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 baby boy, Monty, 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 PASKACH

Operations Manager

SHALEY BAGAN

Director of Design & Coordination

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!

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.

KATIE HUSEBOE

Lead Floral Designer

Inspired by the great gardeners in her family, Katie's connection to flowers began at an early age, but she decided to make a career of it while living and working in NYC! She trained in the classic techniques of floristry, honing her craft and developing her skill, in NYC before coming to MAVEN. We're so glad she did because she is a truly gifted floral designer who cares passionately about our clients.

KATI DUESLER

Lead Floral Designer & Studio Manager

Kati has lived many lives and practiced a variety of artistic expressions before finding herself as a floral designer at MAVEN. She has worked on a Wisconsin flower farm, painted large scale installations, and lived in Tanzania working with children. You can count on Kati to bring her unique experiences to the floral design process, always resulting in one of a kind, perfectly imperfect designs.

Mackenzie is a true professional with over 15 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

LAUREN GAZICH

Lead 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!

Event aficionado & experience creator, Bre brings her bright, adventurous spirit to Maven. Her background in project management and event coordination give her the perfect set of skills to make sure your event goes on without a hitch & with a creative punch! Bre is a wiz at solving snafus on the fly! On nights off, you can spot her at First Ave or organizing group adventures for friends!

BRE WARD

Senior Lead Coordinator

ABBY HAVLICEK

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.

KALIE KAMPA

Event Coordinator

HANNAH KOXLIN

Assistant Coordinator

Hannah is simply delightful. With a background in upscale retail, she has a natural talent for design. She has a secret musical talent that she might share if you ask her and it involves a ukulele. Always living her best life, she knows how to help turn events into a spectacular reality. Ask her for a good book recommendation because she always has one!

SEAN O'REILLY

Installation Expert

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.

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!

DANIELLE DEMBOSKY

Senior Lead Coordinator

Danielle exudes positive and radiant energy, always giving clients exactly what they need to make their wedding day go off without a hitch! She graduated college with a degree in biology and is smart as a whip! You'll have to ask her about her amazing travel adventures, especially her recent trip to Cuba!

Alison is the most efficient person you will ever meet and gets more done before 8am than most people do before noon. She really cares for our clients and will go above and beyond to make sure their event is exactly how they imagined it to be. She loves the weird, and wonderful nature of events and knows how to make your event unforgettable for your guests.

ALISON OASE

Lead Event Coordinator

AJA PERRIER

Assistant Coordinator

Aja is a peach of a girl with lots of ideas and an outstanding work ethic. She is extremely positive and loves playing her part in our client’s momentous occasions. She has spunk and sass and a genuine desire to help couples make their wedding day perfect. When she isn't helping out at weekend events, you can find her writing our blog posts, having fun with friends, or traveling.

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.