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
OwnerExperience
31 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
JT Thomas
Director of OperationsExperience
13 years at Partyman
27 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
Meg Lindsay
Director of RevenueExperience
8 years in the Industry
Chris Towne
Executive ChefExperience
20 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
Amanda Osborn
Senior Event PlannerExperience
8 years at Partyman
12 years in the Industry
“My favorite part about Partyman is the long-lasting relationships. I love watching and taking part in our client’s biggest celebrations and milestones.”
Hobbies: Hosting on Airbnb and designing new spaces
Paige Brightman
Event PlannerExperience
9 years in the Industry
Amanda Levine
Event PlannerExperience
1 year at Partyman
6 years in the Industry
“What I love most about working at Partyman is the teamwork! Everyone is so great to work with and so skilled at their individual expertise. Every employee provides a different piece to the puzzle that creates the perfect event!”
Hobbies: Traveling, exercising, and adventures with my dog (Kylo)
Stephanie Berman
Event PlannerExperience
13 years in the Industry
“I felt at home immediately at Partyman! The atmosphere here is friendly and energetic – you can tell the staff loves what they do!“
Hobbies: Tennis, camping, and garage sale-ing
Tama Webster
Event LogisticsExperience
7 years at Partyman
9 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
Carol Thomas
Finance CoordinatorExperience
5 years at Partyman
6 years in the Industry
“I enjoy being able to work with my son, JT, and the incredible team Partyman has put together”
Hobbies: Gardening, painting birdhouses and chairs to go in gardens, and baking
Mikayla Schmidt
Event Staff SupervisorExperience
8 years in the Industry
Danielle Ayers
Warehouse SupervisorExperience
4 years in the Industry
“The more intricate the event, the more fun I get to have!”
Hobbies: Traveling, photography, and collecting records
Brittany Stewart
Design CoordinatorExperience
9 years at Partyman
10 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