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.

jball@BespokeConnects.com
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Alondra Carlos-Ferrales

Communications Coordinator

Whimsical creative. Nintendo fanatic. Crystal and all things mystical collector. Photography hobbyist. True crime buff.

acarlos-ferrales@BespokeConnects.com
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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.

connect@BespokeConnects.com
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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.

kdepaepe@BespokeConnects.com
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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.

dgardner@BespokeConnects.com
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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.

ltaylor@BespokeConnects.com
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Vanessa Ortiz

Director of operations

Systems strategist. Gardening goddess. Bourbon drinker. Coffee, chocolate, and wine enthusiast. Adventure seeker! A true Taurus.

vortiz@BespokeConnects.com
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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.

pzacarias@BespokeConnects.com
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Want to join the team? Bespoke is currently accepting applications from candidates who want to join our dynamic team as a contract Travel Director.
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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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