Stacey has been an active part of Chicago’s creative and hospitality community for decades, building a career rooted in exceptional guest experiences, operations management, and client service. Her passion for people, paired with a strong background in business and finance, has led her through a dynamic professional journey within the entertainment, hospitality, and live event industries.

Many Chicagoans know Stacey as the former owner and chef of the beloved Andersonville restaurant, Tomboy, where her attention to detail, warm hospitality, and commitment to creating memorable experiences made the venue a neighborhood favorite. She later brought her operational expertise to Chicago’s iconic iO Theater, where she managed a multi-million dollar budget and oversaw a team of more than 150 employees in a fast-paced live entertainment environment.

Stacey’s unique blend of creative vision, logistical expertise, and customer-focused leadership makes her a standout in the event and entertainment world. Known for her calm demeanor, strong communication skills, and ability to manage high-pressure situations with ease, she excels at building meaningful relationships and delivering seamless experiences for clients, guests, and teams alike. Through trust, integrity, and reliability, Stacey creates environments where both clients and audiences feel supported, engaged, and inspired.

With more than 18 years of experience in marketing, sales, and event production, Gretchen specializes in creating vibrant community events that celebrate diversity and inclusion, developing revenue-driving promotional campaigns, and building strategic partnerships that foster long-term growth and engagement.

Having worked across multiple facets of the industry, Gretchen brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to every project. Her background includes successfully running her own event company, revitalizing brands seeking renewed market relevance, driving B2B SaaS sales initiatives, expanding emerging markets for startups, cultivating strategic partnerships, and managing events ranging from intimate gatherings of 100 attendees to large-scale experiences drawing more than 600,000 guests.

Through this diverse experience, Gretchen has developed a deep passion for fast-paced, creative industries that thrive on imagination, innovation, collaboration, and measurable growth. Known for blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution, she excels at creating memorable experiences that connect communities, elevate brands, and drive meaningful results.

Greta Stolte is a communications and creative professional with a strong passion for live events, entertainment, media, and experiential engagement. A graduate of Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business with a degree in Business Communications and a certificate in International Business, Greta brings a unique blend of creativity, organization, and client-facing communication skills to the event and entertainment industry.

With hands-on experience balancing multiple creative pursuits, Greta successfully managed her own food photography brand, @gretamakesfood, while simultaneously pursuing acting opportunities represented by DDO Artists Agency Chicago and FORD RBA Arizona. Working across both entrepreneurial and performance-driven environments has strengthened her abilities in project coordination, branding, content creation, time management, and relationship building.