Catering Team

Liz Milton, Event Designer

St. Louis born and raised, Liz has worked in the events industry since 2008 where she first worked as a private events manager for an upscale guest ranch in southern Colorado. Prior to joining the Epicurean team, Liz was the Sales & Catering Manager for Butler’s Pantry out of St. Louis, MO. It was there that she gained her love and passion for food, hospitality and events. She thrives on obtaining a client’s vision and seeing it through to the end while exceeding expectations. While Liz isn’t planning amazing, fun events, she is hitting the slopes, hiking around the mountains of Colorado, and rooting on the best team in baseball, the St. Louis CARDINALS!!!

Alexis Kontgis, Event Designer

Coming from Salt Lake City, Utah, Alexis has been in the Event Coordinating world for a little over 4 years. Before becoming a part of the Epicurean Team, she worked closely with a very prestigious Event Planner in and around the Denver area, Walli Richardson. Prior to moving to Denver, Alexis attended the University of Utah where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in Design. Her passion and love for events comes from the drive to make each event unique and tailor made for those special clients. When Alexis is not working she enjoys visiting her family and friends back home, exploring different cities, and curling up with a good movie at home.

Taryn Hohman

Taryn was raised in a small town called LeRoy, NY; more specifically she grew up in the house where JELLO was invented. Growing up in a family of artists, her passion for creativity and personal relationships is a perfect match for designing unique and successful events. A College of Charleston alumni (and proud of it), Taryn’s career in the events world blossomed when moving to Denver nearly 7 years ago. While in Denver, she has previously managed a large entertainment facility and oversaw banquet operations, full facility buy-outs, private dining, and annual festivals. Most recently Taryn enjoyed jumping into the world of weddings while managing a gorgeous 10,000 sq ft venue in the foothills. Now excited to be a part of the Epicurean team, she is loving the diversity of the catering world and is eager to conquer the new event opportunities that it will bring. Taryn’s friendly smile and positive attitude are a constant reminder that she loves what she does!

Chloé Neumann, Event Operations

cneumann@epicureangroupco.com

A native to Colorado, Chloé has been working in the food service industry since she was 16 when she landed her first job working in a kosher kitchen. Before joining Epicurean, she was a Food and Beverage Manager for Hilton Hotels. Prior to receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Sports Entertainment/Event Management from Johnson and Wales University Denver in 2014, Chloé participated in ProStart, a nationwide two year high school program developed by the National Restaurant Association where she gained a deep passion for food and events. Having the ability to create everlasting, joyous memories for clients is what inspires her to do what she does. When Chloé is not working to help host epic events, she enjoys visiting local breweries, hiking and taking in the beauty of Colorado’s natural scenery.

Joel Villezcas, Sales and Operations Assistant

I'm a very self driven gentlemen who can always count on the support and love of my family and friends. The Event Industry is my playground! This is where I can simply let my creativity run free and make visions come to life. I enjoy making events for clients as amicable as possible. Nothing is possible without a great team. Always leading my teams from the front end. A great quote I live by; "Individually we are one drop, together we are an ocean". Definitely no I in team!

Natalie Holler, Event Designer

Natalie was born and raised in the Florida Panhandle who’s pedigree is made up of restaurant owners and food enthusiasts.  She has worked in all areas of hospitality and has a keen eye for style and detail.  She graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from THE Florida State University and moved to Atlanta shortly after and gained her experience in restaurant branding and development, professional sports, and residential and commercial interior design.  She moved to Colorado in 2015 and during her off-time, she enjoys skiing, camping, yoga, her dogs Maggie and Porter, and the family’s annual scallop trip to Cape San Blas, FL.