Town & Country Event Directors
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Rob Kuehn was born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up in the Burbank area, Rob was surrounded by the entertainment industry and was introduced to the world of special events and event rentals in 1999. After a few years of gaining experience and further knowledge of event rentals, Rob ventured into sales and consulting. He is currently one of Town and Country's top event producers, and is recognized and respected by many of the top, hip and current event planners in the Los Angeles market. Rob has cultivated a loyal client base and is always eager to expand his clientele and provide them with unparalleled products and services for all of their party rental needs. |
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Born in Nashville, TN, and raised just outside of New York City, Walter has lived in the Los Angeles area for the past 20 years and experienced numerous career advancements in the entertainment and events industry. With a background that includes high profile event production catering, nightclub management, and craft services for film production sets, Walter has a wide range of knowledge of the special events industry. Walter developed his skills in event rentals for a nationally recognized company. Walter continued to succeed and experienced unprecedented growth with Town and Country and we have been proud to have him on our team since our inception in 2005. Walter has gained the respect and trust of many of the top industry clients, and has collaborated on many special events for HBO for the past 8 years. In addition to his success in the rental business, Walter enjoys playing guitar, singing, volunteering for local organizations, and spending time with his family. Known to never waste an audience and always the consummate "stage actor," Walter is always ready to break out in a song, or dance a little jig, of course always to our appreciation and endless pleasure. Break a leg, Walter! |
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Ted Galvan's event production experience began working with his father in the catering and restaurant industries, through multiple family-owned businesses. From there Ted was introduced to special events and has been a part of the business for the past 17 years. His early rental experience was molded by working with a small and independent rental company, gaining extensive knowledge in event production. Ted is now a successful event director for Town & Country, drawing in a string of long-time and extremely loyal clientele in Los Angeles. Through his hard work and creative diligence, Ted enjoys the event industry as well as making new friends and business partners along the way. |
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Cicely Jinesta began her career in the special events industry over 10 years ago. She learned many facets of event management while in college and as a board member for the Covina Chamber of Commerce. She was introduced to the trade as a special event coordinator at A-1 Event and Party Rentals where she was instrumental in growing her university and non-profit client base. Cicely quickly learned and mastered event logistics and loves to discover new design and lighting techniques to offer her clients. Cicely was born on the Navajo reservation in Arizona and was raised in the San Gabriel Valley. She received her BA in English-Communications/Journalism at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado in 1998 and quickly moved back to the place she called home. Cicely has a reputation for excellence in event management and is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. Her warm personality and readiness to accept any challenge contribute to her success. She is excited about joining the Town & Country team and being able to offer her clientele the best product and service in the industry. |
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Julio Villasenor began his career in the special events industry in 1984. He started out in the field as a labor worker and moved his way up to management at a recognized rental company in Los Angeles. Subsequently, he moved into sales and special event consulting in 1998. Since then, Julio has produced location weddings across the world and all over Southern California. Julio has been nominated twice by Special Events Magazine and in 2009 he won the Award for Best Achievement in Rental Support. His work has recently been featured on WE channel's Platinum Weddings. Julio's area of expertise lies in design, space planning, and logistical support. Julio's unique talent to draw amazing diagrams, including 3D drawings and renderings allows him to visually translate how the event will look before it even happens. Julio's ability to create extraordinary concepts, renderings, and his expertise in international logistics makes him the preferred choice when it comes to complex and challenging projects. Because of his strong reputation, Julio is both well respected and admired by many of his peers in the industry. |
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In 2007 Adam Martin brought his talents and skills to Town and Country Event Rentals as Event Director. Throughout his years in the event industry, Adam has developed and retained reputable clients including The Music Center, NBC Universal, The Huntington Library, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in addition to many recognized and respected fundraising events. Town and Country has been pleased to support these charitable organizations and Adam's endless support for their growth and success. Adam's polished knowledge and expertise of the event rental industry has been prefaced by years of event design, planning, and coordination. Adam developed his skills while working on the design staff for a national retail chain, as well as the director of catering for a successful Southern California catering company. Adam has also spent several years with an advertising agency specializing in restaurant promotion. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, Adam’s interests include traveling abroad. |
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Having joined Town & Country in 2007, Stacy Lee is an accomplished, seasoned professional that is capable of handling all logistics in event production from beginning to end. Originally from the great Northwest, Stacy came to Los Angeles to take a job at the newly opened Barney's of New York in Beverly Hills, where she focused on vendor, store, and restaurant systems and logistics. With the need to take on greater challenges, Stacy moved on to work for a successful Los Angeles catering company where she spent the next seven years. Managing and maintaining the company's warehouse, equipment, and often working events, Stacy's knowledge of catering and event production grew significantly. More recently, Stacy spent four years at a large, nationally recognized rental company where the University of Southern California emerged as one of Stacy's clients. From there, Stacy has brought her depth of event knowledge and numerous talents to Town & Country Event Rentals. She has made Los Angeles her home and is well respected and involved in the event industry. |
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John brings with him over 21 years of experience in the event business including 13 years at Paramount Pictures serving as an Art Director for the Special Event Department, two years as an independent event designer, then for the last four years honing his "rental" skills at a recognized nationwide rental company, where he also served as Lighting Director. John was driven by his desire to be supported and surrounded by a friendly and family atmosphere and made the leap of faith to join us in late 2009. John has proven to be a great asset to all of us at Town and Country and is sharing his strength in lighting and event design to all of our Event Directors, Production Assistants and inside sales staff. John has developed and maintained a devoted client list that has continued to support John and his long term future here at Town & Country. |
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With over 20 years in the rental industry, Gina Andrews has earned the respect as one of L.A.’s top Event Directors. Gina began her career at Classic Party Rentals, alongside former owner Richard LoGuercio, where she honed her skills and refined her logistical talents until 2005, when she joined Richard’s new start-up company, Town & Country Event Rentals. Working tirelessly and lending her contributions with the new start-up, in 2008, Gina took an unprecedented opportunity in the architectural field, along with an opportunity to travel internationally; resulting in a four year hiatus from the world of events. Missing the fast paced lifestyle along with her passion for the business, Gina rejoined the Town & Country team in August of 2012 where she brings her extensive experience and knowledge to all facets of event rentals, design and coordination. Over the course of her career, Gina has collaborated on a full spectrum of parties and events, ranging from intimate private events to large scale events that include the Grammy’s, ACMA’s and managed major events for Universal Studios. Gina combines her experience, creativity, and impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills all while maintaining an amazing following of clients and event planners. The bigger the project, the more Gina thrives; she welcomes any project and challenge with a sense of calm, professional demeanor, and always with a great sense of humor. |
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As one of the newest members to the Town & Country team of outstanding Event Directors, Michael Habicht has been merging his creative skills and experience of interior and event design since the early 80’s. Over the course of his career, Michael has earned an impressive reputation both in Los Angeles and abroad, designing interiors for luxury retail clients as well as transforming raw event spaces into magical destinations that capture a striking mood; all while fulfilling the client’s vision. Michael brings his passion for style and design, impeccable attention to detail, along with the ability to execute a broad spectrum of event design, ranging from small, intimate home celebrations, to the grandest of corporate events and major projects. Michael’s distinguished and sophisticated eye for style, combined with Town & Country’s extensive selection of exclusive and specialty offerings is a union that can take your event to the next level. |
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Jorge Huizar has worked in the event industry since 1994. Jorge started off as driver, adapted quickly and learned the ropes of the event rental business, including experience as a Dispatcher, Inventory Controller, Payroll Assistant, and General Manager. Jorge obtained his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside in 1998, all while working full time and raising his family. He has incorporated all of his previous skills and now holds the position as Event Director for Town & Country. Through gained experience in special events, Jorge has developed a personal mission to turn his client's vision into a reality; he calls it, "Vision Quest." |
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George was born and raised in New York, on Long Island. After graduating with a BA degree in Art Education and Drama from SUNY at New Paltz, George started off his working career teaching Art, K through 12 and then was invited back to the University to teach Creative Education and Drama. He left teaching to join the Nation Shakespeare Company and proceeded to perform on Broadway, Regional Theatre, Television and Film, as well as modeling. In between acting and modeling jobs, George became involved with catering in New York City and very quickly began running events for many of New York's Premiere Caterers. In 1992 he moved to Southern California and began managing full scale events for some of the leading caterers and event planners in the Los Angeles area for 14 years. He has a wealth of experience in event production and logistics. In 2006 George recognized a new calling and the desire to compliment his skills and knowledge of the party business. After meeting with Richard at Town and Country, he recognized that he could continue to work for the "Best of the Best" and Town and Country was the place to be. George has proven to be a great addition to our family with his charming personality, calm, cool demeanor and passion for providing the best customer service in the industry. |
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Cindy is one the most seasoned and experienced Event Consultants in the event rental industry. She began her "career" in the event business as a client hosting many large events in her own home. Cindy recognized that her skills, talent and knowledge of events would also benefit many of her friends and business associates and in 1986 she joined Abbey Party Rents as an Event Consultant. In 1989 she found a home with Classic Party Rentals for 17 years, in which she gained most of her experience and became a pro at the event rental industry. In 2005, when Town & Country opened its doors, Cindy jumped on board to rejoin with former co-workers and friends to embark on a new career experience. Town and Country is proud to have Cindy as an integral part of our continued success. |
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Laird McClure comes to Town & Country with his expertise in design support, decor, themes and props from six years at 20th Century Props where he held various management positions. He helped create, launch and expand 20th Century's event division, as well as managed their entertainment division. Laird also has extensive design experience as the Director of Specialty Retail for Universal City Walk. Laird is excited to be a part of Town and Country's Event Directors and his understanding of the entertainment business as well as his 'natural flare' will provide a significant contribution to Town & Country's clients! |
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After a brief “stint” with Town & Country in 2007, Kirk Pallotto rejoined our team of outstanding event directors in October 2011 after spending three years planning events for one of Denver’s most prestigious catering companies. Kirk started his event career over ten years ago in his native state of Colorado, working his way through college as a tent installer and eventually sales. Kirk quickly fell in love with the fast paced environment of the event industry and vowed to always follow his mantra, “You’re only as good as your last event.” With that in mind and in the pursuit of new challenges, Kirk moved back to Los Angeles and rejoined Town & Country where he is now applying his catering and design knowledge while producing flawless events. |
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Providing set decorating inventory for television, film, commercial production, and more, Angelina Archibeque has over five years of proprietary experience in dealing exclusively with the motion picture and television industry. Her years of experience and close interaction and collaboration have provided her knowledge and understanding of the inner workings and needs of the entertainment industry. Angelina's strong and professional work ethic has created the commitment to meeting crucial deadlines and maintaining limited budgets, all the while exuding a code of quality and service. Angelina is closely involved with the Set Decorator's Society of America and her exclusive involvement has won her the devoted loyalty of set decorators, art directors, and production managers alike. |
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Dave Williams was born and raised in Santa Monica and has seen the Los Angeles area grow into the event Mecca that it is today. Dave started out in the industry as a driver for a small independent rental company in the Los Angeles area in 1994. After proving his talent and learning the event business from top to bottom, Dave quickly moved up the ladder and became store manager in 1996. Since then, he has gained over 16 years of experience, providing him with the knowledge and insight which proves invaluable to his clientele. Now, being a part of the Town & Country team, Dave’s talent lies within event permit procurement and assists with event production and sales. As a personal commitment to his clients and each project, Dave approaches each event as if it were his own, with meticulous care and creativity. |
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As a Los Angeles native, Nick has been immersed in live entertainment for most of his life. Being raised in the Valley’s motion picture industry, he often compares film making to event production. With an eye for design and a background in technology, he is always seeking innovative ways to develop cutting edge events that capture audiences of all types. Attracted by its natural beauty and slower pace of life, Nick spent six years in Washington State earning a Civil Engineering degree from Gonzaga University and a Masters Certificate in Engineering and Technology Management from Washington State University. When looking back, he is very thankful for the tranquil academic setting and the life lesson of stepping away from one’s comfort zone. Upon returning to Southern California, Nick immediately began his career in marketing event production. Working with clients such as Microsoft, L’Oreal, Maxim Magazine, and Oakley, he is now able to utilize his engineering skills such as CAD and project management in a whole new light. He is very pleased to be a part of the Town & Country family and to come back ‘full circle’ to the industry from which he was raised. |
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Curtis is a well-respected Event Director with 20 years of experience in the events business. A third generation San Franciscan, Curtis moved north to attend the University of Oregon before calling Portland his home for 10 years. It was there that he discovered his passion for the events industry while collaborating on company and public events as Manager of Portland Brewing Company and creator of Feel the Freedom Fest, a 7-year annual food-drive. Los Angeles called in 2002 and Curtis moved to Southern California to work at a recognized event rental company. Since then he’s been proud to produce a wide-variety of events including high-profile celebrity weddings in and out of the country, large tented events such as Coachella, awards shows, movie premiers and corporate events in and out of California. Strengths in space planning, logistics and event management as well as a genuine care for his clients’ needs have helped prove Curtis as an asset to any event he’s involved with. He enjoys bringing people together to solve creative challenges and takes pride in seeing his clients’ success. Curtis also enjoys attending his fair share of events such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, local museum and gallery related events and sporting events – particularly those related to the Oregon Ducks. |
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