MEET THE MAVENS
MEET THE MAVENS //
WHO WE ARE //
Maven is a full service event production and design house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Taking on a limited number of exclusive events per year allows Maven to provide a boutique event planning experience customized to each of our unique customers.
As event planners, coordinators, florists, and custom prop-designers we believe everyone deserves to have an event that leaves a lasting impression. Let us help you make it a reality.
KELLY BOLLIS - Owner & Creative Director
Kelly is the Owner and Creative Director at Maven. She ignited her passion for event planning while working for an international nonprofit – bringing her all around the world to plan events. Her background is in nonprofit fundraising and development, so she understands how to stretch a dollar to make a big impact. She enjoys the event planning process and helping people express themselves through all the details!
Anyone who knows her can tell you that she loves, love. Born on Valentine’s Day, she thought everyone appreciated when people fell in love and how they celebrated big moments as much as she did, but quickly realized she was a hopeless romantic and started planning weddings for those around her.
Her personal event planning philosophy is rooted in the guest experience and enjoys seeing the power an event can have on a person by striking that elusive balance between celebration and adrenaline rush. She gets the most joy seeing an entire crowd share an authentic moment that cannot be forgotten. When Kelly is not on the job, she’s eating her way through Minneapolis, traveling with her extremely handsome husband, taking care of her son, Monty and baby girl, Gigi, or spending time with family.
Aurora Grace Photography
THE TEAM //
Claire is a Jane of all trades, helping keep us all organized at Maven. As a studio manager, assistant production manager, decor manager, operations manager and the list goes on. The most genuine, kindhearted spirit, Claire's passion in life is her love for animals and helping people realize their true potential.
CLAIRE COONEY
Operations Manager
ISELIN DONALDSON
Director of Business Development
Iselin is a marketing strategist and all around good human. She effortlessly promotes positive community and growth in those around her, but she is also a killer cook, and a snappy dresser. Coming from a background in publishing, she approaches events in the scope of branding and innovation.
RACHAEL BRUSHABER
Director of Floral and Design
SHALEY BAGAN
Event Designer
Shaley's event prowess and synchronicity with our team means she is one of the most innovative designers in her field today. She knows how to add style to every aspect of your celebration. She loves a good weekend getaway, especially if it involves family, sun and Miami!
HEATHER TAMBORNINO
Lead Floral Designer
Heather is a naturally talented floral designer who is also a Trader Joes sign artist by day. She has an eye for design and creates meaningful flower arrangements that inspire others. When not being creative she is an avid rock climber, bouldering late into the night as a newlywed with her husband!
ABBY HAVLICEK
Senior Lead Event Coordinator
Known for her patient and calm demeanor, Abby embraces humbleness, never overlooks simplicity and has a great respect for events and the planning process. She cherishes exploring with her Fiance, whether it's in the Black Hills wilderness or in the iconic Southwest.
Mackenzie is a true professional with over 18 years of experience in Event Production, she has seen and planned every type of event you can imagine! She never says no and knows how to make anything happen, even with few resources available! She has an amazing laugh, and a great sense of humor, which she needs as a mother of 5! Mackenzie constantly inspires us all to live a life of meaning!
MACKENZIE ANDERSON
Senior Lead Coordinator
Stephanie is defined by creativity, authenticity, and intentionality. She is hyper focused on client experience and leads with joy. As an active listener, experienced project manager, and quick problem solver, there is nothing she can’t handle when it comes to event planning. Catch her outside in the sunshine, drinking iced coffee, walking the lakes…and you just might get lucky enough to hear her infectious laugh!
STEPHANIE KOEHNE
Senior Lead Coordinator & Event Designer
Rachel is a strong believer that the best weddings are the ones that wholeheartedly reflect YOU. Intention and authenticity are her favorite in events and everyday life too. You will find her happiest at the lake or gathered around the dinner table.
RACHEL ROBOLE
Senior Lead Coordinator
ABBY HERMAN
Senior Lead Coordinator
When she is not swinging for pars on a sunny day or hosting parties of her own, Abby’s focus is on making her client’s dreams into a reality. Her passion for weddings and seeing people in love has created a go-getter spirit, and she is always committed to making those around her feel taken care of.
BONNIE CURLEY
Lead Event Coordinator
ADAM GERBER
Installation Expert & Fabricator
Adam is one serious handy man, but not at all a serious guy. He has a sharp wit and a DRY sense of humor that can catch you off guard and leave you laughing for days. Not only can he fix almost anything, but he has a passion for design, a penchant for perfection and will really help your special decor elements shine.
Anna is passionate about events from ideation and planning, to execution and clean-up. She has been planning events, unofficially, since the 5th grade and loves bringing people together to celebrate. With a love for people and relationships, outside of work Anna can be found grabbing coffee and cocktails with friends new and old.
ANNA HICOK
Lead Event Coordinator
ALYSSA ANDES
Event Coordinator
JORDAN ELTON FOSTER
Lead Event Coordinator
MARY CATHERINE PENNY
Event Coordinator
LAUREN GAZICH
Event Coordinator
Lauren is an experienced event planner who wants your wedding to be amazing, but not look like you tried too hard. When she's not busily planning weddings for our clients she's planning her own soirees for family and friends!
MATT BOLLIS
Installation Designer & Fabricator
Matt is a multi-talented designer and fabricator and never stops moving. He is the hardest working Maven on the team, often found early in the morning during set ups, and late at night during tear downs. Regardless of how many projects he has going on at once, he always delivers an exceptional product for our clients.
GRANT SIMMONS
Installation Expert & Fabricator
Grant is a utility player of the Mavens. He's either assisting, setting up, tearing down, or just being present. While not busy with Maven, you can find Grant overseeing events all over Minneapolis. An all food and music connoisseur and a conversationalist equipped with an insatiable wanderlust exploring the world with his wife.