Our team is committed to creating the ultimate experience for your brand.
We’re a team of creatives, designers and production professionals with decades of combined industry experience. We pair creative thinking with real-world production expertise to develop custom productions that look stunning, works efficiently and allow brands to connect with their audiences.
From stages in 20,000-seat arenas to intimate studio productions, motion graphics and custom digital content, our work takes many forms. Whatever the scale or the screen, we bring the ideas, experience and attention to detail to make every project stand out.
Meet the Team
Role at White Tie
Team leader, live events guru, marketing enthusiast, production designer
Why He Loves His Job
We live in a time where we have a unique opportunity to bring content to people in ways never previously dreamed possible. As an event management specialist and creative producer, I get to work with clients every day to bring their dreams to life!
Personal Mantra
“Quality is much better than quantity. One home run is much better than two
doubles.”
– Steven P. Jobs
Ross Snyder
Role at White Tie
Graphics animator, After Effects magician, White Tie inspector
Favorite Hobby
Wiring servers together to make the internet go even faster.
Dream Date
Would involve either a cruise to Alaska or snowboarding in the mountains. Or both.
Allen Ellis
Role at White Tie
What do you need? How can I help?
Why He Loves His Job
Making people’s eyes glow when they see the finished product of every project or event.
Personal Mantra
Happy to be here!
Kyle Kuo
Role at White Tie
Event strategist, client liaison, creative Swiss Army Knife
Why He Loves His Job
He enjoys bringing clients’ visions to life and sharing stories in an impactful and compelling way.
What He Does When Not Working
Spending time with his dog Olly, being a Midwestern lawn dad, playing Fortnite
Danny Spors
Role at White Tie
Quote writer, keeper of the details, human calendar, and staging enthusiast.
Personal Mantra
Work hard at work worth doing - Leslie Knope
Preferred Airplane Seat
Window - and yes, she will stare out of it the entire flight
Stephanie Pichon
Role at White Tie
Creative Director, visual storyteller, and resident overthinker of what every frame and photograph communicates.
Why She Loves her Job
I love taking a conceptualized idea to create a visual language. It's so rewarding when small creative decisions culminate into something intentional.
Favorite Hobby
Finding photographs, planning overly elaborate self-portraits, and stumbling onto side quests I'd never thought I'd try.
Dallas Rogers
Role at White Tie
Making your world brighter and more magical one day at a time
Why He Loves His Job
Everyday is a different challenging beast to tame.
Favorite Quote
"SHUT ER DOWN!!!!!" - Todd Hoffman (Gold Rush)
Chris Kirma
Role at White Tie
Multitasking expert, caretaker of people, builder of magical LED walls
Why She Loves Her Job
I get to work with amazing people that bring the same passion to every event and client, they make work not feel like work at all.
Favorite Place on Earth
Disney World or Disneyland; just Disney!
Megan Robinson
Role at White Tie
What are we up to today? Some 3d design and printing, some podcasting, some 2d printing, and occasional web development.
Why She Loves Her Job
I learn something new every day.
Favorite Hobby
Collecting hobbies.
Sam Fischbeck
Role at White Tie
Resident audio tactician
Why He Loves His Job
Every gig is different and I enjoy the challenges each one brings.
Dream Date
January 3rd, 1734
Nate Arnold
Role at White Tie
Prep the Show. Build the Show. Strike the Show. Repeat.
Why He Loves His Job
I love being part of a team that is small in numbers, but has the drive, experience, and finesse to put on such big events so seamlessly.
Favorite Hobby
Eating Tacos and Trading Card Games
Jayden Henderson
Role at White Tie
Getting your vision ready to roll.
Words He Lives by
How can I make it better?
Coffee Order
Iced Americano (with cream!)
Chase O'Connor
Role at White Tie
Keep our finances running smoothly so our team can focus on what they do best.
Why She Loves Her Job
I love working behind the scenes to help our company operate efficiently. I enjoy the challenge of keeping the details organized and accurate.
Favorite Hobby
You can find me outdoors, whether it's in the mountains or at the beach, but always with my dog.
Amanda Brodman
Role at White Tie
Organizing the chaos
Why She Loves Her Job
I love watching all types of events take shape from the very first call to the finished product
Favorite Hobby
Performing in a rock band
Brianne Massa
Role at White Tie
Experience architect, client collaborator, multitasking maestro, script + stage flow strategist
Why She Loves her Job
I love turning organized chaos into unforgettable moments for our incredible clients
Personal Mantra
"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution."
Alex Ellsworth
Role at White Tie
Task manager, detail catcher, wherever I’m needed-er
Why She Loves Her Job
In love with creating experiences that make an audience feel something (and doing the work with the best people ever!)
Personal Operating System
Say yes. Ask questions. Get organized. Make it happen (and do it well.)
Jillian Cicero
Role at White Tie
In the warehouse, behind the camera, ahead of schedule (Warehouse Operations, Video Operations)
Favorite Food
Banana Bread at Work
Favorite Movie
Princess Bride
Cade McLellan
Role at White Tie
Whatever the day demands
Why He Loves his Job
Solving problems and keeping mind and body busy
Favorite Hobby
Hiking/mountain climbing/generally being in nature
John Mangrum
Role at White Tie
Production Captain, keeper of the boom, figurer out of things
Favorite Road
Weg naar Fuik, Curacao
Good Way to Spend Time
Finding tacos, pool or ocean side, Waymo rides
Sergio Leenen
Ray Berry
Bruce Jeffers
Role at White Tie
Managing our warehouse and making sure our gear is always in perfect shape both aesthetically and operationally, working alongside the members of our team to fulfill the visions of our clients both on-events and in-planning, as well as any odds and ends tasks that are thrown my way
Favorite Hobby
I’m a vocalist/guitarist in a local indie band called Breakup Shoes, so my favorite hobby is performing music!
If you could live in any sitcom, which would it be?
Seinfeld: The show about nothing.
Nick Zawisa
Role at White Tie
“I got this” problem-solver. I turn last-minute changes into smooth wins, and make sure the Video for your event looks beautiful.
Personal Mantra
Make it happen, and look calm doing it.
If Will Invented a New Baby Food Flavor
“Sweet Potato Street Taco”
A smooth blend of sweet potato, mild seasoning, and a hint of lime. Because every kid
deserves to start life knowing what a proper taco night tastes like.