About/Our Team

The People
Behind the Production

Our team of producers, designers, engineers, and strategists brings decades of combined experience in pharma, medical device, and other healthcare event production. We don't just show up - we become part of your team.

J.R. Spiess

J.R. Spiess

President & CEO

Arne Spiess

Arne Spiess

Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)

Ryan Lauth

Ryan Lauth

Chief Experience & Strategy Officer (CXSO)

Michelle Petersen

Michelle Petersen

Director of Client Relationships

Lucy Russell

Lucy Russell

Director of Finance & Business Management

John Bulver

John Bulver

Technical Director

Mike Palazzola

Mike Palazzola

IT & Systems Implementation Lead

Megan Rick

Megan Rick

Producer & Team Lead

Astin Green

Astin Green

Producer & Team Lead

Lauren Eggert

Lauren Eggert

Producer & Team Lead

Jillian Esteves

Jillian Esteves

Producer

Lindsey Johnson

Lindsey Johnson

Producer

Jon Jackson

Jon Jackson

Producer

Eric Schulist

Eric Schulist

Graphics Producer

Michael Peterson

Michael Peterson

Graphics Producer

Katie Gleason

Katie Gleason

Production Team Admin

Tola Vann

Tola Vann

Administrative Assistant

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