Meet the Team
Event team The success of an event is not based on a single ingredient, but on the sum of experience, creativity, rigor and commitment. You have the support of an incomparable team that masters all of its events, whether intimate or large-scale.
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Brandy Szarka-Jones
Brandy joined the Claremont team in 2008 as a dedicated Sales Manager and having worked her way up to her current role as Director of Sales, Brandy is a strong leader and advocate for her clients and hard-working team.
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Kimberly Salimpour
As the Director of Catering and Events, Kimberly enjoys creating memorable events for both the corporate and social markets.
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Denise Strasburg
As a Catering & Events Manager, Denise is passionate about creating memorable experiences while providing excellent service and executing successful programs.
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Alexis Garhammer
In her role as Sales Manager, Alexis enjoys finding creative ways for groups to experience Claremont’s exceptional offerings.
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Kaila Burt
As a Group Sales Manager, Kaila strives to provide exceptional service and experiences catered to each meeting or event.
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Joseph Paire III
Chef Paire brings over 20 years of culinary experience to his role as Executive Resort Chef.
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Amanda Soto
In her role as Sales Manager, Amanda assists with individual business travel providing a seamless & unique travel experience.
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Kishara Salgado
In her current role as Catering Sales Manager, she enjoys working with clients to create memorable events for weddings and other social events.