About WM Events

Meet the Team

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

William Fogler

Principal & Founder

william@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Denver, CO
IN ATLANTA:
     21 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     32 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Orchids
FIRST EVENT MEMORY:
     My 5th Birthday
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     ALL OF THEM!
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     Rosé All Day

Leigh Simpson, CMP, CSEP

Leigh Simpson, CMP, CSEP

Director of Sales & Design

leigh@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Augusta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     19 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     15 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Dahlias
ALMA MATER:
     Emory University
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Necker Island Wedding
BEST PLACE TO MEET FOR A DRINK:
     Delta Sky Club

Kristy Cook, CMP

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
ALMA MATER:
     The Ohio State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD: 
     Popcorn

Gregory St Juste

Gregory St Juste

Director of Operations

gregory@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Haiti
IN ATLANTA:
     10 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     14 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Hibiscus
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Georgia Aquarium
ALMA MATER:
     Delaware State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Akra

Sara Gagnon

Sara Gagnon

Floral Manager

sara@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Sumter, SC
IN ATLANTA:
     34 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     38 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Lilly of the Valley
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Rick Ross’ Summer Party
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     COSMOPOLITAN
ALMA MATER:
     Atlanta College of Art & Design, now SCAD
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Popcorn

Chris Nelson, SEPC, SES

Chris Nelson, SEPC, SES

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:
     The Next One…
HIDDEN GEM:
     The Drunken Unicorn
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Fox Theatre

Sarah Escamilla

Sarah Escamilla

Accounting Administrator

sarahe@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Harrison Township, Michigan! (Boat Town, USA)
IN ATLANTA:
     6 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     10 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Daisies (with honorary mentions to sunflowers, peonies, and anemones)
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Georgia Aquarium
ALMA MATER:
     Creighton University, Go Bluejays!
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Cheese…anything and everything related to cheese!

Sandra Mosley

Sandra Mosley

Executive Administrator

sandra@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Seattle, WA
IN ATLANTA:
     20+ Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     7 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Tulip
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Mutt Gala
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Fox Theatre
ALMA MATER:
     Brown Mackie College
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Seafood

Meghan Norton

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
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     Veuve Bubbles
ALMA MATER:
     Texas A&M…WHOOP!
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Chastain Park

Latoya Johnson, CMP

Latoya Johnson, CMP

Manager of Sales & Design

latoya@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Don’t Have One
IN ATLANTA:
     18 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     16 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Peony & Ranunculus
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     WM Day Ribbon Cutting
FAVORITE HIKING SPOT:
     Silver Comet Trail
ALMA MATER:
     Smith College
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Oyster & Caviar

Olivia Allen, CMP

Olivia Allen, CMP

Manager of Sales & Design

olivia@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Almost Always
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     7 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Peony
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Summit Welcoming
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Mercedes Benz Stadium
ALMA MATER:
     University of Georgia
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Anything with Bacon

Tigest Gashaye, CSEP

Tigest Gashaye, CSEP

Event Planner & Designer

tigest@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Ethiopia
IN ATLANTA:
     22 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     6 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Dahlia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Falcons Beachy Breeze
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Ventanas
ALMA MATER:
     Georiga State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Asian

Chelsea Blackwell

Chelsea Blackwell

Event Planner & Designer

chelsea@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     10 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Dahlia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     PADV
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Palo Santos
ALMA MATER:
     Kennesaw State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Oysters

Alicia Spratlin

Alicia Spratlin

Event Planner & Designer

alicia@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Child of the World
IN ATLANTA:
     12 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     10 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Birds of Paradise
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Gilded in the Gardens
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Summit at 8West
ALMA MATER:
     St. Olaf College
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Charcuterie

Candel Fisher, CMP, CPCE

Candel Fisher, CMP, CPCE

Event Planner & Designer

candel@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Dewitt, AR
IN ATLANTA:
     4 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     6 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Angel Wing Begonia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Fox Theatre
ALMA MATER:
     University of Arkansas
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Hor d’oeurves

Annie Kempe

Annie Kempe

Event Planner & Designer

annabel@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     10 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Bearded Iris
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Jet Set Suite
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Atlanta History Center
ALMA MATER:
     College of Charleston
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Oyster Bar

Alexa Forzley

Alexa Forzley

Event Planner & Designer

alexa@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Daytona Beach, FL
IN ATLANTA:
     3 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     14 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Parrot Tulips
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Broadway on the Farm
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Tabernacle
ALMA MATER:
     University of Central Florida
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Raw Bars

Alex Roberson

Alex Roberson

Junior Event Planner & Designer

alex@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Don’t Have One
IN ATLANTA:
     5 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     3 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Sampaguita
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     TKE
ALMA MATER:
     Georgia State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Mini Tacos

Pam Hosokawa

Pam Hosokawa

Strategic Experience Designer

pam@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     South Florida
IN ATLANTA:
     26 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     27 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Peony
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Space Aged Tech Event
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     Prosecco
ALMA MATER:
     University of Florida, Go Gators!
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Oysters

Sarah Sadlock

Sarah Sadlock

Experience Designer

sarah@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     9 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Anthurium
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Avalon’s 10th Annual
FAVORITE VENUE:
     St. Regis
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     Dirty Martini
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Caviar

Mackenzie Pattison

Mackenzie Pattison

Sales & Design Coordinator

mackenzie@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Ludowici, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     6 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     1 Year
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Dahlia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Avalon’s 10th Annual
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     Lychee Martini
ALMA MATER:
     Georgia State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Wings

Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

Sales & Design Coordinator

hannah@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Ludowici, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     9 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     I’m new! 🙂
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Peony
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     WM Day Ribbon Cutting
FAVORITE VENUE:
     The Eastern
ALMA MATER:
     Georgia State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crispy Pita

Grace Hutton

Grace Hutton

Sales & Design Assistant

grace@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Murrells Inlet, SC
IN ATLANTA:
     9 Months
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     2 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Hibiscus
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     WM Day Ribbon Cutting
DRINK OF CHOICE:
     Peach Bellini
ALMA MATER:
     University of South Carolina
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Buffalo Chicken Dip

Heidi Paquet

Heidi Paquet

Event Manager

heidi@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     All Over the Place
IN ATLANTA:
     27 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     3 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Orchid
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Mutt Gala
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Mercedes Benz Stadium
ALMA MATER:
     US Navy
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Charcuterie

Shondell Brandon

Shondell Brandon

Event Manager

shondell@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Lansing, MI
IN ATLANTA:
     4 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     3 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Rose
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Super Bowl 2025
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Ventanas
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Cheesesteak

Sam Sullivan

Sam Sullivan

Event Manager

sam@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     4 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Peony
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     All Star Week
FAVORITE VENUE:
     College Football Hall of Fame
ALMA MATER:
     University of South Carolina
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Wings

Leslie Stose

Leslie Stose

Event Manager

leslie@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Vancouver, CA
IN ATLANTA:
     6 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     21 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Gerbera Daisy
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Atlanta Botanical Gardens
ALMA MATER:
     Western Washington University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Dip!

RJ Adams

RJ Adams

Operations Manager

rj@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     6 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Rose
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Delta Lead – 100 Years
FAVORITE VENUE:
     State Farm Arena
ALMA MATER:
     Albany State University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Wings

Karen Castellanos

Karen Castellanos

Warehouse Manager

karen@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Colombia
IN ATLANTA:
     4 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     3 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Roses
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Delta Lead – 100 Years
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Georgia Aquarium
ALMA MATER:
     Universidad Nacional de Colombia
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Wings

Jesus Soto

Jesus Soto

Carpenter & Designer

jesus@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Mexico
IN ATLANTA:
     24 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     3 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Dendrobium Orchid
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Georgia Aquarium
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Mini Burgers

Camilo Cortes

Camilo Cortes

Production Assistant

camilo@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Colombia
IN ATLANTA:
     4 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     3 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Roses
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     College Football Hall of Fame
ALMA MATER:
     Coruniversitec
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Steak

Oscar Cortes

Oscar Cortes

Production Assistant

oscar@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Colombia
IN ATLANTA:
     1 Year
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     1 Year
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Sunflowers
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Hotel Signia
ALMA MATER:
     CEA
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     BBQ

Chandler Fogler

Chandler Fogler

Production Assistant

chandler@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Riverdale, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     4 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Tulips
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Rick Ross’ Summer Party
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Ventanas
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Chips & Dip

Luqman Brown

Luqman Brown

Production Assistant

luqman@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Decatur, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     1 Year
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Roses
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Falcons Graffiti Tailgate
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Truist Park Stadium
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Pizza

Schuyler Willis

Schuyler Willis

Production Assistant

schuyler@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Marietta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     8 Months
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Tulips
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     All Star Week
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Mercedes Benz Stadium
ALMA MATER:
     Piedmont University
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Mexican

Dynasty Jackson

Dynasty Jackson

Production Assistant

dynasty@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Marietta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     4 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     6 Months
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Lily
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     Wolfgang Puck Showcase
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Ponce City Market Rooftop
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Steak

Caren Azpeitia

Caren Azpeitia

Production Assistant

caren@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Atlanta, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     7 Months
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Hibiscus
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Mutt Gala
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Georgia Aquarium
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Charcuterie

Aishah Brown

Aishah Brown

Senior Floral Designer

aishah@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Decatur, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     Whole Life
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     7 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Birds of Paradise
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     EO Holiday Sneaker Ball
FAVORITE VENUE:
    Summerour Studio
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Fries

Amber Higgenbottom

Amber Higgenbottom

Floral Designer

amber@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Memphis, TN
IN ATLANTA:
     5 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     10 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Oncidium Phalaenopsis
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Masters
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Georgia Aquarium
ALMA MATER:
     Ole Miss
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Ahi Tuna Taco

Rush Jorge

Rush Jorge

Floral Designer

rush@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     Acworth, GA
IN ATLANTA:
     3 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     1 Year
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Blue Delphinium
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     All Star Week
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Atlanta Botanical Gardens
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Jello Shots

Tiffany Carroll

Tiffany Carroll

Floral Designer

tiffany@wmevents.com

HOMETOWN:
     New York
IN ATLANTA:
     6 Years
IN THE INDUSTRY:
     10 Years
FAVORITE FLOWER:
     Astrantia
FAVORITE WM EVENTS PARTY:
     The Jet Set Suite
FAVORITE VENUE:
     Terminal West
MOST CRAVEABLE PARTY FOOD:
     Oysters