Craig Weida, General Manager - Craig Weida is an accomplished Event Planner with more than 10 years experience in the special event industry.  Craig began his career in the social service sector coordinating community events for Los Angeles County, Department of Health Services. After his stint in the non-profit world, Craig joined Pacific Park, the amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier, where he was responsible for developing the summer in-park entertainment program, supervising photo/film shoots and managing special events.  Craig joined the Eventmakers team in 2001 as Director of Operations, and now serves as General Manager.  He brings superior follow through and attention to detail to our organization, and ensures our events are perfectly executed to meet the individual needs of our clients.

Jenny Tran, Director of Events & Operations - Jenny Tran has extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Hotel Restaurant & Tourism from Cal Poly Pomona, she went on to work for The Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton. Jenny was the Event Coordinator at the Newport Beach Marriott where she was responsible for coordinating private parties, corporate meetings, weddings, and corporate holiday parties. She is proficient in booking travel and arranging lodging for our clients seeking destination management services. Jenny is a nice addition to the Eventmakers team and brings a fun and energetic personality to our organization. In her personal time, Jenny loves cooking and traveling to exciting locations to experience different cultures and cuisines.

Jessica Peterson, Administrative & Event Manager - Jessica Peterson started as an intern for the company while obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations, from California State University, Northridge.  Her degree and background provide valuable insights into marketing and public relations for our company.  Jessica is one of our Event Coordinators working on a variety of events and meetings.  Her motivation and eagerness to learn every aspect of the special event industry is a welcomed addition to our organization.

Jessica Ward, Accounting - Jessica Ward began her career in the accounting industry when she was just 16 years old at an esteemed CPA and Business Management firm in Woodland Hills, CA. Since then, she has continued to build upon her knowledge and expertise in accounting and business management. Her and her fiancé were highlighted in the Inland Empire in 2007 as the youngest successful business owners, having owned and managed three separate franchises. She will be graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science, double-majoring in Accounting and Economics. From general accounting to audits, budgeting, and cost accounting, she has helped many companies build better infrastructures through meticulous planning and organization.

Emma Korchek, Associate Event Planner