LEADERSHIP TEAM
Transforming uncertainties into peace of mind.
TODD LAMBERT
President and CEO After 25 years of industry experience, Todd Lambert and partner Jay Colucci founded EventSphere in 2009 as a service-oriented housing company. During his time with the Atlanta Sheraton Hotel and Ambassadors (onPeak), Todd successfully built his personal brand with strengths in contract negotiation, standardized operating procedures, and increased booking capture rates; thus cementing his reputation as a true industry leader. His passion and emphasis on customer service earn unwavering client loyalty; which results in EventSphere’s 98% retention rate. Well known for his approachability and sense of fairness, Lambert fosters genuine employee loyalty. Since its inception, EventSphere has garnered a number of awards and recognition from various business publications. Best Places to Work in Atlanta, ’13, ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17, and ’18; Best and Brightest Places to Work, recognized six years locally and one year nationally.
JAY COLUCCI
Owner, Chief Services Officer
With a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, and as a certified Project Manager, Jay has led project management offices (PMOs) and large project teams for most of his career. For over 15 years, Jay has applied project management practices to the housing industry, becoming known as the go-to person to keep technical matters running smoothly and efficiently.
A New York native now residing in Atlanta, Jay first began working with Todd to create a project management tool for event managers that would generate a milestone-based event timeline—the first of its kind in the industry—ensuring prompt, transparent communication between managers and clients.
Jay’s career has included many professional successes, and he considers starting EventSphere with Todd to be the greatest of these. They’ve watched the company grow from one show to more than 80 shows in just seven years and are proud that their promise to provide the best customer service in the industry remains goal number one.
ALICE MEADOWS-JONES
Executive Director of Administration and Finance
With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Alice has been an integral part of EventSphere from the very beginning. As a sales manager for the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Ambassadors (onPeak), and Aberdeen Woods Conference Center, Alice brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a ‘Swiss Army knife’ approach to her position at EventSphere. While serving as the first line of defense for Accounting, she is also the right hand to the President and CEO, Todd Lambert. Alice is also a key player in Human Resources, Travel Planning, and Customer Care. Alice takes a ‘company first’ approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution; always applying her personal motto of “never settling for less than excellence.” She firmly believes you can find joy in helping others reach their full potential. Jones’ professional achievements include a handpicked nomination by the President of Tuskegee University to lead the sales and marketing team, as well as being selected as Employee of the Year for Sheraton Atlanta Hotel during the 1996 Olympics.
APRIL GRIFFIN
Executive Vice President – Operations
Since joining the EventSphere team, April has become known for her open-door leadership policy, as well as her focus on account growth through client satisfaction. Her skills in historical data analysis heavily support our internal policy development and staff training, while furthering our efforts to perfect efficiency within Event Management.
April’s industry experience includes the development of exhibitor outreach, employee accountability programs, along with multi-office coordination to facilitate the Ambassadors / onPeak merger. April’s effective marketing strategies allowed her to eliminate $1m+ in inherited attrition damages, resulting in her recognition as the 2013 onPeak employee of the year.
For April, there is no challenge too big… or too small.
PATRICK MALONE
Director of Client Services
After 16 years spent working in retail, Patrick was introduced to the exciting world of Hospitality in 2010 with Ambassadors (onPeak). He began in Accounting but eventually found his niche in the high-paced Client Services department. Patrick joined the EventSphere team in 2013, bringing his infectious “can-do” approach and customer-first mentality to his ever-growing list of clients. He was promoted to Senior Client Services Manager in the fall of 2017 and immediately made an impact as the go-to contracting specialist.
Patrick’s no-nonsense customer service style has resonated with hotel partners and clients alike, and he contiunes to emulate the EventSphere mantra of trail-blaizing contracting terms and out-of-the-box strategic thinking. This expertise led to Patrick’s promotion to Director of Client Services in the spring of 2019.
Patrick’s life motto comes from his favorite historical figure; President Harry S. Truman: “A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulites.”
STARLYSE BUTLER
Director of Event Management
After joining the EventSphere team in 2017 as an Event Coordinator, Starlyse quickly made an impact on both her colleagues and her clients. After helping guide the Event Management team through the uncertainty of the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, Starlyse was promoted to Director of Event Management.
She now oversees EventSphere’s largest department and is responsible for handling event management duties for some of the company’s largest clients. She is known around the office for her open-door policy, contagious smile, and her remarkable ability to multitask, which borders on the level of a superpower.
Starlyse’s life motto is a quote by Paul J. Meyer: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.”
Christina Reeves
Director of Marketing
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations, Christina joined the EventSphere team as a coordinator and quickly moved up to become Senior Marketing Manager. Her creativity and attention to detail proved to be key elements for her success in all positions. She is now heading up all event and company marketing initiatives, making presentations and proposals for potential clients, and managing individual events. Around the office, Christina is known as the creative person with the magic touch; anything she touches always looks better. She challenges herself every day and hopes to embody one of Steve Jobs’ most famous quotes, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
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