We’re a crew of awesomely creative people who love food and events. We all bring something unique and important to the table to make every event happen. Our team works tirelessly year-round planning, preparing, and producing beautiful events. Get to know the people behind the scenes!

Joe Yantachka III

Owner

Experience

24 years at Partyman

32 years in the Industry

“I love coming to work — our staff is amazing! Creating unique and exciting options for clients.”

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and three kids, creative carpentry projects, hunting, and fishing

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Our Team

dedicated to exceptional events.

JT Thomas

Director of Operations

Experience

15 years at Partyman
28 years in the Industry

“I am very lucky to be a part of this amazing Partyman team and I’ve come to love watching everyone grow and succeed in their personal and professional lives.”

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and spending time with my wife

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Heather Luther

Director of Venue Management

Experience

8 months at Partyman

10 years in the Industry

“I love being apart of a company that has passion for this industry and incomparably cares about their customers!”

Hobbies: Spending time with my children, family and friends, dancing, and boating

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May Cleary

Director of Sales & Marketing

Experience

7 months at Partyman
6 years in the Industry
“My favorite part of my position is developing the refined sensory experience created by our culinary team that matches the vision and mood of our clients.”
Hobbies: Design, baking, rugby, and anthropology

Jessica Stevens

Director of Human Resources

Experience

2 years at Partyman
5 years in the Industry
“My favorite part of working here is seeing the passion from everyone. Our team is extremely driven, focused and passionate about what we do.”
Hobbies: Being a mom, music, art, learning

Departments

Sales & Marketing – Kitchen – Event Staff – Warehouse – Admin

Sales & Marketing

Meg Furnare

Sales Supervisor

Experience

3 years at Partyman
9 years in the Industry
“I love the people at Partyman, everyone is so genuine and willing to help out with anything, it’s awesome.”
Hobbies: Wine education, traveling, and playing soccer

Jolene Brugaletta

Production Coordinator

Experience

5 months at Partyman
17 years in the Industry
“My favorite part is bringing people together and all the small details that create the perfect day allows us to personalize every experience”
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, going to music festivals, and camping with my family

Abbie Miller

Sales Associate

Experience

1 year at Partyman
8 years in the Industry
“My favorite part is the people I work with. Partyman truly goes above and beyond to make every employee feel like part of the family.”
Hobbies: Yoga, watercolor painting, and adventures with my pup Moose

Beth Hiler

Marketing & Design Supervisor

Experience

2 years at Partyman
4 years in the Industry
“The creativity and innovation is a great part of working at Partyman. Everyone works so well together and encourage you to grow professionally.”
Hobbies: Mixed media art, gardening, video games, collecting old media

Allison Dolaway

Digital Media Marketing Associate

Experience

2 years at Partyman
9 years in the Industry
“After working in various departments, I am so appreciative of knowing and learning from every person I have come across- this place is like a family!”
Hobbies: Reading, painting, skiing, and traveling.

Emma Salter

Brand Marketing Associate

Experience

3 years at Partyman
3 years in the Industry
“I love the environment that the people I work with create. I also love getting to have my designs be apart of couples’ special days!”
Hobbies: Embroidery, traveling, painting, puzzling, and taking my dogs to the park!

Kitchen

Chris Towne

Executive Chef

Experience

14 year at Partyman
21 years in the Industry
“I love hearing positive feedback from clients, it happens often and never gets old.”
Hobbies: Gaming and traveling – specifically to areas with world-renowned cuisine

Kitchen Team

Passionate about flavor and fun.

Brad Jason

Training & Development Sous Chef

Experience

9 years at Partyman
10 years in the Industry
“Everyone here at Partyman has an amazing energy. It’s the best place I have worked!”
Hobbies: Gaming, traveling to Florida

Phoebe Hernick

Logistics Sous Chef

Experience

3 years at Partyman
18 years in the Industry
“Some of the best laughs I’ve had are from the people here. I also love more complex events and seeing our hard work in getting everything done for people’s special day”
Hobbies: Indoor gardening, travel, game nights with family and friends

Robin Hoh

Production Sous Chef

Experience

6 years at Partyman
50 years in the Industry
“It’s great to interact with our clients and have a chance to talk with them”
Hobbies: Golf and gardening

Kitchen Team

Always innovating, never settling.

Event Staff

Mira Sprinkle

Event Service Supervisor

Experience

7 years at Partyman
7 years in the Industry
“The team is the best! We all work so well together, respect one another, and find ways to make teamwork fun!”
Hobbies: Going for coffee with friends, organizing my living space, spending time outdoors – especially Spikeball

Event Staff

Ready with a smile to serve.

Mikayla Sanchez

Event Staff Coordinator

Experience

6 years at Partyman
9 years in the Industry
“My favorite part of my job is easily the amazing people I’ve met here.”
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, tap dancing, and video games

Warehouse

Danielle Ayers

Warehouse Supervisor

Experience

5 years at Partyman
5 years in the Industry
“The more intricate the event, the more fun I get to have!”
Hobbies: Traveling, photography, and collecting records

Kyle Sinclair

Warehouse Coordinator

Experience

6 years at Partyman
6 years in the Industry
“It’s amazing watching our processes run like a well-oiled machine. I also love how we have become more involved in the community.”
Hobbies: Backpacking, mountaineering, cooking, and traveling

Tama Webster

Event Logistics

Experience

9 years at Partyman
10 years in the Industry
“Solving the weekly logistic puzzle (our event schedule) is my favorite part of my job!”
Hobbies: Designing costumes, outdoor cooking, painting, and gardening

Chelsie Blanchard

Beverage Coordinator

Experience

2 years at Partyman
21 years in the Industry
“I love crafting the perfect beverage to compliment a menu and an event.”
Hobbies: Baking, gardening, self-care

Warehouse Team

Behind the scenes superstars.

Brittany Wetherwax

Design Coordinator

Experience

11 years at Partyman
14 years in the Industry
“I just love the environment (at Partyman) and have never not wanted to come to work. I enjoy being here and feeling like I am doing an important thing for this company to succeed.”
Hobbies: Singing, crafting, playing softball, and being outdoors

Admin

Zach Riese

Staff Accountant

Experience

1 year at Partyman
3 years in the Industry
“Everyone at Partyman makes you feel so welcomed and they know how to have fun at the office! I’ve never once not wanted to come to work.”
Hobbies: Astronomy, cooking, Dungeons & Dragons, being in nature

Interested in joining the Partyman team? Check out our Employment page for our open positions!