About
Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Managing Partner, 2002Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Managing Partner, 2002Responsible for: Playing a lead role in managing raw materials, inventory, purchasing supplies, and our warehouse crew.
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Gina Glas
Managing Partner, 2007Gina Glas
Managing Partner, 2007Responsible for: Overseeing strategy, business development, and creating an amazing customer experience. You can find me wearing many hats throughout the day.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Guilty Pleasure: Shopping and sweets!
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Kevin Schwab
On-Site Production Manager, 1992Kevin Schwab
On-Site Production Manager, 1992Responsible for: Supervise and assist the on-site production of events.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling.
Guilty Pleasure: Going to the casino.
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Mary Bayt
Business Development Director, 1996Mary Bayt
Business Development Director, 1996Responsible for: Creating, developing and maintaining long term relationships with our corporate and non-profit accounts. My goal is to build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, and enhance existing relationships.
Hobbies: In my spare time, you can find me traveling and exploring new destinations.
Guilty Pleasure: Wine, Starbucks, anything Louis Vuitton, golf, Instagram and chocolate
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Mike Wiggins
Director of Outside Sales, 2006Mike Wiggins
Director of Outside Sales, 2006Responsible for: Creating an outstanding customer service experience, the logistics, planning and execution of large scale tent events and weddings, and creating lasting customer relationships.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, attending concerts with my wife, golfing and a cold beer.
Guilty Pleasure: Using highlighters and fine point pens.
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Colleen Stanish
Senior Event Specialist, 2007Colleen Stanish
Senior Event Specialist, 2007Responsible for: Assisting customers with their rental needs throughout the event planning process.
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, kayaking – anything outdoors!
Guilty Pleasure: Shopping online
Angel Egan
Expo Sales Manager, 2007Angel Egan
Expo Sales Manager, 2007Responsible for: Making our customer's vision a success - from the floor plan, to install, to set up.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. My husband and I love live music, trying new restaurants and traveling to new places. But laughter is my favorite hobby!
Guilty Pleasure: Bravo TV and a really good Tequila.
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Chris La Mar
Business Development Manager, 2020Chris La Mar
Business Development Manager, 2020Responsible for: Helping customers create beautiful and memorable events including fantastic linens. I’m assisting in growing our linen offerings and in adding shipping to grow the business outside the Metro Indianapolis area.
Hobbies: Our family enjoys camping and get-togethers and I’ve discovered a love of growing summer vegetables, cooking, and landscaping
Guilty Pleasure: Zulily shopping and trying new breweries
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Mary Anne Hawkins
Sr. Event Specialist, 1996Mary Anne Hawkins
Sr. Event Specialist, 1996Responsible for: Making your event truly memorable.
Hobbies: Traveling
Guilty Pleasure: Anything Chocolate, Ice Cream
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Clayton Sharp
Tent Specialist, 2015Clayton Sharp
Tent Specialist, 2015Responsible for: Assisting clients with their special events from start to finish, particularly tented events. Forming new and maintaining current customer relationships.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending my down time with my loved ones, getting in a golf round whenever I can, and a good drink with good company.
Guilty Pleasure: Watching the office for about the 10th time all the way through.
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David Reilich
Senior Event Specialist & Designer, 2022David Reilich
Senior Event Specialist & Designer, 2022Responsible for: Bringing glamour and beauty to the entire human race, one satin napkin at a time
Hobbies: DESIGN: Graphic / Interior / Event / Beard
Guilty Pleasure: 80’s videos…Ugg…Oh, alright…CHER
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Maggie Lakin
Jr. Event Specialist, 2021Maggie Lakin
Jr. Event Specialist, 2021Responsible for: Assisting customers with their rental needs to create a memorable day and bring visions to life!
Hobbies: Road trips, spending time with my family and friends, and thrifting.
Guilty Pleasure: Movie theatre popcorn and binge-watching tv shows!
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Kelly Leo
Event Specialist, 2012Kelly Leo
Event Specialist, 2012Responsible for: Providing great customer service and guiding customers to have the best outcome possible for each and every event.
Hobbies: Painting, concerts, gardening, and spending time with my loved ones
Guilty Pleasure: Tiramisu Cheesecake and Red Dead Redemption
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Chung Chow-Mendenhall
Brand Manager, 2015Chung Chow-Mendenhall
Brand Manager, 2015Responsible for: Marketing, branding, & sales
Hobbies: Traveling, Crafting, and Cooking
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Elena DiCristofaro
Expo Design Assistant, 2023Elena DiCristofaro
Expo Design Assistant, 2023Responsible for: Assisting our Expo Sales Manager and greeting customers when they first walk in. Making a good first impression is just the first step to making your event memorable
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, watching sports, and spending time outside with the family
Guilty Pleasure: binge-watching shows, social media
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Rachel Hill
Event Specialist, 2005Rachel Hill
Event Specialist, 2005Responsible for: Event Planning made easy for individuals who need help in the rental process.
Hobbies: Sailing, outdoor adventuring, hanging with family and my dogs.
Guilty Pleasure: Alaskan Bush People show.
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Rachel Wheeler
Senior Accountant, 2015Rachel Wheeler
Senior Accountant, 2015Responsible for: Billing, AR/AP, Financial Analysis/Reporting, Payroll, HR and other accounting tasks
Hobbies: I spend a lot of time with my friends and family, exploring new restaurants and other attractions around the city.
Guilty Pleasure: Food… definitely food. I love trying new types of cuisines and exploring different flavors.
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Ed Holly Sr.
Will Call Supervisor, 1991Ed Holly Sr.
Will Call Supervisor, 1991Responsible for: Cheers to 30 years+! Customers will remember me as A Classic’s 1st point of contact at Will-Call. Make Sad days happy days.
Hobbies: Football, basketball, Everyday is family day!
Guilty Pleasure: Westworld, Better than Sex Cake that my mom makes.
Location
A Classic Showroom
8020 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Operation Hours
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Will Call: 10am – 3pm
