, Matt, Nick. 3 nephews, Jackson, Grayson, and Avery. And one boxer pup named (Betty) White Dog.
Prior Army National Guard Infantry Team Leader where he gained a familiarity with logistics and operations and an interest in business. He worked his way through college as accounts payable for Brookshire/Watersedge/Gourmet Fresh. 1 year as finance director, going on 2 and loving it.
He plays guitar (most would say poorly) and loves it more than anything. He’s also this years’ champion of the ‘Star Lanes Annual Christmas Party Bowling Blowout Extravaganza and claims that Kayla Lutz is jealous. He was born in Cleveland, OH and raised in Painesville, OH where he played soccer and ran track for the Riverside Beavers. The most menacing of mascots.
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.
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!
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