Meet Our Team
WE MAKE HOSPITALITY F&B AND EVENTS FEEL EASY!
WE DO EVERYTHING WITH OUR CORE VALUES OF SPEED, RESULTS, AND HAVING FUN!
These intrinsic characteristics influence everything we do. We love our work, and our clients reap the benefits.
OUR TEAM’S
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Our team means the world to us! They’re the reason for our success and the reason why we love creating spectacular events each and every day. The hospitality industry has a reputation for being hard – and it’s well deserved because spending hours on your feet serving drinks, or taking responsibility for every detail of a once-in-a-lifetime event isn’t easy. Happily for us, when we all work together we find the fun and it all feels worthwhile!
We’re characterized by our deep desire to help clients. We recognize that most of our customers only throw a few big events in their life, and it’s up to us to make it feel easy! We’re here to translate the industry jargon and love to explain capacity vs headcounts and covers. For other clients, they need a fuss-free option for monthly meetings or industry events. That’s where we shine. When people choose Wedgewood Events, they get continual access to professionals who care about making events feel flawless for the organizer and attendees.
Our venue teams are made up of strong, smart individuals with core skills. We’re on the same page and we work together across disciplines, venues, and regions to create the very best event experiences.
You can get to know our team and our family of vendors by reading the spotlight articles on our blog. We’ve shared a brief bio for our leadership team below so you can get a feel for the type of attitude and skills we embrace at Wedgwood Weddings and Events. If you’re interested in joining our awesome team – head over to our careers page to see our current vacancies and training programs.

JOHN ZARUKA
FOUNDER
John and his wife, Linda, have been married since 1974, and have two children, Bill and Stacy.
John began his hospitality experience at a Long Island beach concession owned by his parents. He fell in love with the industry and pursued this passion at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. John started his career in the hotel business in 1973 and within 10 years became a Regional Director, responsible for 1,700 rooms. Soon after, he became the Vice President of Operations for a Southern California hotel management company.
In the summer of 1986, John and Linda purchased the lease of the Wedgewood Restaurant and Buenaventura Golf Course Pub & Grille in Ventura. They immediately converted the failing restaurant to exclusive banquet use. Z-Golf Food & Beverage Services was a natural progression: an operations and consulting practice exclusively for the food and beverage departments of golf courses, banquet facilities, clubs, and resorts was a new concept. From the original 'Wedgewood Restaurant', the brand has grown to forty-three locations in six states hosting 8,000 events per year and 750,000 guests.
Since February 2020, John has made more time for golfing. His hospitality obsession continues to shine at all our venues in the form of exceptional standards and remarkable attention to detail.
BILL ZARUKA
CEO
As a teenager, Bill was recruited to work every position at the family’s Bar & Grille. While pursuing a degree in Hotel Administration at Cornell, Bill displayed his leadership skills as President of his fraternity and Captain of the lightweight football team. He graduated in 1998 and then joined the food services division of Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA. As a multi-unit manager, he created budgets, wrote operating standards, implemented training programs, and led the adoption of several point-of-sale systems.
In 2001, Bill rejoined the family business and helped it expand to the East Coast. He leads a dynamic management team and supervises all restaurant operations. Under his leadership, sales now approach $50,000,000 with average profit percentages and customer service ratings far exceeding industry averages.
Bill lives in Southern California with his wife, Jenn, and their four children.

Dan Bylund
Chief Financial Officer
With nearly 30 years of global finance, treasury, and accounting experience, including experience spanning IT, risk management, and human resources, along with key strengths in all aspects of corporate financial functions, including debt and equity financing, cash management and planning, and detailed financial forecasting, Dan keeps us on the right path.
A graduate from Jacksonville University in Florida with a BS in Accounting, Dan decided the West Coast was the better place and now lives in Carlsbad, CA.
Kevin Lyons
Vice President of Business Development
Kevin supports all our landlord relationships and seeks out new partnership opportunities. As a new venue transition is imminent, he spearheads the opening so all matters are handled in a smooth and professional manner.
Kevin has been instrumental in our company expansion. To better understand the business, he humbly stepped in as venue manager at a local Southern California venue to learn our processes from the ground up.
Prior to joining our team, Kevin was an integral member of the Callaway sales group for 18 years and handled $62,000,000 in sales to big box and e-commerce accounts. While in this position, Kevin was recognized for increasing sales and pushing the team to improve communications, efficiency, and “Best in Class Service.”
Jeff Tucci
Senior Vice President of Operations
Jeff leads our team of regional managers to oversee all our properties nationwide. He is a hospitality veteran with more than 25 years in the industry.
Prior to joining us, he served as Vice President of Hospitality at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. Jeff has held leadership positions with some of the country’s finest hotels and resorts. He is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and the Culinary Institute of America.
Jeff is a native New Yorker, and he and his wife are proud parents of three.
Julia Henning
Chief Revenue Officer
Julia joined us in 2010. Her first project with the company was establishing the centralized call center. She then managed three of our locations in the Inland Empire before transitioning into her role of leading our sales activity and introducing all our training tools and metrics. In 2024, she advanced to the role of Chief Revenue Officer.
A native of West Los Angeles, she graduated with a BFA. in Theater from New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts and was an established comedian for several years. She started her career in the hospitality industry working as a cook in Los Angeles for several off-site catering companies, including Catering by Field.
In 2009, she entered Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and graduated with a Master of Management in Hospitality.
Angela Sirios
Director of People & Culture
Angela began her career in Human Resources over 20 years ago. After graduating from Western Illinois University, Angela took her first HR role as an Interviewer in a high-volume call center. After finding her way to California, Angela spent 16 years in various roles with RadioShack Corporation in both Human Resources and Operations Management, while supporting store locations nationwide.
Most recently, Angela gained a deeper understanding of hospitality as the Human Resources Manager with the Ponte Family Estate, including Ponte Winery. She lives in Temecula, CA with her husband and two children.
Troy Stevens
Director of Facilities & Capital Projects
Troy managed the extensive remodel at University Club in 2017, and his attitude and construction knowledge was so impressive we asked him to join our team! Now a crucial team member, Troy says his favorite part of our company culture is how everyone watches out for each other and we all connect to grow together.
Motivating contractors and subcontractors to meet deadlines takes an incredible amount of organization and influence, and it’s plain to see that Troy’s experience pays off. All our venues benefit from his support on projects ranging from total renovations to smaller remodels and ongoing improvements. Troy loves that his activity shapes each client’s experience when they choose one of our venues for their event.
It’s easy to see that Troy thrives when he’s tackling big tasks and he inspires everyone to do more. He is a huge influence in his community and is committed to making lives better. As a committed soccer coach, Troy can be found on the turf and stepping up as a role model in his neighborhood kid’s lives. As well as coaching, Troy aims big; he wanted to do more for his community so he was instrumental in creating a valuable neighborhood hub by opening a K-12 Charter School in less than 120-days. He has also started a non-profit and raised over 500k to fund a research lab at Harvard 'Massachusetts Eye and Ear', a specialty hospital in Boston, to help a rare type of childhood blindness.
Running all our venue modifications together with community building is a remarkable amount of work, but Troy always makes plenty of time for his family. Married in 2001, Troy and his beautiful wife, Jennifer, enjoy traveling and parenting their boys: Landon and Gavin.
Roman Cota
Culinary Leader
Roman’s passion for hospitality has pushed him to wear many hats in the foodservice industry and he found his sweet spot with catering and banquet services.
Today, he still loves serving food and seeing guests' reactions to a delicious menu. As a youngster, Roman did the rounds of local restaurants learning the good from each and, upon joining a catering team, he helped take covers from 1,000 a year to well over 100,000. He has worked for some of the largest contract foodservice companies in the world within the education and healthcare fields.
Roman joined us in 2011 as a regional manager and, for many years, held a dual role
developing our menu standards, culinary practices, securing purchasing contracts and developing chefs throughout the company. He believes: if you love what you do, it will be rewarding to you and your family.
Jerome Cansino
Regional Manager
Jerome joined our team in 2005 as a bartender then banquet captain and, within ten years, was promoted to regional manager looking after our coastal California venues from Marin County in the north down to Ventura County in the south.
Jerome is driven by client satisfaction, he still gets the most job satisfaction from seeing a perfectly executed event appreciated by a client. He’s also a tremendous coach and his proudest moment was encouraging one of his venue managers to step in as chef so that a huge event wouldn’t go hungry. She did such a great job, no one could believe it was her first time preparing a banquet.
Having grown up in the Philippines where family is everything, Jerome loves to unwind with his wife and children, and show off his wakeboarding skills.
Dan Pennington
Vice President of Operations
Dan takes pride in keeping our Southern California venues rolling with first-rate standards. He has 20+ years experience managing restaurants such as Rock Bottom Brewery and Ignite Bistro in San Diego. His years of experience greatly benefit his team at Wedgewood Weddings & Events, as he can be counted on to provide fresh ideas to help improve the overall experience for our clients and their guests.
Dan's team praise him for his calming attitude and ability to quickly see the heart of any issue. He's a natural teacher and holds the distinction of regional manager with the most venues.
Dan is a SoCal native and spent most of his life in San Diego. He enjoys watching football and woodworking. When not driving between properties, Dan likes to spend time with his wife and daughter.
Anna Worthington Mings
Chief Growth Officer
Anna’s journey with Wedgewood Weddings began in 2011 after graduating from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Her dedication, positivity, and leadership quickly propelled her from catering manager to general manager. In 2013, she moved to Colorado to open the region’s first Wedgewood Weddings venue, where she became a regional manager and grew the area to seven locations. Known for fostering a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and healthy sales competition, Anna built a strong, client-focused team that drove success throughout the Colorado region.
In 2022, Anna relocated to California to lead new venue openings, a role that highlighted her strategic vision and ability to unite multiple departments toward a common goal. Now serving as Chief Growth Officer, she is dedicated to expanding the Wedgewood Weddings brand nationwide and providing more dream venues for couples.
Anna married her high school sweetheart in 2017 at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings. Today, she lives in California with her husband, their two boys, and their dog.
Chelsea Taylor
Regional Manager
When Chelsea joined our team in 2013, we had no idea that she would fall so deeply in love with weddings that she would get married exactly one year later, on her work anniversary! Initially a Catering Manager at our first venue in Arizona, Chelsea spent four years mastering every role on property before her promotion to Regional Manager in 2017. Under her guidance, her region grew from one to five venues within four years.
Chelsea feels comfortable pushing her team to step out of their comfort zone – because they know they always have her full support. Whether she’s motivating a team member to apply for a promotion or help a challenging client, she sees these growth moments as the best part of her job! A people person, Chelsea chose hospitality for all the opportunities to meet people: when you’re supporting thousands of events each year, you meet so many amazing humans along the way.
Part of our tightknit leadership team, Chelsea is the first to tell people that she’s proud of her region’s growth. Being open to learning new skills every day has made her a better leader. Having two AZ venues nominated for our prestigious ‘Property of The Year’ award showcased how much her venues can achieve while overcoming immense challenges in terms of sales results, budgeting, customer service, recruitment, and training.
Chelsea and hard work are, by necessity, firm friends. She graduated summa cum laude from ASU while working full-time and raising her oldest children. She has since welcomed her third child and somehow still makes time for extracurricular team activities. When she’s not at work, you can watch sports, cook, and hang out by the pool. She says, “nothing beats the simple things in life."
Charisse Edwards
Contact Center General Manager
Having joined our call center in 2015, Charisse quickly rose through the ranks, moving from agent to co-manager, and then to her current role in four years. Her greatest accomplishment was dividing her team into three regions: Northern California, Southern California, and National. The National team look after all inquiries for our Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Texas venues. She split California into two areas as we currently have 28 event venues in this state.
Responsible for ensuring her team meets its goals, she drives a rigorous training program to make sure prospects get the very best service at all times. She enjoys getting to know each of her team members so she can be a better coach.
Charisse is a natural in her role because she came into the industry organically. When engaged, she was searching for a wedding venue and fell in love with what we do. She promptly left the casino where she was working, and paused her passion for fashion so that she could give every couple a better experience with their big day. She loves shopping with her daughter and applies everything she learned from her Fashion Merchandising education as she strolls the mall.
Linda M. Cotè
Regional Manager
Linda joined Wedgewood Weddings & Events in June of 2010 and since joining the company, has worked her way up from sales to General Manager and then to Regional Manager within seven years. She was drawn to the hospitality industry by the impact of the work that is done behind the scenes. Problem-solving and finding solutions that result in guests enjoying their event is one great aspect of what has driven her during her time with the company.
Since taking on her role as Regional Manager, she’s enjoyed training others and watching them thrive and grow as leaders within the company, as well. Linda loves the people she works with at Wedgewood Weddings, even regarding them as her “second family.”
As the youngest of six girls, Linda enjoys spending time with family and friends in her downtime. She also enjoys visits to the beach and taking day trips around the state of California to learn more about the history of different areas.
Kali Lemos
Regional Manager
Growing up Kali always had a love for events and hospitality, specifically weddings. She grew up obsessed with anything wedding related and even did her senior project in high school on being a wedding coordinator! In 2016, Kali joined the Wedgewood Weddings & Events team as a Catering Manager for Sterling Hotel in Sacramento.
That passion for weddings grew and evolved over time as she eventually was promoted to General manager, then multi-unit leader, and now Regional Manager of the Sacramento Region. What started as a love for weddings evolved into a love for people and being a support for her teams. One of the best parts of her job is being a mentor to her managers and helping to support them in reaching their goals with Wedgewood Weddings & Events. It's not always easy, but in Kali’s mind, overcoming challenges is one of the most rewarding parts of the job!
When not working, Kali can be found hanging out with her husband, son, and daughter (ideally in Tahoe!), or organizing a game of dungeons and dragons with her friends!
Rachel Kosin
Regional Manager
Rachel serves as Regional Manager for Wedgewood Weddings' Charlotte region, where she leads the company's strategic expansion into North Carolina. Since joining Wedgewood Weddings in 2017, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple markets, consistently elevating service standards and operational excellence.
Her trajectory within the organization reflects both geographical diversity and increasing scope of responsibility, beginning as General Manager at Redwood Canyon in Castro Valley, California. Rachel went on to successfully lead operations at Stonetree Estate in Novato for four years before advancing to Regional Manager overseeing the Sacramento market. Her proven leadership capabilities led to her oversight of the prestigious Presidio venues in San Francisco, culminating in her current role spearheading Wedgewood Weddings' expansion into the Southeast.
Rachel's leadership philosophy centers on creating exceptional client experiences through collaborative team development. She has distinguished herself through her empathetic approach to management and unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, consistently empowering team members to achieve their highest potential.
A Michigan native, Rachel brings a balanced perspective to both her professional and personal life. She embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying time on the water, improving her golf game, maintaining her fitness through Peloton cycling, and exploring new destinations with her husband and son. This combination of professional drive and personal vitality has become a hallmark of her leadership approach.
Robyn Miranda
Director of Sales Training
Robyn joined the Wedgewood Weddings family in early 2012. She started as a Catering Sales Director and, within two years, became General Manager. Overseeing two California properties between 2014 and 2016, Robyn loved working with couples planning their weddings, motivating her team, and helping venues grow. Robyn left Wedgewood Weddings for a couple of years to pursue another opportunity, but she always remembered her time with Wedgewood Weddings. She officially rejoined the team in May of 2019 on the Sales Task Force, using her wealth of experience to train venue teams to hone their abilities and become the best version of themselves.
Robyn feels her co-workers are her family, and Wedgewood Weddings is truly her home away from home, and that was what brought her back for another opportunity with the company. Putting others first has always been her primary motivator within her career, and in her current position, she loves putting her team members first and watching them grow into their careers.
Outside of Wedgewood Weddings, Robyn is training to become a Sommelier in her spare time. She also loves watching live music performances, so much so that she chose to have a live band at her wedding instead of a DJ.
Jordyn Voegele
Regional Manager
Jordyn joined the Wedgewood Weddings & Events team straight from the University of Denver in 2016. Knowing she wanted to work in the Wedding Industry from a young age, she couldn’t have been more excited to be offered a Captain Coordinator Sales Administrator position at the Boulder Creek location. Through several role & location changes over the years, she recently took on the role of Regional Manager of the Colorado locations. The Wedgewood Weddings & Events team and culture are by far Jordyn’s favorite part of her job. She is motivated by seeing the Colorado region grow and hitting major milestones. In this role she gets to help coach, strategize, and problem-solving, all of which brings her joy. Every day might not be easy but it's worth it.
A Colorado Native, Jordyn enjoys finding time with her husband and their two dogs. She is a die-hard Colorado Rockies fan, going as far as having her own wedding at the stadium. She also enjoys traveling and would live in Italy if she could.
Crystal Pilarski
Regional Manager
Crystal joined Wedgewood Weddings in 2011 as a receptionist at The Retreat. She rose quickly from her position, becoming a General Manager in 2014. Since then, Crystal has channeled her love of coaching team members and has trained several General Managers at the start of their Wedgewood Weddings careers. Watching team members, new and experienced, grow into their roles has been one of the most rewarding experiences during her time with the company. She enjoys the number of opportunities to develop her team and the ability to participate in their growth. One of the highlights of her time with Wedgewood Weddings was leading The Retreat to win Property of the Year after a successful sales and service year.
Crystal is a Southern California native originally from San Diego. She moved to the Inland Empire to attend UC – Riverside. She is married and enjoys spending time with her large blended family watching movies, and playing board games.
Chris Newton
Vice President of Marketing
In 2024, Chris Newton joined as Vice President of Marketing, where he leverages his passion for blending creative storytelling and data-driven strategies to drive organizational growth. With nearly two decades of marketing leadership experience and over $2B in earned revenue throughout his career, Chris specializes in creating emotional connections with customers while delivering measurable business results.
Previously, Chris led marketing efforts for several prestigious hospitality brands including JC Resorts, where he oversaw comprehensive marketing strategies spanning demand generation, digital marketing, customer experience, and brand communications. His extensive hospitality experience includes leadership roles at Irvine Company, Stonebridge Companies, Marriott International, and Hilton Worldwide, complemented by valuable experience leading marketing teams in the B2B software and technology sectors.
Chris's expertise encompasses digital marketing, user experience, market segmentation, channel development, customer relationship management, and strategic communications. He has consistently demonstrated success in building brand visibility, enhancing reputation, and driving revenue growth through innovative marketing initiatives.
A CU-Boulder graduate and Chicago native, Chris resides in Southern California with his wife and two children. He balances his professional life with his passions for music, family travel, and outdoor adventures.
Megan Bootz
Regional Manager
Joining Wedgewood Weddings in April 2013, Megan Bootz has cultivated an impressive career trajectory marked by continuous growth and expanding leadership responsibilities. Beginning as a beverage cart attendant in Las Vegas, she quickly transitioned into sales within six months, discovering her true professional calling.
Her leadership journey accelerated in October 2016 when she became a General Manager in Training at San Clemente. By April 2017, she advanced to General Manager, successfully overseeing Colorado's Brittany Hill and Ken Caryl venues. Drawn back to California's coastal climate, she returned to manage San Clemente in 2018, where she served until March 2021. Her expertise and versatility led to specialized roles training General Managers and supporting various California venues until May 2023, when she assumed the Multi-Unit Manager position in San Diego. In 2025, she elevated to Regional Manager, having contributed to 16 locations across three states throughout her tenure.
Megan's passion stems from cultivating team success and fostering professional development. She finds profound satisfaction in mentoring colleagues and witnessing their growth through challenges and achievements. The collaborative culture at Wedgewood Weddings has been instrumental in both her professional advancement and personal growth, fostering meaningful relationships that continue to inspire her daily commitment to excellence.
Originally from the East Coast, Megan maintains strong family connections while embracing California's lifestyle. She balances her professional responsibilities with active pursuits, including beach activities, fitness training, and literary interests.
Roger Cellini
Vice President of Facilities & Construction
In August 2023 Roger Cellini joined our team as the Vice President of Facilities & Construction. He has been tasked with developing programs to help facilitate the renovation and maintenance of the 70+ venues within the Wedgewood Weddings portfolio. With over 35 years of facilities and construction experience, Roger is leveraging his experience to create aesthetically pleasing venues for our clients to enjoy.
Before joining Wedgewood Weddings, he led the Facilities, Construction and Real Estate department at the University of Redlands, located in Southern California. He has experience in maintaining historical and modern structures, highly technical buildings such as science laboratories, and housing facilities. In addition, he has extensive experience with power generation facilities and energy management programs. Prior to the University, he worked for Sodexo as the Area Manager, supporting 32 locations within the Western United States.
Roger holds a master’s in business administration from the University of Redlands. He resides in Southern California with his wife Christine. He has three children and two grandchildren. He loves to travel and spend time with family
Susan Ausman
General Counsel
Since joining Wedgewood Weddings as General Counsel in May 2024, Susan Ausman brings extensive legal and operational experience spanning multiple industries. Her diverse career encompasses roles at prestigious law firms, entrepreneurial ventures including founding her own law and real estate brokerage firms, and in-house counsel positions with public companies. Notably, she expanded beyond legal practice to spearhead nationwide warehouse development for Amazon and grocery store expansion for a prominent Midwest retailer.
In her current role, Susan focuses on strengthening Wedgewood Weddings' existing venue portfolio while driving strategic expansion into new markets. She leverages her multifaceted background to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for team members across the organization.
A lifelong learner, Susan maintains an active lifestyle outside the office pursuing golf, tennis, and creative endeavors including jewelry making and various craft projects. Her passion for discovery extends to exploring new destinations and continuously expanding her knowledge base.
Trevor Bradshaw
Chief Financial Officer
Trevor Brandshaw joined Wedgewood Weddings in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer, where he brings nearly two decades of strategic business intelligence experience from the consumer goods sector. He leverages his expertise in transforming complex data into actionable insights to drive operational excellence and financial growth across all organizational functions.
Prior to joining Wedgewood Weddings, Trevor held key leadership positions in the golf industry, including a decade at TaylorMade Golf followed by eight years at Summit Golf Brands. Throughout his career, he has specialized in developing data-driven strategies that enhance business performance and support cross-functional decision-making.
Trevor's passion lies in building collaborative partnerships across business units. He excels at helping leaders harness the power of analytics to drive strategic initiatives and achieve measurable results. His approach combines financial expertise with practical business acumen to deliver insights that directly impact organizational success.
A dedicated family man, Trevor resides in Southern California with his wife Ashley and their two children, Arthur and Teddy. He balances his professional pursuits with his passions for surfing and golf, embodying the active California lifestyle.
Alex Talkington
Regional Manager
Alex Talkington serves as Regional Manager at Wedgewood Weddings, where she leverages her extensive background in premium client services and event management to deliver exceptional wedding experiences. Beginning her journey with Wedgewood Weddings in 2015 as a Catering Manager, she has consistently demonstrated expertise in luxury service delivery and team development.
With foundations in high-end customer service, Alex honed her skills in premium sales and client relations through her work with prominent LASIK surgery practices in Washington's affluent Bellevue area. Her transition to the wedding industry began at Tapestry House, where she quickly distinguished herself by balancing full-time practice management responsibilities while mastering event execution.
A Northwest University graduate and Washington native, Alex now calls Colorado home, where she resides with her husband, two daughters, and three dogs. When not orchestrating ideal wedding experiences, she finds inspiration and renewal near the water, embracing quality time with her family.
Crystal MacNeil
Director of New Venue Openings
Crystal fell into the weddings and events industry by chance in 2004 when she was a waitress, and a regular customer asked if she wanted to join her high-end Wedding Planning Firm. She quickly realized the fast-paced Wedding industry was thrilling, and she was hooked. Crystal joined Wedgewood Weddings in 2017 after working at a few Temecula venues. Crystal started as General Manager at the Galway Downs location in Temecula. This was a considerable undertaking as Galway Downs is one of Wedgewood Weddings largest properties, but Crystal made it clear she was right for the job. Her knowledge of the hospitality industry stood out immediately, and Crystal became a leader others could lean on. Crystal's quality of genuinely listening to the staff, sales team, and customers was apparent as she led the Galway Downs team to be on the company's top-selling properties. In 2022 she was promoted to Regional Manager of Southern CA properties.
Crystal lives in Menifee, CA, with her husband and two children. It is a hospitality family, as her husband is a chef in the industry. When she is not working, you can find Crystal running her kids to and from sporting activities and enjoying good food and wine.
Crystal absolutely loves her Wedgewood Weddings Family.
Kelsey Gallagher
Regional Manager
Kelsey Gallagher serves as Regional Manager for Wedgewood Weddings' Presidio properties and Stonetree, where she leverages her comprehensive understanding of event management and hospitality excellence. Her journey with Wedgewood Weddings began in 2015 when she started as a client service specialist in Fresno. This marked the beginning of a remarkable trajectory in the wedding and events industry.
Following her college graduation, Kelsey expanded her expertise as a Catering Manager at the Sterling Hotel in Sacramento, where she refined her skills in upscale hospitality management. Her exceptional leadership abilities led to her promotion to General Manager, successfully overseeing operations at both Sterling Hotel and Evergreen Springs. In 2022, she advanced to Director of Sales at the iconic Presidio location before assuming her current regional management role.
Throughout her tenure with Wedgewood Weddings, Kelsey has embodied the company's family-oriented culture while driving operational excellence. Her success is built on a foundation of meaningful relationships with colleagues and a commitment to nurturing both client experiences and team development.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kelsey is an avid explorer of culinary experiences and outdoor adventures, often accompanied by her dog on hiking trails throughout the region. She channels her creativity through painting and woodworking, bringing an artistic perspective to her professional role. Her hidden talent for DIY projects reflects her innovative approach to both personal and professional challenges.
Jonno Roman
Regional Manager
Jonno Roman serves as Regional Manager for Wedgewood Weddings' New England operations, where he brings strategic vision and operational excellence to the region's premier wedding venues. Since joining Wedgewood Weddings in 2017, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple markets, consistently elevating service standards and team performance.
His trajectory within Wedgewood Weddings exemplifies a commitment to operational excellence, beginning as a General Manager in Training at Fallbrook Estate in Southern California. Jonno's leadership capabilities led to his advancement as General Manager of Redwood Canyon in Northern California, followed by successfully spearheading operations at The Ranch at Silver Creek. His scope expanded in 2022 when he assumed the Multi-Unit General Manager role, adding Boulder Ridge to his portfolio before embarking on his current position overseeing the New England region.
Jonno's passion for talent development and team management drives his leadership approach. He excels in nurturing high-performing teams, finding particular satisfaction in fostering professional growth and guiding team members through valuable learning experiences that enhance their capabilities and advance their careers.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jonno maintains an ambitious personal goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon, embracing the discipline and determination required for long-distance running. He balances his professional drive with a love for literature and cinema, sharing his life's adventures with his husky, Zelda, who has been by his side since the beginning of his Wedgewood Weddings journey.
Kari Moreno
Regional Manager
Kari exemplifies the power of recognizing and nurturing talent within Wedgewood Weddings, having risen from a weekend beverage cart attendant to a key leadership position since 2008. Her journey began during her nursing school years at the Gilroy location, where an astute manager identified her potential and encouraged her exploration of different operational roles within the company.
What started as a part-time position to supplement her income became a flourishing career when she stepped into management, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing talent from within. Throughout her tenure, Kari has established herself as a cornerstone of leadership development, finding her greatest fulfillment in cultivating and mentoring the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Her dedication to fostering remarkable guest experiences while maintaining a vibrant, engaging work environment has become a hallmark of her leadership style. She expertly balances the precision required for exceptional event execution with the creativity to inspire and motivate high-performing teams.
Away from her professional responsibilities, Kari embraces family life with the same enthusiasm she brings to her work. She shares magical moments at Disneyland with her husband, Gabe. She actively supports her two daughters in their various activities, bringing the same dedication to her family life that has defined her professional success.
Daniel Reta
Regional Manager
Daniel Reta serves as a dynamic leader at Wedgewood Weddings, where he has been driving operational excellence since September 2021. With a distinguished career in hospitality and restaurant management, Daniel brings a wealth of experience building high-performing teams and cultivating exceptional guest experiences.
Before joining Wedgewood Weddings, Daniel established himself as an innovative leader across premier hospitality brands. His trajectory includes successful tenures as General Manager at Yojie Japanese Fondue in downtown Los Angeles and 28 West in Alhambra, where he consistently elevated service standards and team performance. As Catering and Events Manager for Create Good Restaurant Group, he further honed his expertise in luxury hospitality and large-scale event execution. His foundational experience as a manager at AMC Theatres gave him valuable insights into entertainment venue operations and guest satisfaction.
Daniel's true passion lies in talent development and mentorship. He regularly shares his expertise as a guest speaker at Loyola Marymount University's Business and Leadership program, where he inspires graduating students with practical insights and career guidance. This commitment to nurturing the next generation of business leaders reflects his dedication to professional development and industry advancement.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Daniel embraces life's sophisticated pleasures. He enjoys strategic games of poker and Monopoly with friends while appreciating fine whiskey. This balance of professional excellence and personal authenticity has become a hallmark of his leadership style.
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