OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA WELCOMES THREE NEW STAFF MEMBERS IN KEY HOSPITALITY ROLES

Old National Events Plaza is excited to announce the addition of three new staff members in key hospitality positions within the company.  Lyndsey Lomelino, Event Coordinator, Kasia McMullen-Koontz, Catering Sales Manager and McKenzie May, Event Coordinator, have all joined the Old National Events Plaza team over the last six months and bring with them a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields.

“We are so excited to announce the additions of Lyndsey, Kasia and McKenzie to our Old National Events Plaza team,” said Alexis Berggren, General Manager.  “The important work that these women will oversee, and relationships they will build with our clients, will directly impact our customer service and guest experience.  Each brings outstanding talent and skills that will help us set the bar higher.”

Lomelino comes to Old National Events Plaza with more than five years of experience in the events coordination and client services field. Most recently, Lyndsey worked at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL as the Event Supervisor.  In this role, Lomelino oversaw the event planning, outreach, hiring of support staff and overall execution for their largest annual event, Winterfest.  Lomelino graduated from Illinois State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Recreation and Parks Administration. This background has helped Lyndsey easily transition into her current position with Old National Events Plaza and Evansville community overall.  Lomelino comments, “I’m so excited to be joining the Old National Events Plaza team. I am eager to combine my expertise with their vibrant approach.  I am enthusiastic for the future and will apply my passion as an Event Coordinator to ensure collaborative ideas come to life”.

 Kasia McMullen-Koontz joins the Old National Events Plaza team with 15 years of experience in all aspects of catering and event planning. She hails from St. Louis, MO and started her career with Wolfgang Puck Catering, quickly advancing from Staff Coordinator to Catering Sales Manager in under five years.  McMullen-Koontz also as vast restaurant management experience having directed catering operations at Mango Peruvian Cuisine in St. Louis’ trendy Downtown Loft area. Most recently, Kasia served as Catering Captain at the University of Evansville.  McMullen-Koontz states,” I was attracted by the Old National Events Plaza’s mission to deliver excellence in customer service to all of their clients, and the commitment to being an integral part of community growth in the downtown area.  I believe that every client deserves attentive and informed service, and we strive to achieve that marker every day.”

 

McKenzie May comes to Evansville from Mt. Vernon, Illinois. May is a graduate of Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale with an M.S. in Sports Studies and a B.S. in Sports Administration. During her time at SIU, she served as the Facilities and Events Operations Intern for Saluki Athletics and was later promoted to Game Staff Supervisor. During her graduate studies, May served as a Facilities and Events Graduate Assistant, further developing her knowledge and understanding of the sports and events industry.  May comments, “My interest in the Old National Event Plaza came from my love of working and organizing events.  While searching outside my box, I was led to an opportunity to connect and work with a very cultural and diverse community. I look forward to this exciting opportunity and working with my team and the clients. “