Our Team

Sean Cannon
OWNER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
A New York native, Sean has more than 20 years of experience designing and producing events. In 2003, he founded Event Creative where he now serves as the Chief Executive Officer of both Event Creative and the Venue One locations. Sean has received numerous awards for his efforts including Most Innovative Person in Events 2011 by BizBash, 2011 BizBash Chicago Expo & Awards Best Overall Event Decor for the Steppenwolf Theatre Gala, the Special Events 2009 Gala Award, and the 2009 BizBash New York Event Style Award for Best Fresh Idea.

Lional Rivero
OWNER & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
An extensive background in photography and fashion design throughout Europe and the U.S. led Lional to the events industry where she now utilizes her strong creative instincts. With a keen eye for detail and her mantra "We do not fail," her ability to design, create, and produce events is credited for much of Event Creative's success.

Jeffrey Foster
Senior Designer

Laurie Leudecking
Wedding Designer

Carly Mondane
Sales & Design

Alison Hightower
Sales & Design

Sarah Novosad
Sales & Design

Jessica Bergeron
Event Producer

Christina Fletcher
Event Producer

Leslie Zaksas
Marketing & Special Projects

Sarah Wilkinson
Production & Floral Manager

Michael O’Neill
Scheduling Manager

Edwin Acetunio
Warehouse Manager

Joe Reichardt
Art & Props Manager

Nathalie Barrington
Fabric & Furniture Manager

Malik Grant
Lighting and Audio Visual Tech

Bob Shaffer
Senior Floral Designer

Tom Badger
Master Carpenter

Gabe Barrington
Master Welder

Gilbert Contreras
Senior Graphic Designer

Coleen Nordstrom
Accounts & Finance Director

Akeem Ogunsegun
Accounts & Finance Manager

Karly Fabbri
Venue One Event Coordinator

Michael Collins
Venue One Event Coordinator

Shawn Doolin
Executive Chef