Can’t live without: A sense of purpose, which translates to my family as I team with my wife to ensure our children are living to their highest potential, and to my workplace as I attempt to bring our team to a higher standard of what we can become.

Born into a legacy of automobile mechanics in Vermont, David found a passion for music at age 12. With awards & scholarships, he studied his passion through graduate school, all while keeping a job in a kitchen where he found feeding people rewarding. That sense of reward kept him in kitchens ever since. Music still plays an important role in his life, but the kitchen has become his home. Working through the ranks from pantry chef, saucier, and all-rounder to Head Chef, Executive Chef & Owner/Chef brought him valued experience, knowledge, and humility, and it is his desire to bring that knowledge and passion to EBCG, and we can tell you he already has!

Can’t live without: Jesus, international travel, adventure (especially outdoors), family & friends, Sushi, dark chocolate, music, silk pillow cases & curly hair products

Victoria loves adventure and meeting new people. She worked in a Mental health setting for 13 years with a focus on at-risk youth becoming the Administrator of that program. She decided to search for a fun “side job” that would fill a passion to learn more about events and the hospitality business and joined EBCG as a server in 2018. Shortly after, a bartending position opened allowing her creative freedom and direct guest interaction. She shares that EBCG is a supportive company, treating all employees like family, and she was grateful we believed in her abilities, trusting, and guiding her through the training process. Victoria became a strong bartender and was promoted to Assistant Bar Manager. She tells us she feels blessed to be working in a business that feeds her passion for helping others and engaging them in great experiences, and that it doesn’t even feel like what she does is work.ager!

Can’t live without: The beach, that first cup of coffee in the morning, play time with doggies (ANY dogs, ANY where!), and my weird, eclectic family.

Mary began her hospitality career in Tucson at El Conquistador Resort moving up to Banquet Captain. After 18 years, she gained more hospitality experience opening for a large Westin Luxury Resort, as a partner in a restaurant, and then as the Catering Manager for one of Bon Appetit Management Company’s top-rated venues, Scottsdale’s Musical Instrument Museum.

We couldn’t be happier that Mary decided to move “back home” to Monterey and has now found her “final” resting spot with us as our Catering Manager!

Can’t live without: My 2 wonderful children, patient husband, cooking, gardening & a glass of wine while watching Food Network Channel & HGTV.

As Director of Finance & Human Resources, Kathleen focuses from the fiscal and employment law arenas. Overseeing the coordination of our payroll/benefits and risk management programs, Kathleen provides guidance and assistance to the owners and her co-workers with questions regarding business best-practices, payroll, accounts receivables/payable , and employees’ work-life balance.

She feels very fortunate to be a part of the Events by Classic Group corporate staff!

Can’t live without: My ever-loving family, Nespresso, hikes in Big Sur, veggies and champagne.

Having held various roles in hospitality for over 10 years (from food & beverage to group sales in hotels), Amanda is a well-rounded professional who is passionate about building client relationships and providing genuine hospitality.

Amanda’s focus is on impeccable service, creativity, teamwork, innovative change, complete ownership and follow-through. Amanda feels fortunate to be a part of our dynamic team and excited about the future growth of Events by Classic.

Can’t live without: Love & Laughter.

Susan joined the team after working in sales and catering for local hotels and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Experienced with a vast variety of events, from weddings to conferences and non-profit fundraisers, she enjoys assisting each of her clients in making their event a super successful one.

Susan tells us she enjoys working with the Events by Classic Group because of the diversity of events and locations that we serve, “it keeps things fresh and exciting!”

Can’t live without: My big, loud, loving Italian family and making dinner with my boyfriend.

Francesca went to Chico State where she received her degree in Event Management. During college, she started working in the wedding industry as an intern and worked her way to become an Event Manager, and still feels the same enthusiasm for every event like it’s her first. Francesca told us that when she started with EBCG, she thought “wow, the professionalism and dedication to each event is amazing,” but now she says it is much more than that; she has found a place where she is supported and treated like family.

Can’t live without: My family and friends, anything Disne