Why Bespoke
When organizations put purpose and people first,
real connection follows.
At Bespoke, we’ve built our reputation creating experiences that reach people in unique, memorable and meaningful ways. And we do it to build loyalty, inspire action and drive results.
Creativity is infused into everything we do. But we don’t just deliver big ideas. We start with purpose and intention. Then we invest heavily in understanding the people who matter to you.
It’s creativity driven by purpose and intention. That’s why it works.
When You Work With Bespoke, You Will:
- Get clarity about your brand’s story, who you want to connect to it, what you want them to feel and why.
- Become confident that your key audiences are experiencing your brand and engaging with your content in meaningful ways that drive loyalty, fuel business growth and provide ROI.
- Build deeper connections with your customers and other key stakeholders.
- Gain bandwidth and the complete release of worry that the details are being handled.
- Get big ideas that drive the behavior and the results you want.
Meet the Bespoke Team
These are the people who are deeply dedicated to your success. We ask the hard questions. We’ll hold your feet to the fire on strategy. We’ll bring you the big ideas and take care of the smallest details. We take your business (not ourselves) seriously. Impromptu office dance parties are our jam.
Justin Ball
President and Founder
CEO, CMP, ENTJ. Big idea creative. Excel budget guru. Lover of live events and industry supporter. Hospitalitarian at heart. Fountain pen and ink collector. Husband and dog dad. Wanderlust seeker. Music lover. Impromptu dance party starter.
Alondra Carlos-Ferrales
Communications Coordinator
Whimsical creative. Nintendo fanatic. Crystal and all things mystical collector. Photography hobbyist. True crime buff.
Eric Deffenbaugh
co-founder
Head tech guy and in-house consultant. Amateur chef. Wine aficionado. Visitor to every continent except Antarctica. Cultural explorer through food and stories.
Kristen DePaepe
Senior program manager
Organized, efficient and punctual. Proud wife and mom to two girls and two pups. Love all things travel, particularly southeast Asia. Could live on cheese and wine.
Deb Gardner
bookkeeper
Bookkeeper & Financial Analyst Proud co-parent of 3 beautiful, hilarious dogs with minds of their own. Will travel for food, wine, art and hiking. Love puzzles, both picture and mathematical.
Logan Holman-Taylor
Senior director of client services
Relationship builder. Process enhancer. Big fan of Excel spreadsheets. “Type A” husband. Travel enthusiast. Sports and music fanatic. Home project and DIY guru. Culinary creative.
Vanessa Ortiz
Director of operations
Systems strategist. Gardening goddess. Bourbon drinker. Coffee, chocolate, and wine enthusiast. Adventure seeker! A true Taurus.
Pablo Zacarias
Program manager
Meeting virtuoso. Ultimate optimist. Dog dad. Amateur Botanist. Yogi. Fried chicken connoisseur. Dances better than Tony Danza. Lover of live music. Will take a beach vacation anytime.
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Meet The Extended Bespoke Family
Bespoke partners with experienced professionals across all backgrounds to bring your program to life! Our seasoned team of on-site travel directors, registration and technology gurus, social media mavens and production masters make it all come together. You might be working with them for a reason, a season, or a lifetime – but at Bespoke, their expertise makes magic happen while representing our values and our work.
Lisa Campbell Bailey
Lisa Wilkinson Evans
Chris Grissom
Annie Harrison
Sonja Hunter
Brianna Kendrick
Charlene Khoury
Erika Meister
Caroline McCormick
Pam Nichols
Renee Ortiz
Carol Quinlan
Wil Quinn
Simone Ross
Kelly O’Brien Shank
Gloria Silva
Tracy Soukup
Cynthia Steeble
Lee Texier
Grow Your Career and Join Our Team
Bespoke is currently accepting travel director applications from candidates who want to join our dynamic team. To apply, click the button below or email us at careers@bespokeconnects.com.
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