Meet Your Team
Kathleen Mulder PCA
Founder/CEO
For more than thirty years, Kathleen Mulder has been bringing people together to learn, work, and celebrate.
Most recently, Kathleen managed high-level professional conferences and events for the Acton Institute, a global think tank headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a satellite office in Rome. In that role, she led a team of international meeting planners and volunteers in the successful execution of 60+ events yearly, including the four-day Acton University conference which has been consistently recognized as one of the top think tank conferences worldwide.
Prior to Acton, Kathleen served as the director of events for The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Focused on financial growth for the nonprofit, she drove event sales from zero to just over $300K annually -- a major element of the Kroc Center’s success in becoming self-sustaining within a three-year strategic plan.
Kathleen began her career as an entrepreneur, building a small equipment rental company into West Michigan’s premier event services provider. Her experience as a business owner and creative event planner led to her recruitment as the event manager for Holland, Michigan’s internationally renowned Tulip Time Festival, a position she held for five years.
Kathleen holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Davenport College of Business, is certified as a Pandemic
Compliance Advisor (PCA) registered with the CDC and has been featured on international podcasts as an accomplished Event Consultant. Energetic, positive, and endlessly creative, she knows the power of a well-planned event. As a businesswoman herself, Kathleen is on a mission to make sure every event is memorable and contributes to her client's bottom line!
Heather Hodges
Senior Project Manager
From small intimate events to large scale gatherings, Heather Morrison is tireless in her effort to create memorable experiences.
Heather got hooked on event planning after interning with Experience Grand Rapids and DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center. She earned her degree from Ferris State University in Hospitality with a focus on Special Events and Meeting Planning.
As the event coordinator for The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Heather handled events from the inquiry stage all the way through to execution. Her hands-on approach ensured flawless results, including everything from the creation of marketing materials to facility setup to the supervision of banquet staff and outside vendors.
Before joining The Salvation Army team, Heather was the bar lead at Hudsonville Winery/Pike 51 Brewing Company. In that role, Heather helped the business transition from bar-only to table service, while assisting with wine inventory, menu updates and design. She also served as the food and beverage manager and event planner for Quail Ridge Golf Club.
Heather continuously sharpens her skills and holds certifications from TIPS and SafeServ. She enjoys keeping up on industry trends and brainstorming with clients to plan the perfect event. Most importantly, Heather has a heart for her clients. She has been known to sleep in her office between events to ensure she gives every client the attention they deserve. Shouldn’t your event be in Heather’s hands?
Our database contains a variety of world-class professionals spanning all areas of the event industry. Regardless of your event type or budget, we will be sure you receive the best in product and service.