Kiersa
Kiersa Kamszik, founder of Events by Kiersa, is the true embodiment of calm and collected. A planner by nature, she is driven by a passion for bringing people together in celebration. Kiersa lives and conducts business with an open mind and an abundance of creative expression. She is extremely organized and loves to handle all the little details. Kiersa’s constant goal is to plan and execute a smooth and seamless event, so that her clients can relax and enjoy it fully.
Always smiling and abounding in endless energy, Kiersa radiates order and sense amidst chaos, listens attentively to the needs of each client, and finds rhythm and purpose in a flurry of activity. Her love of forging connection inspires her to seek out the perfect vendors for each client – a talent which yields a customized, perfect reflection of the hosts – almost as if they had planned it all themselves!
In a line of work that can often look like juggling a million balls in the air at once, Kiersa finds balance and groundedness in the pristine natural beauty of the surrounding Appalachian mountains, and relishes the quiet of the morning at sunrise just before the momentum of a new day starts to build. Her exuberance and warmth stem from a deep love of making others happy, of bettering lives in even the smallest ways, and by continued global travel. She is drawn to experiencing other cultures, environments, and ways of living, and says she is always amazed by the many forms of community she encounters. “It’s amazing what a closely bonded group of like-minded people can accomplish!”
At the helm of her business, Kiersa guides her team with steadfast positivity and passion for excellence, saying “no two events are alike, and each presents its own challenges and opportunities for learning new things, as well as new ways of operating, and growing together as a team.”
Jenn
Jenn is tireless in her pursuit of a seamless, smooth event, and is gifted in the art of remaining cool under pressure, as well as troubleshooting logistical challenges in the planning phase to ensure every aspect of an event works beautifully. Jenn is tremendously valuable when it comes to communication, and is always ready to participate in genuine and positive exchanges with fellow team members and clients alike.
Jenn finds her work with Events by Kiersa to be nourishing and humbling, and is honored to take part in crafting those “once-in-a-lifetime” moments – which are often accompanied by tears of happiness. Her emotional commitment and deep feeling strike a perfect chord with Jenn’s work ethic – resulting in a harmonious balance of hard-working and warm-hearted.
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Ruth
Ruth is most content when making other people happy, and can be counted on to arrive early and stay late, all while maintaining her trademark positivity. Ruth is goal-oriented and wonderful at keeping things running smoothly the day of an event. She is constantly looking for ways to improve in her own life, and follows the same pursuit of perfection in each event she oversees. Ruth’s hobbies include baking and sewing (when she is not hosting or helping others) and the duality of precision and creativity in these activities mirror Ruth’s personal gifts.
Ruth’s favorite memory with Events by Kiersa is working with her best friend to plan her wedding. This involved helping to organize everything from her friend’s bridal shower to making and hanging 1,000+ feet of bunting for the reception tent and outdoor venue.
Ruth’s reaction to so much personal responsibility on her friend’s big day? No sweat. “Instead of holding a bridesmaid bouquet, I got to hold a clipboard and coordinate!” she smiles.
Brooks
Brooks bring a zest for excellence to all that he does, and his personal mantra is “If something is worth doing, it is worth doing right.”
Brooks brings not just quality and integrity, but also a tremendous amount of heart to his work at Events by Kiersa – as evidenced by his favorite wedding at Sherrill’s Inn a few years ago. The guests were invited to send a balloon off with a wish for the bride and groom as they began their lives together, and Brooks remembers fondly how magical it was to see the illuminated wish balloons fill the night sky over the dance floor and reception tent, with the skyline of the mountains in the background.