Our Team
Our amazing team helps make sure your experience is tailored expertly to your needs and personal style.
EMILY DIRECTOR of events + venue operations EXPERT PLANNER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I love working with clients, couples and their families from the first tour to their big day. It is so rewarding to be able to plan and implement events, assist with every venue detail and ensure that their vision becomes a reality. For weddings, I still tear up with each walk down the aisle! I also love working with corporate and non-profit organizations as this type of event planning is related to my educational background and previous professional experience. - FUN FACT - I have a PhD in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of MN and worked in college administration for many years prior to joining this awesome team in 2017. - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A gecko - they are colorful but can also blend into their surroundings when needed. Some geckos can even "parachute" fly - leaping up to 200 feet in a single bound (so efficient!). - ANYTHING ELSE?- I was married in Stillwater and live here with my family just a mile from the downtown area. We love this beautiful river town and all that it has to offer! 
JUDD chief executive artist photographer - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - When shooting, I love getting fast, creative shots that wow the clients. I love to pull them away from the party for a breath of fresh air and some much needed time together before they get back to all the talking and fun. At events, I love the dining room reveal and listening to unscripted speeches the most. I love watching our amazing staff and clients celebrate life in the spaces we have worked so hard to create. - FUN FACT - When I play skee ball, I always shoot for the "100". - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A Chameleon, really wanted a flying chameleon but if we are going fantasy I guess a talking, flying unicorn that can shoot fireworks.. - ANYTHING ELSE?- I used to be a math teacher and baseball/football coach and taught myself photography which led to the multiple wedding and events businesses. I still coach my three sons' sports teams at the high school level, and they help with the venues! 
CORY building manager + day of coordinator photographer - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I love how I'm always doing something different from day to day, whether it be working in the photography studio, shooting a wedding, or bartending a concert, it never gets boring! - FUN FACT - I once started a campfire with a AA battery and a gum wrapper when I forgot to pack matches!! - SPIRIT ANIMAL - Monkey! |
JOSH DIRECTOR of STUDIO + ESCAPE ROOM operations PHOTOGRAPHER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I could say my favorite part of my job is the variety, or the creativity, or the excitement of getting an awesome image that no one has ever taken, but I would be leaving out the most important part. The People! It's the fantastic team I get to work with and the new people I get to meet every day. Whether it is at a staff meeting, photoshoot or running one of our escape rooms, the people are who I keep showing up for! - FUN FACT - My wife and I travel around the world whenever we get the chance and have a goal to see every continent before our 40th birthdays. - SPIRIT ANIMAL - Emu - Because they have awesome dinosaur feet! - ANYTHING ELSE?- I have a pet hedgehog named Wallace Rose and she runs 20 miles a week (no joke). 
TAYLOR DIRECTOR of business development EXPERT PLANNER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I love overseeing One23 Events business expansions, whether its managing more venues, handling more events or growing our vendor program. Creative business growth is what excites me! My favorite thing about weddings is seeing how excited our clients are, always! My coworkers make me laugh (so many times) daily, and they truly are my favorite thing about my job here! - FUN FACT - I used to be a full-time wedding planner for four years before working for One23Events! I have planned weddings in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, California, Dominican Republic and Florida! - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A puppy - they are high energy and always happy! - ANYTHING ELSE?- I grew up in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater Area High School! I now live right across the river and am a proud dog momma to two (very playful) puppies - my favorite event that we produce is Puppies and Pumps. 
YOUR NAME HERE We are always looking for great people to join our awesome and fun team! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced atmosphere? Do you have experience in working events, running escape rooms, or shooting photography? If so, great! If not, thats okay too! If you're interested (we promise we are super fun) send us an email detailing why you think you would be a perfect fit for our growing team! Don't forget to include your spirit animal! :) |