By Day: Matt Robbins, CMP
By Night: Mattman
Title: President

Super Power:
Fearlessly leading The Event Team's Super People to produce Superior Events!

Hometown:
Los Angeles, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
San Diego State University / B.A. Communications,
Minor Theatre

What Was Your Career Path to the Glamorous DMC World?
Started out as a a sweeping success at Universal Studios.
(Business was picking up).
Became a tour guide at Universal for many years.
(My brush with fame and fortune).
After San Diego State, I worked for 4 DMC's in San Diego.
(I didn't want a real job).
Went full-time with Safaris Inc., a nationwide DMC in Los Angeles, Bermuda and San Diego.
(Working for the Man).
A Video Cameraman and Editor for a Video Production Company.
(Lugged a 40 pound camera all over the country).
Started The Event Team in December of 1992 and never looked back.
(Who knew accounting could be so much fun?)

What skills do you bring to The Event Team?
The ability to hire good people and get out of their way!

If you could be any animal what would you be?
Really? That's what you want to ask me? You have just a few questions to get to know me and you want to know what animal I want to be? I am pretty happy being human.

Have you always been a happy person?
Yes but lately I have reached levels I never thought were possible (I blame my wife).

What do you want on your Tombstone?
Sorry I took forever to die.

Do you have any advice for the younger generation?
1. Enjoy life! Don't forget to stop and look around. Life is too short to rush through without having fun.
2. Fall in love with someone or have extreme passion about something!
3. Please keep paying into Social Security.

Quote to live by:
"In retrospect it becomes clear that hindsight is definitely overrated!" -Alfred E. Neuman

mrobbins@eventteam.com

By Day: Bill Yahres, CMP
By Night: KickA$$
Title: Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Super Power:
Kicking A$$ as our top earner in the Sales Department!

Hometown:
Long Island, NY (Yes, I grew up in Long "Giland" and talked funny too...)

Favorite Southern California Venue:
Petco Park - Go Padres!!

Favorite thing about working for The Event Team:
I work with my friends, and you can't beat that!

Something you might not know about me:
I once held a "Top Secret" security clearance in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician.

Favorite Movie:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail - ("Would it help to confuse it if we run away more?")

Places I'd like to travel:
Russia, Greek Islands, a tropical rain forest, Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval!

Quote to live by:
"Keep on truckin' baby."

byahres@eventteam.com

By Day: Paige Weeber, CMP
By Night: PoW!
Title: Vice President of Operations

Super Power:
Staying strong during huge events & planning events that pack a punch!

Hometown:
Pasadena, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
University of San Diego / B.A. Business Administration, Marketing

Favorite thing about working for The Event Team:
The family atmosphere - everyone has their unique way of making The Event Team a great place to come to work everyday.

Favorite Food:
Macaroni & Cheese with Blue cheese and bacon. YUM-O!

Favorite Movie:
Breakfast at Tiffany's

Places I'd like to travel:
New Orleans for Jazz Fest, Italy, Spain & Greece

Quote to live by:
"Everything happens for a reason. When one door closes, another one opens."

pweeber@eventteam.com

By Day: Romy Linde
By Night: Flash
Title: Senior Sales Manager

Super Power:
Sending proposals to clients with lightning speed!

Hometown:
La Jolla, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
University of Arizona / B.A. Communications

Favorite thing about working for The Event Team:
One weird, happy family. I have been working here for ten years and counting!

Something you might not know about me:
My family is from South Africa, I know 2 other languages (Spanish and Hebrew), and I have been skydiving over the Swiss Alps.

Hobbies:
Even outside of work I love to plan everyone's social life. Shopping is a close second, followed by working out. I definitely love to travel and explore what I haven't yet already!

Best days of my life:
My wedding- if I had to do it over again, I would do it exactly the same way.

Places I'd like to travel:
Costa Rica, New Zealand, Croatia, Russia and everywhere I haven't been.

Quote to live by:
"It is not length of life, but depth of life" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

rlinde@eventteam.com

By Day: Danny Fisk
By Night: Superdan
Title: General Manager

Super Power:
Planning Super Swanky Stylish events is his Specialty!

Hometown:
Los Angeles, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
San Francisco State University / B.A. Urban Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies / M.A. Cultural & Social Anthropology

Places I'd like to travel:
China, India, Morocco, Hong Kong, the Moon

Something you might not know about me:
I feel most comfortable in the kitchen whipping a feast for a house full of family and friends. I love the fancy fine dining experience as much as a good home cooked meal. Been told I am a great dinner guest, got an open seat?

Hobbies/Special Talents:
I am a big architecture dork so I love to spend my weekends walking around the many neighborhoods of LA learning the history of how this town came to be filled with such great gems of the past.

Quote to live by:
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." - Lily Tomlin

dfisk@eventteam.com

By Day: Dick Burson, CMP, DMCP
By Night: Sale'r Man
Title: National Sales Manager

Super Power:
Making clients happy by giving them a smooth sailing experience!

Alma Mater/Degree:
Cal State Dominguez / B.A. English
Johnson & Wales College / A.A. Culinary Arts

Favorite thing about working for The Event Team:
I enjoy helping our clients plan programs- small and large!

Hobbies / Special Talents:
Saltwater Fishing & Tackle - making, cooking and gardening.

Best day of my life:
The day I married my wife

Something you might not know about me:
I joined the Naval Reserve in 1966 and served until 1995. I love dogs.

Favorite Movie:
Lonesome Dove, Michael

Places I'd like to travel:
Montreal and Quebec City, and the Maritime Provinces; the South Seas, Scandinavia and Ireland

Quotes to live by:
"You always know the right thing to do." - General Norman Schwatzkopf

"Our character is what we do when we think no one else is looking." - Jackson Browne

dburson@eventteam.com

By Day: Jennifer Dotson
By Night: The Invisible Woman
Title: Operations Manager

Super Power:
Invisibility (ie, not present at the photo shoot!)

Hometown:
Camarillo, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
CA State University, Sacramento / B.A. Communications, Public Relations

When did you know you wanted to be in the meeting & events industry?
My mother said when I was three, I would tell other mothers how to run their child's birthday parties.

Something you might not know about me:
I have lived in 9 cities and 4 states, but have returned to San Diego for life.

What would you do with an extra few million dollars?
Visit the wreckage of the Titanic or have Elton John play at my wedding.

Where is the farthest you have travelled?
Buenos Aires

If you had to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, who would you spend it with?
Adama Levine

Who do you look up to?
My friend Elizabeth

Quote to live by:
"People will cross your path for a season, a reason or a lifetime."
"To err is human. To forgive is divine."
"Think before you speak."

jdotson@eventteam.com

By Day: Lindsay White
By Night: Rainbow White
Title: Director of Sales & Marketing

Super Power:
Taking "pride" in creative marketing projects that make The Event Team stand out!

Hometown:
Corcoran, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
Occidental College / B.A. American Studies & Played on the Basketball Team all 4 years.

What I Love About My Job:
It was made for me. Literally. Over the past 5 years I've slowly but surely been empowered to create a position around my skills and strengths. It's a win-win for the company and for my happiness! Also, how many people can say they are good friends with their boss? I am one blessed lady.

Favorite Southern California Venue:
The little cottage complex where I live. My neighbors and I have dubbed it North Trifecta, and it is the best place ever. But we don't offer that venue to our clients, so I'll pick Anthology instead.

Hobbies/Talents:
Music and Writing! I'm in a duo called The Lovebirds - look us up on Spotify and come to a show! http://www.thelovebirdsmusic.com

Something you might not know about me:
I can say the alphabet backwards faster than you and can hula hoop like nobody's business. I devoured The Hunger Games like a 10 year old school girl. In the last year, I was fortunate to share a stage with Jack Tempchin, The Lumineers, John C. Reilly, and Susanna Hoffs.

Quotes to live by:
"He not busy being born is busy dying" - Bob Dylan

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open." - Martha Graham

lwhite@eventteam.com

By Day: Rachel Horgan
By Night: Sidekick
Title: Sales Assistant

Super Power:
Providing strong and loyal assistance to the entire Sales Team!

Hometown:
Eugene, OR...Go Ducks!

Alma Mater / Degree:
University of San Diego/ B.A. Communication Studies

Favorite Movie:
Bridesmaides...keep shining

Favorite Food:
Deviled Eggs and Nutter Butters. Not together. Ew.

Something you might not know about me:
In elementary school I learned how to juggle. Not with a soccer ball, but like full on clown-type juggling. (You'd be surprised how often that comes in handy!) In middle school I taught myself how to beat box. And in high school I learned how to play the guitar. I'm basically a one-woman walking talent show.

Hobbies/Special Talents:
See above. When I'm not saving the world one event at a time, I volunteer as an advisor for my sorority Kappa Alpha Theta at a local university.

Places I'd like to travel:
Everywhere! I missed the whole study abroad boat in college so I'm trying to catch up.

Quote to live by:
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

rhorgan@eventteam.com

By Day: Rachelle Kirchner
By Night: She-Ra
Title: Operations Manager

Super Power:
Maintaining the perfect balance between sweet & strong, resulting in flawless events!

Hometown:
Sauk Rapids, MN

Alma Mater / Degree:
College of Saint Benedict, St. John's University/
B.A. in Management

Hobbies/Special Talents:
Dancing, running, baking, catching up with old friends, watching movies and football, snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, bike-riding and hiking.

Favorite Food:
Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Red Velvet Cake

Something you might not know about me:
My parents used to own an electrical contracting company. Some of the best Saturdays of my life were spents at the shop with Dad helping him wire traffic signal lights. Oh, and I love country music, but if you've ever walked by my desk you already know that.

Places I'd like to travel:
Santorini, Figi, Australia, Jamaica, Africa, Italy (again) and Alaska.

Favorite thing about working for The Event Team:
The pride we each take in our individual jobs and how we all make a conscious effort to contribute to the "greater good" of the team. We're also fortunate to be led by Matt, who empowers us to speak up and be a part of the decision-making process on a daily basis.

Quotes to live by:
"The moment you think you are better than someone else is the moment you prove yourself wrong."

"The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears or the sea."

"Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Kiss slowly, forgive quickly, play hard, take chances, give everything and have no regrets. Life is too short to be anything but happy."

rkirchner@eventteam.com

By Day: Katie Bowen
By Night: BowenArrow
Title: Executive Assistant

Super Power:
Keeping the entire office on target!

Hometown:
San Diego, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
Design Institute of San Diego / Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interior Design

Favorite Food:
Sushi, Pasta, Bread, Carbs...

Favorite Movie:
All time favorites: Sound of Music and Wizard of Oz

Something you might not know about me:
I enjoy volunteering! I am on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Spaniel Rescue. In 2011, I volunteered for two months at an orphanage in India, which was an amazing experience and I hope to go back! Also, I love sports! I played volleyball in high school and did competitive swimming for 8 years.

kbowen@eventteam.com

By Day: Jessica Ingalls
By Night: Jess-I-Can
Title: Operations Assistant

Super Power:
Saying “I can make that happen” no matter how large, difficult, or random the request!

Hometown:
Santee, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism/Public Relations

Something you might not know about me:
I have yet to meet a power tool I can't use! I recently helped to build a replica of the time machine from the 1960's H.G. Wells movie.

Places I'd like to travel:
Greece, New Zealand, Costa Rica, India or really anywhere that I haven't been.

Quote to live by:
"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." - William Falkner

jingalls@eventteam.com

By Day: Dan Bolen
By Night: DB Squared
Title: Operations & Sales Assistant

Super Power:
Faithful sidekick to Danny 'Superdan" Fisk

Hometown:
RIchmond, VA (RVA, River City)

Alma Mater / Degree:
James Madison University (J-M-U Duuuuuuukkkeessss) Seriously there's no other way to say it or spell it.
Majored in Communications Studies and Event Management

Something you might not know about me:
I moved to LA a little over a year ago on the train from Washington D.C.- 66 hours with my 2 duffel bags and a road bike packed in a box - to pursue some idea of events in the home of showbiz. (If you're thinking Fivel Goes West right now, you wouldn't be far off). Until now, I've lived in Los Angeles without a car for the entire time with knowledge of how to get most anywhere in the city using public transit. The looks of confusion when I state this fact are nothing short of priceless.

Hobbies/Special Talents:
I'm making it a daily effort to be more like Ron Swanson. That being said, I love the outdoors. Big on person fitness (this is SoCal, right?). I've survived in the woods with a knife and a flint for 5 days straight Bear Grylls style...my parents didn't believe in video games.

Quote to live by:
"Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed?" - Hunter S. Thompson

dbolen@eventteam.com

By Day: Jackie Fennelly
By Night: Jack-Attack
Title: Sales Intern

Super Power:
Jackie is our secret sales weapon. She is a "jack" of all trades and helps our team out with a wide range of projects. She is always ready to lend a hand!

Hometown:
Nevada City, CA

Alma Mater / Degree:
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts: Global Studies

Favorite thing about The Event Team:
The positive atmostphere and genuine people.

Something you might not know about me:
I'm oddly obsessed with cars- the faster (and more expensive) the better!.

Favorite Food:
Pesto pasta, pizza, fro-yo, and cheesecake...Basically, anything healthy.

Hobbies:
Running - it's the best way to find new music!

Places I'd like to travel:
Thailand, Australia, Alaska, everywhere!

Favorite Movie:
I can never think of a single favorite, but The Usual Suspects is one of them.

Quote to live by:
"You're never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream."

sales@eventteam.com

The Event Team Intern Program

The Event Team offers a very successful internship program in both the Sales and Operations Departments. Several of our interns have been groomed into full time employees, while many others achieved immediate job placement within the hospitality or events industry. Some interns even wind up as our clients! Our internship program provides a day-to-day glance at the fast-paced environment of a Destination Management Company. It also allows for a wide range of connections and access to organizations like MPI and HMA, among others.

We ARE NOTaccepting internship inquiries at this time. You can email resumes to info@eventteam.com. Please continue to check this page for updates, and feel free to read below for more information on our program:

About our internship program:
Our interns generally stay with us 3-4 months and work anywhere from 10-15 hours per week depending on their schedule/school requirements. These are volunteer positions, which is why students working for school credit are typically a better fit. That said, we have worked with non-student volunteers who simply want to gain experience and establish connections within the industry. Many interns go on to find employment within the industry (hotels, event production, decor companies, etc.). Some move into full time positions at The Event Team (two of our current staff started out as interns). A couple of interns have actually ended up as clients! On occasion, the opportunity arises for you to be hired as paid event staff.

Where we need help:
We generally need assistance researching & contacting new venues, creating write-ups, developing blog content, and keeping our databases accurate and up-to-date. This means we look for someone who:
-is comfortable using the phone on a regular basis
-is comfortable doing internet research
-has great writing skills
-is creative
-is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, & Publisher). Familiarity with web databases like Quickbase or Sales Force would be an added plus, but not necessary!a
-doesn’t mind repetition (yes, some tasks can be tedious, but they are very helpful to the sales team)
-can take direction quickly

How we can help you:
-We have a great reputation within the industry and can provide a great overview of how Corporate Events work.
-We try to invite our interns to as many industry events/mixers as possible so they can have a chance to meet and network with people who work in different areas of the industry.
-We provide letters of recommendation after completed internships.