About Us – Testing

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    

 

 

EVENT MANAGERS:

SHONDELL BRANDON                                                           HEIDI PAQUET                                                                       BETSY WEISBECK                            
EVENT MANAGER                                                                  EVENT MANAGER                                                                EVENT MANAGER 

  

 

 

OPERATIONS TEAM:

RJ ADAMS                                                                     JESUS SOTO                                                                        KAREN CASTELLANOS                      
OPERATIONS MANAGER                                             CARPENTER + DESIGNER                                                   WAREHOUSE MANAGER

 

CAMILO CORTES                                                                AISHAH BROWN                                                                    AMBER HIGGENBOTTOM                   
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT                                                   FLORAL DESIGNER                                                                 FLORAL DESIGNER

 

 

MISSY FOGLER                              
OFFICE DOG