About the Founder

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Simple Southern Elegance is my life's dream.  It is what I have worked over 30 years in corporate America to build and finally bring to life and pass on to my children and grandchildren.  

By education, I have a BA in Chemistry and an Executive MBA.  My practical work experience has been working as a global executive in the food and beverage industry, working with some of the most iconic brands in the world. I have been fortunate to have worked for both large and small start-up firms which has given me a broader view of how businesses work and also more insight on how to manage budgets.

In my various roles through the years, I was responsible for corporate event planning and execution.  I realized very quickly that I was good at it, and I was passionate about it.  For most people, planning corporate events are tedious and stressful, but for me, I love it, actually I thrive on them!

I enjoyed planning events so much that I started doing them outside of work as a hobby.  I am from the South, so we love to entertain and entertain big!  They started with birthday or graduation parties and then I graduated to banquets and weddings.  For years, I did events for friends and family and then I realized, I should make a real go of this full time and finally do what makes me happy and brings joy to other people.

Thank You for visiting the site and taking interest in us today.  Whether you are interested in planning a corporate event or a wedding, you have my guarantee that you and your guests will be treated in a fair and professional manner.  At Simple Southern Elegance, we pride ourselves in delivering an event that elegant, yet simple, for you to enjoy without all the hassles.  We hope to plan your next event soon.  Contact us for more information.