“Working with Mary is a dream come true. You will not find a more efficient, attention-to-detail, person than Mary. In addition to her acute awareness to logistics and process, she also can see things from the 30-thousand foot level. She understands vision and can implement events that accomplish the mission as well as a well-run event. She works well with budgets, vendors, volunteers and staff. She has a High EQ. Having worked with her for 17 years, you couldn’t find a better implementer and organizer than Mary.”

“I worked with Mary on a large, upscale donor event and was amazed by her ability to envision the event on a macro level while still tending to every detail. She communicated with external vendors and internal staff in the most professional and kind manner, was unflappable, and tended to all matters efficiently. She was also able to come in under budget. Mary’s expertise and professionalism is unmatched!”

“Mary has the rare combination of experience, skills, personality and common sense to make any event a winner. Mary has been blessed with an enviable professional resume as she draws on an impressive two decades of major corporate management experience at the C-suite level. She’s a skilled manager, savvy negotiator, and effective leader of people and projects. An exceptional planner, team player and organizer, Mary gets things done without breaking spirits, rules or relationships. When she’s working for you she wrangles details, pushes for the best price and terms, and maintains momentum with no drama. She is comfortable working small one-evening parties or week-long conventions. If needed, she has the contacts and “rolodex” to bring the professional horsepower to any venue or challenge. A natural teacher and coach, young event planners count it a privilege to be mentored by Mary. She’s the best in the business. Period.”