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Welcome to WM Events, where discerning taste and pitch-perfect orchestration are the hallmarks of every engagement we plan, design and consult—from large-scale corporate events, festivals and fundraisers to intimate parties, weddings, and family gatherings. Founded in 2004 by award-winning designer William Fogler, WM Events has quickly earned a reputation for excellence with the likes of the Atlanta Falcons, Microsoft, Chipotle, Morehouse University, and Delta Air Lines, to name only a handful of the organizations who’ve sought out our services over the years. With the WM team of creatives at the helm, our combined strengths across multiple disciplines and logistics are evident at every turn. WM Events offers you the added advantage of unlimited resources and a broad base of industry knowledge and relationships. But don’t think this team is limited to just Atlanta, WM Events has produced events all over the country and internationally. Let’s plan something together.

WILLIAM FOGLER
PRINCIPAL + FOUNDER
william@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Denver, CO
IN ATLANTA: 19 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 30 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Orchids
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: ALL OF THEM!
HIDDEN GEM: 8 Arm Restaurant
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Chastain Amphitheatre
ALMA MATER: University of Colorado Boulder
DRINK OF CHOICE: Rosé All Day
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Both
FAVORITE CURRENT EVENT TREND: Diverse Seating Options
BEST DINING IN ATLANTA: KR Steak Bar
FIRST MEMORY AT AN EVENT: My 5th Birthday Party
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

LEIGH SIMPSON, CMP
DIRECTOR OF SALES & DESIGN
leigh@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Augusta, GA
IN ATLANTA: 18 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 13 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Dahlias
ALMA MATER: Emory University
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Necker Island Wedding
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR A DRINK: Delta Sky Club
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Standard Deluxe
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Walkie Talkies with my husband, Kirk
FAVORITE ATLANTA RESTAURANT: Mi Barrio
FAVORITE ATLANTA ROOFTOP: My old apartment at Hotel Roxy- best views in the city!
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Conversationalist
FAVORITE ART VENUE: Wylie St. on Forward Warrior Weekend
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

KRISTY COOK, CMP
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
kristy@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Sylvania, OH
IN ATLANTA: 22 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 30 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Ranunculus
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Microsoft Superhero Event
HIDDEN GEM: Adelina Social Goods at Chattahoochee Works
ALMA MATER: The Ohio State University
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Walking & Dining
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Le Bon Nosh
FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Yoga
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: The Tabernacle
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD: Popcorn
FAVORITE ATLANTA ROOFTOP: Four Seasons
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Tanyard Creek Park
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

EDUARDO RAMIREZ
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
eduardo@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Mexico City, Mexico
IN ATLANTA: 24 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 12 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Tulips
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Fun with the Falcons
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Waffle House
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Terminal West
FAVORITE ATLANTA ROOFTOP: 6 Feet Under Westside
FAVORITE HIKING: High Shoals Falls
FIRST MEMORY AT AN EVENT: Salsa dancing at family house parties in NY
BEST DATE NIGHT: Eclipse di Luna
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Biking
FAVORITE ART VENUE: Atlanta Botanical Gardens
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

SHERON ROBINSON
OFFICE MANAGER + BOOKKEEPER
sheron@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA: The Whole Time
IN THE INDUSTRY: 3 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Hydrangea
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Falcons vs. Panthers Tailgate
BEST MUSIC VENUE: Chastain Amphitheatre
FAVORITE ROOFTOP: Ponce City Market
FAVORITE ATLANTA CELEBRITY: Andre 3000
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR A DRINK: The Local
TATTOOS?: I have 13!
BEST KEPT SECRET IN ATLANTA: Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
FAVORITE PARTY FOOD: Wings!
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Both
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

SARA GAGNON
FLORAL MANAGER
sara@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Sumter, SC
IN ATLANTA: 34 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 38 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Lily of the Valley
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Rick Ross’ Summer Party
BEST EVENT VENUE: My House
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Kennesaw Mountain
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: The Fox Theatre
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Cafe Intermezzo
FAMILY TRADITION: Thanksgiving is considered my Mother’s Day! Mom likes for her children, grandchildren and close friends to gather and celebrate with her.
ALMA MATER: Atlanta College of Art & Design, now SCAD
DRINK OF CHOICE: Cosmopolitan
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Listener
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

CHRIS NELSON
EVENT OPERATIONS & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
chris@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Columbus, GA
IN ATLANTA: Since 3 Years Old
IN THE INDUSTRY: 25 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Orchid
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
BEST MUSIC VENUE: Fox Theatre
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Chilling and grilling with family and music
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Asheville
HIDDEN GEM : The Drunken Unicorn
TATTOOS?: Never Enough
BEST FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Anything Music
BEST ICE CREAM: Bruster’s Graham Central Station
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: I’m the DJ!
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Turn down the heat!

MEGHAN NORTON
STRATEGIC SALES PARTNER
meghan@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Houston, TX
IN ATLANTA: 22 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 22 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Peonies
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Broadway on the Farm
ALMA MATER: Texas A&M…WHOOP!
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Chastain Park
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Crazy Love Coffee House
DRINK OF CHOICE: Veuve Bubbles
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: The Roswell Mill
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: Little Aleey Steak
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR A DRINK: Canoe
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Dancer
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

LATOYA JOHNSON, CMP
SENIOR EVENT PLANNER + DESIGNER
latoya@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Don’t Have One
IN ATLANTA: 15 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 6 Years

FAVORITE ATLANTA ROOFTOP: Ventanas
ALMA MATER: Smith College
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Royal Funeral Home Centennial Celebration
BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS: MLK Center
FAVORITE CURRENT DESIGN TREND: Monochrome Color Schemes
SIT DOWN OR BUFFET: Sit Down
BEST ICE CREAM: Honeysuckle
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Silver Comet Trail
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Both
FAVORITE ATLANTA PERSONALITY: Fred Blakenship
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic and Potholes

OLIVIA ALLEN, CMP
EVENT PLANNER + DESIGNER
olivia@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA: The Whole Time
IN THE INDUSTRY: 3 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Peonies
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Black Panther Party
ALMA MATER: University of Georgia
BEST MUSIC VENUE: Tabernacle
HIDDEN GEM: The Bamboo Forest
BEST DINING IN ATLANTA: Barcelona Wine Bar
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Picnic in Piedmont Park
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Providence Canyon
FAVORITE PARTY FOOD: Bacon-Wrapped Anything
DRINK OF CHOICE: Whiskey, Freshly Squeezed Orange, and Muddled Mint
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

TIGEST GASHAYE
EVENT PLANNER + DESIGNER
tigest@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
IN ATLANTA: 17 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 6 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Peonies
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Lovie’s 60th Birthday
ALMA MATER: Georgia State University
DRINK OF CHOICE: Cucumber Martini
BEST DINING IN ATLANTA: Little Sparrow
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR A DRINK: Palo Santo Rooftop
FAVORITE ATLANTA ROOFTOP: Spaceman Rooftop at Hyatt Centric
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Cafe Intermezzo
FAVORITE PARTY FOOD: Hot Wings!
SIT DOWN OR BUFFET: Buffet…More Options
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

CHELSEA BLACKWELL
EVENT PLANNER + DESIGNER
chelsea@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Marietta, GA
IN ATLANTA: The Whole Time
IN THE INDUSTRY: 10 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Dhalia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Space Age Tech Event
FAVORITE ATLANTA ROOFTOP: LOA
FAVORITE ATLANTA ART VENUE: High-Frequency Fridays at the High Museum
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR A DRINK: Storico Vino
BEST DINING IN ATLANTA: Buford Highway
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Picnic in Piedmont Park
FAVORITE ATLANTA PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG OR PET: The Beltline
FAVORITE PLACE TO PARTY: On Vacation
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Why not both?
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

ALICIA SPRATLIN
EVENT PLANNER + DESIGNER
alicia@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Don’t Have One
IN ATLANTA: 12 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 15 Year

FAVORITE FLOWER: Bird of Paradise
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Masters
ALMA MATER: St. Olaf College
BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS: Pocket Parks throughout the city
FAVORITE CURRENT DESIGN TREND: Floral Installments
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR A DRINK: A Great Patio
BEST ICE CREAM: Butter and Cream
SIT DOWN OR BUFFET: Sit Down
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Hanging with my Family
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: Tacos and Fancy Desserts
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

CANDEL FISHER
EVENT PLANNER + DESIGNER
candel@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: DeWitt, AR
IN ATLANTA: 2 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 4 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Angel Wing Begonia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Any Outdoor Activity
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Golderbergs Fine Foods
DRINK OF CHOICE: Flowers Chardonnay
FAVORITE ART VENUE: High museum
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Glen Falls Highlands, NC
HIDDEN GEM: Buttermilk Kitchen
BEST DINING IN ATLANTA: Anis Cafe & Bistro
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Both
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Distance from my family

ALEX ROBERSON
SALES + DESIGN COORDINATOR
alex@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Anniston, AL
IN ATLANTA: 4 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 2 Years

FAVORITE FLOWER: Sampaguita
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Arthur Blank’s 80th Surprise Birthday Party
ALMA MATER: Georgia State University
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Coca Cola Roxy
FAVORITE ROOFTOP: Spaceman
BEST ART VENUE: Krog Tunnel
FAVORITE ATLANTA CELEBRITY: Ciara
SIT DOWN OR BUFFET: Sit Down
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Boozy Brunch
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: Little Trouble
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

PRINCESS KING
SALES + DESIGN COORDINATOR
princess@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: The Bronx, NY
IN ATLANTA: 8 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 4 Years

FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Cat’s Cafe
FAVORITE FLOWER: Carnations
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Mabra’s Holiday Party
ALMA MATER: SAE Institute Atlanta
FAVORITE ROOFTOP: Ponce City Market
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT: Helen, Georgia
FAVORITE ATLANTA CELEBRITY: TLC
SIT DOWN OR BUFFET: Sit Down
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD: All Apps
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Besides Sleep?
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: A Night out of Town
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic

MACKENZIE PATTISON
SALES + DESIGN COORDINATOR
mackenzie@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Ludowici, GA
IN ATLANTA: 5 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 3 Months

FAVORITE FLOWER: Hydrangeas
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY: Broadway on the Farm
ALMA MATER: Georgia State University
FAVORITE MUSIC VENUE: Tabernacle
BEST ICE CREAM: Big Softie
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: I am a Yapper
TATTOOS?: I have 12!
FAVORITE ATLANTA CELEBERITY: Future
SIT DOWN OR BUFFET: Sit Down
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT: Food & Any Museum
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic & Public Transportation

ANNIE HOANG
ACCOUNTING + OFFICE ASSISTANT
annie@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN: Adelaide, South Australia (no accent sorry)
IN ATLANTA: 23 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY: 8 Months

FAVORITE FLOWER: Poppies
FAVORITE WM EVENTS:
BEST ICE CREAM: Jeni’s
FAVORITE SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Staying in, reading a book
FAVORITE ATLANTA RESTUARANT: Vortex Bar and Grill
BEST PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE FOR COFFEE: Paris Baguette
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD: Pizza Rolls
TATTOOS?: One 🙂
DANCER OR CONVERSATIONALIST: Conversationalist
ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT ATLANTA: Traffic and Potholes