Team of Experts
We recognize that for you to be successful, you need support
At Hyatt, we know that fully supported planners make for a seamless event experience. That’s why we provide extensive support for whatever kind of event you’re planning.
Associate Director of Events
Chris Schmidt
Chris began his hospitality career in Chicago 20 years ago. With his extensive familiarity of food and beverage operations, Chris found his true passion was catering to events.
PREFERRED VENDORS
We’ve established a partnership with these vendors that have a proven track record of working with our hotel and customers to deliver successful events. We’ve done the research and put them to the test, so you don’t have to!
Encore Global
Event Production/Audio Visual
Encore creates experiences that engage & transform organizations. A leader for in-person & hybrid events, our team of innovators & experts deliver real results through event strategy, design, technology, production & digital solutions.
Contact:
Briana Bagnasco | Area Director - Venues
Email: briana.bagnasco@encoreglobal.com
CTC Destination Management
Group ActivitiesCTC Destination Management is celebrating over 30 years as Chicago's most respected destination management company. Since 1989, we have worked hard to build and maintain a strong reputation with a goal to provide superior levels of service while offering unmatched professionalism and creativity.
Kehoe Designs
DecorAt Kehoe Designs, what is imagined becomes reality – always with an element of allure. Their goal is to create a reaction, generate an emotion, and stimulate untapped possibilities. As a nationally recognized company, Kehoe Designs has elevated the standard of excellence in event décor for more than 20 years.
Fleur
FloralEstablished in 2002, what began as a floral bucket shop has transformed into wonderful world of floral, foliage, home goods and more. Fleur is more than just a floral shop, our retail brick and mortar is filled to the brim with home goods, linens, fine jewelry, fragrances and so much more.