Tony and Greg, whose rivalry once fueled competition across high school sports, found synergy and innovation within the tech incubator that was Venture2. Their collaboration propelled them to pioneer a trail in event planning services, meticulously crafting a site sourcing tool that redefined industry standards. Built on a 40 year foundation, their 25 year professional partnership led to the birth of Planner Hero – a software that’s the epitome of precision and performance,

Today, Planner Hero stands as a testament to their expertise, transforming the event services landscape with its commitment to excellence and crystal-clear communication, nourishing the roots of every event it touches.

Why We Are HEre

Our Mission

We're dedicated to simplifying and elevating collaboration between venues and event professionals. The Planner Hero way is making every step efficient, effective, and truly heroic.

How we role

Core Values

Our core values and dedication drive everything we do.

Collaborative

Work together toward a common goal

Expert

Educate and share knowledge

Nimble

Adaptable,always innovating

Heroic

Service to save the day

Integrity

Do what is right

Transparency

Provide clear and consistent  information

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meet the team

Our Executive Team

Tony Kutch

Managing Partner

Favorite place to travel:
Hawaii
Favorite place for an event:
Pebble Beach

Tony Kutch
Greg Gillard

Managing Partner

Favorite place to travel:
Anywhere I am with friends and family
Favorite place for an event:
Russia

Miranda Kutch

Vice President-Managing Partner

Favorite place to travel:
Anywhere my luggage and I haven't been yet
Favorite place for an event:
Maui, Hawaii or Las Vegas, NV

Nga Copeland

Vice President-Event Services

Favorite place to travel:
Paris
Favorite place for an event:
Costa Rica

meet the team

Our Team of Experts

Giselle Pavlovec

Director, Sourcing & Event Services

Favorite place to travel:
Anywhere with my family and a beach
Favorite place for an event:
Banff

Lacey Hein
Lacey Hein

Director, Sourcing & Event Services

Favorite place to travel:
Peru
Favorite place for an event:
Thailand

Jenny
Jenny Rivera

Global Account Director

Favorite place to travel:
Philippines
Favorite place for an event:
London

Melissa Stifano
Melissa Stifano

Global Account Director

Favorite place to travel:
Anywhere in the Mediterranean
Favorite place for an event:
Abu Dhabi

Heather Archibeck

Global Account Director

Favorite place to travel:
Maui
Favorite place for an event:
San Diego

Austin Whittendale

Global Account Director

Favorite place to travel:
Cabo
Favorite place for an event:
Anywhere next to a beach

Morgan Vassen
Morgan Vaessen

Event Director

Favorite place to travel:
South of France
Favorite place for an event:
Spain

Melissa Bemis
Melissa Bemis

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Favorite place to travel:
Cinque Terre, Italy
Favorite place for an event:
Hawaii

Misti Mirenco
Misti Marenco

Director, Accounting

Favorite place to travel:
Japan
Favorite place for an event:
New Orleans

Jamie Jacobsen

Director, System Operations

Favorite place to travel:
Wailea
Favorite place for an event:
Maui or Palm Dessert

Thomas
Thomas Bidinger

Senior Software Engineer

Favorite place to travel:
Tahoe
Favorite place for an event:
A rooftop venue

Joseph Rivera

Site Sourcing & Operations Manager

Favorite place to travel:
The Philippines, Hawaii and Playa del Carmen
Favorite place for an event:
Arizona

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