HomeAlumni » Get Involved » Event Management Executive Advisory Council Event Management Executive Advisory Council Explore This Section Get Involved Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Executive Advisory Council Event Management Executive Advisory Council Hospitality Management Executive Advisory Council Student Spotlight: Kristen Heimgartner “Every professor that I have had has shared real life experiences with the class which has given me a broader perspective.” Career Connections: Lauren VanScoy Major: Event Management Organization: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum International Connections: Ashley Martyniak Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Program: London College of Fashion, Fashion Business Semester Destination: England Student Spotlight: Reegan Den Adel “[Event management] is the people industry. You're there to help others, so that is what I enjoy most about the industry." T.J. Juskiewicz RAGBRAIDirector Amedeo Rossi 80/35 FestivalExecutive Director Brandie Wilson Iowa CubsVice President/Director of Catering and Event Sales Brian Phillips City of AmesAssistant City Manager Alivia Sprenger Iowa CubsCatering Manager Julie Weeks Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Emily Brown ISU FoundationDirector of Special Events Steve Peters VenuWorksOwner Ellie Straw ASEDJEvents Coordinator Tim Bryan ASEDJPresident Stephen King Des Moines Art FestivalExecutive Director Vicki Comegys Catch Des MoinesCSEE Vice President of Conventions, Sports & Services Derick Johnson Student Spotlight: Kristen Heimgartner “Every professor that I have had has shared real life experiences with the class which has given me a broader perspective.” Career Connections: Lauren VanScoy Major: Event Management Organization: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum International Connections: Ashley Martyniak Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Program: London College of Fashion, Fashion Business Semester Destination: England Student Spotlight: Reegan Den Adel “[Event management] is the people industry. You're there to help others, so that is what I enjoy most about the industry."