Our Team

 

Jandie Turner

(

CEO // Leader)

From working at consulting firms of prestige such as Booz Allen and The Hackett Group  to opening her own event management firm in 2002, Jandie has made being personally responsible for her client's success her personal goal for almost 20 years.  Her firm started as a golf event management firm and has grown into a full service event management firm in a very short period of time.  Her focus is always on exceeding the expectations of the client.

EDUCATION

  • DARDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
    MBA

  • UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
    B.S., SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • The LEADERship (2003 Graduate)

  • University of Virginia - Chairman's Advisory Board - The Walter N. Ridley Scholarship

  • Aids Interfaith Residential Services

  • Baltimore Polytechnic Alumni Association

  • First Tee of Baltimore

  • Executive Womens Golf

 
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Kerri Eng

(

Project Manager // Event Wizard)

Kerri Gartell Eng manages KGEVENTS, a corporate event management company. Ms. Eng has more than 25 years of experience executing special events worldwide. Knowledge, authenticity and innovation are her keys to success. She genuinely listens and then, creates a customized project plan based on overall objectives and goals, not a pre-determined, one-size-fits-all plan. The goal is to create a memorable, impactful experience for the attendee. She applies relentless time, effort and positive energy executing the overall vision. She creates value by earning trust as an industry expert, implementing quantifiable cost savings and providing unyielding customer service. Ms. Eng graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland and is an avid Terrapins basketball fan.

Mrs. Turner and Ms. Eng met in the hallway of their children’s pre-school 15 years ago. Mrs. Turner was being fiscally responsible and Ms. Eng was the PTO president, giving back her time and talents for the ultimate benefit of our kids. Mrs. Turner made Ms. Eng give a verbal cost-benefit analysis of spending $15 for her family to join the PTO. We impressed each other from that point forward. After a few years of hallway discussion and banter, the opportunity arose for Mrs. Turner and Ms. Eng to collaborate and as they say, the rest is history. While we each handle multiple clients and projects separately throughout the year, the bulk of their work-load is a collaborated-shared effort.

EDUCATION

  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

    B.A. Anthropology

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Downhill Snow Skiing

  • Tennis

Kristina White

(Project Manager)

She has over 12 years of customer service, sales, and management experience. She assists Jandie with many different events and behind the scenes to get all those tasks completed. Kristina always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face. We are so happy to have her!

EDUCATION

Baker College of Auburn Hills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

  • Minor in Healthcare Management

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Fitness Enthusiast

  • Absolutely loves traveling

Favorite Quote

“Breathe in, breathe out-, move on!” -Jimmy Buffett

Megan Tyczynski

(Project Manager)

Megan has been involved in creating events for over 8 years, assisting in a variety from fundraisers to corporate retreats to weddings. She enjoys the creativity that setting up events allows and loves to make the client's vision become a reality.

EDUCATION

Baylor University, BA in Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University, MBA

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Traveling

  • Reading

Favorite Quote

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. - Walt Disney

Mai Nguyen

(Project Manager)

Mai has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 7 years. She enjoys assisting and coordinating all the moving parts involved in ensuring events go smoothly and successfully.

EDUCATION

TAFE NSW, Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Macquarie University, Diploma in Hospitality Management

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Gardening

  • Baking

Favorite Quote

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, I'm possible!” – Audrey Hepburn

Xiomara Carter

(

Event Coordinator)

Our budding superstar does it all and makes you laugh while doing it.  She is everyone's right hand and provides a great guest experience like no other.  We are lucky to have her on the team while she pursues her education.

EDUCATION

  • University of Baltimore
    Criminal Justice, Junior 

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Watching Sports

  • Trying out new activities

Favorite Quote

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. -Mother Teresa

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Kendra Jackson

(

Event Concierge)

With over 5 years of events guest services and a lifetime of service to others, Kendra brings solid knowledge and an exceptional customer service experience to all Acuity events. 

EDUCATION

  • University of North Florida
    B.A. SOCIOLOGY 

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Vanessa Edwards

(

Event Concierge)

Vanessa joined the events team about 8 years ago and has never looked back.  She is our Social Engineer that handles all people aspects. Sponsor, speaker, attendee, it does not matter, she knows them, knows their needs and provides exemplary customer service with a smile.

EDUCATION

  • AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
    B.S. FINANCE

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Cross-fit Exercise

  • Scrapbooking

  • Watching Golf