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

26 years at Partyman

33 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

17 years at Partyman
30 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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May Cleary

Director of Sales & Marketing

Experience

2 years at Partyman
8 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

Jolene Brugaletta

Director of Venues

Experience

3 years at Partyman
19 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

Jessica Stevens

Director of Human Resources

Experience

3 years at Partyman
7 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

Beth Hiler

Marketing & Design Supervisor

Experience

4 years at Partyman
6 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

Abbie Miller

Sales Coordinator

Experience

3 years at Partyman
10 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

Amanda Levine

Sales Coordinator

Experience

2 years at Partyman
11 years in the Industry
“I genuinely believe in the work we do and the quality of the events we produce. It’s incredibly exciting to work with clients knowing we can bring their vision to life and often exceed expectations! Being a part of a team that cares so deeply about every detail makes coming into work each day truly rewarding.”
Hobbies: Traveling, musicals, health and wellness, and spending time with my dog Kylo!

Emma Salter

Brand Marketing Associate

Experience

5 years at Partyman
5 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!

Brianna Susz

Event Planning Assistant

Experience

4 years at Partyman
8 years in the Industry
“I love that everyone at Partyman is able to say that we are dedicated to giving people the best experience possible. I also love the communication with clients and helping make their event exactly what they want it to be!”
Hobbies: Doing nails- I’m in school for my license! Painting and being creative, exercising and being in nature, and learning!

Allison Dolaway

Venue Coordinator

Experience

4 years at Partyman
11 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.

Kitchen

Chris Towne

Executive Chef

Experience

16 year at Partyman
23 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.

Phoebe Hernick

Executive Sous Chef

Experience

5 years at Partyman
20 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

Brad Jason

Sous Chef

Experience

11 years at Partyman
12 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
 

Robin Hoh

Sous Chef

Experience

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

Ben Breidenstein

Sous Chef

Experience

2 years at Partyman
24 years in the Industry

“I enjoy cooking food because it makes people happy; you get 3 chances a day to bring someone joy. At Partyman, I’ve had a great time helping people enjoy the happiest day of their lives.”
 
Hobbies: Camping, canoeing, and basketball

Event Staff

Mira Sprinkle

Event Service Supervisor

Experience

9 years at Partyman
9 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

8 years at Partyman
11 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

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

Warehouse Team

Behind the scenes superstars.

Kyle Sinclair

Warehouse Coordinator

Experience

8 years at Partyman
8 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

Design Team

Turning your vision into a reality.

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

Theodore Smith

Fleet Coordinator

Experience

3 years at Partyman
3 years in the Industry
“There are so many moving parts, but everyone is here to help each other and ensure we all succeed, like a family. I also love the respect that we have for each other, and that the new daily challenges keep my days fresh and exciting!”
Hobbies: Writing, and hiking with my son.

Admin

Missy Knickerbocker

Finance & Bookkeeping

Experience

1 year at Partyman
21 years in the Industry
“The environment at Partyman is very welcoming and an overall great atmosphere to be in!“
Hobbies: Camping with family and friends, Fishing, and Antiquing.

Meg Furnare

Administrative Assistant

Experience

5 years at Partyman
11 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

Admin Team

Ensuring smooth operations.

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