Company: Key Players

Larry Clark / President & CEO

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Larry is a third generation Executive Chef and a graduate of Muskingum College. After an extensive apprenticeship under 3 executive chefs and a master chef, Larry went on to open the Marriott Hotel North coordinating the kitchen, food and beverage; and producing the grand opening for over 500 VIP guests.

Combining his art background with extensive management expertise in the hospitality industry, Larry founded MFS in 1983. This multi-faceted company has grown from 2 employees to over 60 full time and 150 part time staff.

Leadership responsibilities have included CORA President, International Special Events Society President, Board Member and founding member. He also served as President of the International Special Event Foundation. He is an active member of six local Chambers of Commerce and is a participating member of the “Entrepreneurial Growth Organization”, ‘YEO, the Young Entrepreneurs Organization” and a member of “TEC” which are all groups for CEO growth and continuing education. He is a charter class graduate of Leadership Worthington, Leadership Dublin and a long term American Culinary Association member. Clark is a member of Meeting Planners International and a Dublin-Worthington Rotarian. Additionally, he serves on many philanthropic boards including President of Concord Presbyterian Church, Past President of Learning Juncture Mentor, CAPA Fundraising Chairperson; and Rotary International President. He is a noted speaker in the Special Event Industry throughout the world including Canada, the Caribbean, Australia and in the United States. Mr. Clark is also a member of the International Food Service Executives Association and the Columbus Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

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Dan Mummaw / Vice President

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A graduate of Michigan State University, Dan co-founded Signature Events Group in 1985 after acquiring experience in the hotel, retailing and design industries. In 1991, Dan was instrumental in the formation of the Great Lakes International Special Events Society Chapter and went on to become its first President.

Having experience in producing a variety of events for Fortune 500 companies, dignitaries, and stars alike, his accomplishments in the field of event planning have been recognized across the United States. His client list includes former President George Bush, Ford Motor Company, Amway Corporation, and Ervin Magic Johnson.

In 2003, Dan sold his interest in his own company to join the MFS team. His talent and strong leadership have brought positive state-of-the-art changes to the company.

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Bill Moler / CFO & VP Finance

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After graduating with honors in accounting and finance from Otterbein College, Bill sharpened his auditing and accounting skills with Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young) and received his CPA certification thereafter, Bill currently has over 25 years of accounting and financial experience. Before joining MFS in 2000, Bill supervised accounting departments for the corporate headquarters of The Limited, Inc. and US Kmart, Inc. in Troy, Michigan.

Bill is a member of the Ohio Society of CPA’s and a past member of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. In addition to overseeing the accounting, treasury, finance and HR divisions of MFS, Bill specializes in “cash-flow” management, vendor relations and internal audit policies and procedures.

Since Bill’s tenure, MFS has been and continues to be a viable player in the catering and special events arenas. Along with our strategic partners, Heartland Bank and Sysco Food Services, MFS has been a consistent performer in sales, profit margins and capital acquisitions.

Over the past eight years, MFS has built an impressive 11,000 square foot banquet facility and a 12,000 square foot state of the art rental division in order to respond to the changing market and needs of our clients. These acquisitions have allowed MFS to provide clients more flexibility in their selections of specialty linens, rental equipment, props and décor.

Bill is an avid Buckeye’s fan and enjoys most sporting events. During the spring and summer months, he also serves as an assistant varsity baseball coach for Westerville South High School.

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Shauna Chrisman / Director of Sales

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Shauna has been a part of the central Ohio catering community for 21 years. In 1986, she and a partner purchased Creative Cuisine by Mary, a small but successful company specializing in upscale parties and events. The name was changed to Creative Cuisine Catering and by the mid 1990’s, sales were in excess of $3,000,000.

Shauna was a founding member of the Columbus chapter of ISES (International Special Events Society) and served as President of the organization for 2 ½ years. She also served on many ISES committees and her company was nominated for a Gala Award in 2001.

In July of 2006, she and her partner decided to dissolve their relationship and Shauna elected to leave the company. However, her desire to remain in the catering industry led her to her largest competitor – MFS Events. She joined the MFS team on May 1, 2007, as Director of Sales.

Her hobbies include cooking, camping, white water rafting, reading and enjoying her Pug, Mickey. Her daughter Kerrie is also a co-worker at MFS and the mother-daughter team are pleased to be working together again.

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Marcus Dickerson / Executive Chef

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Marcus began his career at sixteen working six years for Saga Foods Corporation, which was later bought by the Marriott. His first Executive position in Columbus was with the Harley Hotel where he was than transferred to Cincinnati. While in Cincinnati, Marcus held a four year internship at the Queen City Vocational College while also holding the position of Executive Chef at Gibby’s Seafood & Steakhouse, owned by the Massonettes. Marcus then spent two years in Florida as an Executive Chef for a hotel.

After moving back to Ohio, he worked as the Corporate Chef of Sanese Dining Services for the next ten years. After leaving Sanese, Marcus was the Executive Chef for eight years with Creative Cuisine in Columbus, Ohio, until becoming a creative and outstanding addition to MFS in 2006. .

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Chris Reynard / Director of Operations

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Chris began his professional career while serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he worked as a supervisor for a kosher catering company in Columbus, OH. During this time, he attended Columbus State majoring in Marketing and Graphic Communications.

Christopher came on board at MFS Events in December, 2005 developing new IT and Marketing initiatives. In 2006, he accepted the position of Director of Operations overseeing security, maintenance, facility management, information technology, fleet management, operations staffing, and event rentals.

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Derek Siela / Director of Service

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Originally hailing from the greater Chicagoland area , Derek brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry from within central Ohio. His responsibilities include training and coaching employees, bar management, and captaining in fast-paced environments. At MFS, he is responsible for instructing and mentoring a team of over 50 as well as serving as captain for many events. Derek is an avid reader, camper, and hiker; and is currently rehabilitating a house in the Northland area of Columbus.

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Carol Chivington / Event Consultant

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Carol has been with MFS Events for 15 years, but has over 27 years experience planning events in central Ohio. Learning the catering and event planning business “from the ground up” with experience in service, operations and management, Carol has the expertise and has had the privilege of planning some of the largest, most complicated events for MFS.

Feeling that clients can sometimes be fickle by forgetting your last success and often moving on to the newest guy in town, Carol says that through authentic relationship building, she is proud to have retained some of the largest accounts for MFS. The mother of a beautiful 26 year old daughter and 2 mischievous Chihuahuas, Carol looks forward to planning her most important event…her daughter’s wedding.

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Janet Ogden / Event Consultant

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With an Associate Degree in business, Janet has been a member of the MFS Events team for 15 years. Her involvement began as a part-time wait staff person, then moving to the management level as Service Manager and finally, in her current position as Event Consultant on the sales floor.

Being on the sales floor, getting to know clients well and executing events to their vision is her favorite thing about being at MFS. If you ask Janet her reasons for staying at MFS for so long, her reply will always be “Once you’re with the best - there is nowhere else you would rather be.” She and her husband, Chris have six children and reside in Clintonville.

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Terri Engel / Event Consultant

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With a bachelor’s degree in Business, Terri worked in the floral industry for 13 years and came to MFS Events as the Creative Director. As a member of the MFS Events team for the last two years, Terri has strongly utilized her background in designing. Now, as an Event Consultant, she is applying her creative vision and passion for food to designing unforgettable events for her clients. Terri resides in Hilliard with her husband Jason and their three children, Josh, Nicki and Jace.

Throughout her career, Terri has always enjoyed nature and it’s influence on our lives. Building on this passion, Terri’s design style infuses the clients vision and natural elements from our surroundings. Terri resides in Hilliard with her husband Jason and their three children, Josh, Nicki and Jace.

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Erin McMichael / Event Consultant

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Erin graduated with an Associate of Arts degree, which offers a unique blend of her 20 years of marketing, sales and management experience. Even at an early age, Erin knew she had found her passion for the event planning industry. Taking note of every detail as her mother planned numerous bridal and baby showers, Erin soon discovered her instinct for making a successful event. Erin truly brings a distinctive drive to every project she encounters with a versatile portfolio, boasting many success stories and testimonials to back it up.

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Theresa Smith / Sales Consultant

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Theresa brings over 20 years experience within the service industry. She began her MFS career as the Service Director where she trained and directed a full service staff of 50. Most recently, Theresa found she wanted to utilize her skills in a different manner and is now responsible for the Ala Carte Sales Division which includes our on-line ordering program.

Theresa’s accomplishments include producing fashion shows in Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis; and owning and managing her own staffing company and concierge service. Theresa enjoys dancing, reading, and watching old movies and musicals. She resides in the Columbus area with her husband and is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 2.

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Kevin Mayer / Dispatcher

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Kevin is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a major in Finance. Having previous experience in bars and restaurants, he joined MFS Events in early 2007 as warehouse manager whereas he pulled all equipment for events, loaded and unloaded trucks, oversaw warewashing, and kept track of inventory. Currently, Kevin is in charge of logistics and working with the company's Event Consultants to ensure that all equipment is properly allocated for each event.

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