Hi. We’re MCW Events.
Get to know us.
WHO WE ARE
MCW Events is a fiercely capable, wildly creative boutique agency with a deep history and a bold future. We believe in the power of connection and creating unforgettable moments that feel effortless. From executive summits to global activations, we’re the behind-the-scenes team you trust to turn your vision into reality with beauty to every detail.
Founded in 2006 by three friends around a dining table, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for clients who want full-service event strategy and seamless execution. Today, our team is led by President Linsley Swenson, a strategic force with a passion for innovation and client care. She is supported by a diverse, powerhouse team and the ongoing guidance of founders Nikki Plaid and Jason Werle, who continue to serve as owners and strategic advisors.
We believe your moments matter because they’re our moments, too.
OUR STANDARDS

MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL

MINIMIZE POINTS OF CONTACT

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING

LOVE & GRATITUDE FOR THE CLIENT

DON’T LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT

CONSISTENCY IN PROCESSES

GET OFF THE CRITICAL PATH

NOT OUR CIRCUS, NOT OUR MONKEYS
OUR TEAM
Hoteliers? Yep. Convention center chops? Check. Technical direction & oversight (both virtual and IRL)? Bingo. Registration savants? Done. Housing & transportation wizards? We’ve got a team. Telepaths in training. You know it.

Gradee Agustin
Senior Logistics Manager
Head of Hustle & Flow

Madeleine Ash
Logistics Manager
Freak in the Spreadsheets

Karla Avila
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Flexpert

Barbara Bell
Director, Finance
Bottom Linebacker

Emily Brown
Senior Event Technology Coordinator
Thinker Tinker Techie

Jen Brown
Director, Supplier Relations
Partnership Architect

Tim Daniels
Senior Event Technology Manager
Master of the Warp Drive

Kelsey Drinkard
Logistics Manager
VP of GSD

Jess Fleischman
Logistics Manager
Leading Lady of Logistics

Ellie Gerth
Logistics Coordinator
G.O.A.T of Gatherings

Danica Grotle
Logistics Coordinator
TBD

Emmelene Guzon
Logistics Manager
Countess of Curation

Scott Hyde
Idea Jedi

Gail Johnson
Senior Sourcing & Housing Coordinator
Chief of Sleep Operations

Jamie Lee
Event Technology Coordinator
Top Dog in Tech

Chris Lindsey
Senior Sourcing & Housing Coordinator
Coordinator of Suite Dreams

Bridgette MacDonald
Director, Event Services
Director of Event Magic

Paige McRae
Logistics Manager
Goodtime Governor

Deb Parsons
VP, Business Development
BizDeb

Nikki Plaid
Principal
Director Of Ducks In A Row

Anika Pool
Senior Operations Manager
Workflow Wizard

Linsley Swenson
President
The Maestro

Jason Werle
Principal
Sir Reg a Lot

Marcus C. White
Minister of Make It Happen

Shelley White
Director, Event Technology
Event Tech Alchemist

Gradee Agustin
Senior Logistics Manager
Head of Hustle & Flow

Madeleine Ash
Logistics Manager
Freak in the Spreadsheets

Karla Avila
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Flexpert

Barbara Bell
Director, Finance
Bottom Linebacker

Emily Brown
Senior Event Technology Coordinator
Thinker Tinker Techie

Jen Brown
Director, Supplier Relations
Partnership Architect

Tim Daniels
Senior Event Technology Manager
Master of the Warp Drive

Kelsey Drinkard
Logistics Manager
VP of GSD

Jess Fleischman
Logistics Manager
Leading Lady of Logistics

Ellie Gerth
Logistics Coordinator
G.O.A.T of Gatherings

Danica Grotle
Logistics Coordinator
TBD

Emmelene Guzon
Logistics Manager
Countess of Curation

Scott Hyde
Senior Logistics Manager
Idea Jedi

Gail Johnson
Senior Sourcing & Housing Coordinator
Chief of Sleep Operations

Jamie Lee
Event Technology Coordinator
Top Dog in Tech

Chris Lindsey
Senior Sourcing & Housing Coordinator
Coordinator of Suite Dreams

Bridgette MacDonald
Director, Event Services
Director of Event Magic

Paige McRae
Logistics Manager
Goodtime Governor

Deb Parsons
VP, Business Development
BizDeb

Nikki Plaid
Principal
Director Of Ducks In A Row

Anika Pool
Senior Operations Manager
Workflow Wizard

Linsley Swenson
President
The Maestro

Jason Werle
Principal
Sir Reg a Lot

Marcus C. White
Minister of Make It Happen
Founder

Shelley White
Director, Event Technology
Event Tech Alchemist
OUR FOUNDER
HONORING MARCUS C. WHITE
(1974-2024)
MCW Events carries the name of one of its beloved founders, the late Marcus C. White, who passed away in December 2024. Marcus was our “Minister of Make It Happen,” known for his ability to turn vision into reality, always with kindness, creativity, and style.
He believed in the tremendous power of people gathering together and in the joy of a well-planned moment (preferably with a maple bar in hand). His favorite mantra—Make It Beautiful—is stitched into our DNA. From Post-it Notes to perfect selfies, Marcus had a way of finding the sparkle in every project.
Though he is deeply missed, his spirit guides our work and fuels our commitment to meaningful, memorable experiences.


