Team

If you’re asking, “Who do I want to move in 2008? Who do I want to inspire?” then you’re speaking our language.

Explore Portland is part of Henry V Events, a company that’s been called “One of the Top 50 Event Production Companies Worldwide” (Special Events Magazine, 9/04). We’re filled with:

meeting planners
producers
artists
writers
technicians
logisticians
filmmakers

and more!

Meet your EXPLORE PORTLAND Planning Partners

Tara Thomas CMP, DMCP

Tara’s 12 years of industry experience, most recently as the Oregon Convention Center’s Sales and Event Manager, serves her Explore Portland clients well. Her career has spanned multiple areas of event planning, including project management, operations, sales, and destination management.

Katja Asaro CMP

Katja has devoted her 17-year career to the live events industry. Her experience encompasses large-scale live events including multiple-city road shows, international product launches and sales meetings, and even the 2001 International Techno Music Awards.

Corrin Escobar CMP

Corrin has been managing event logistics for over 7 years. Her experience includes registration web design, e-commerce and attendee reservation management, breakout session registration, and lodging logistics.

Denise Mannenbach CMP

Denise has 10 years experience in meeting planning and logistics. While she knows the ins and outs of hotels, catering, travel, and attendee management in the US, her career also includes time at 5-star European venues. Her insights on how cultural issues can impact event planning are a valuable resource for colleagues and clients alike.