Tucson

Tucson 's fuses urban grit with a Sonoran Desert soul. Our local team channels Tucson's spirt with creative know-how to deliver authentic, inspiring events and meaningful moments.

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Local insight and knowledge into Tucson's venues from desert retreats to city spaces

Creative design that embodies Tucson's desert spirit seamlessly

Nationwide network reach and local expertise bring consistency, scale, and care to every event

Angela Blouin

Regional Vice President
- Angela.Blouin@PRA.com
Angela Blouin began her career with PRA in 2017, with more than 15 years of experience in event management and hospitality she is well versed in all facets of the event industry, from operations to creative development and sales. She prides herself in her client relationships and approachable nature which has made her a successful asset to PRA. Angela brings a wealth of leadership and business development experience to the Arizona market. On her down-time you can find her spending time with her twin boys, family, gardening, cooking, and vacationing by the beach.
Hannah Ancharski

Experience Designer
- Hannah.Ancharski@pra.com
Hannah is an experienced event professional with over 5 years of expertise across a wide range of events, from corporate gatherings to celebrity affairs, and from intimate private venues to expansive stadiums. After relocating to Phoenix 3.5 years ago from a small East Coast town, Hannah has embraced her new environment while bringing her passion for creativity and design to every project. With a background in musical theatre and the ability to play three instruments, she combines her artistic talents with a keen problem-solving approach to craft unforgettable event experiences. Hannah’s unique perspective allows her to design events with a multi-medium creative mindset that elevates every detail.
Noel Bayer

Experience Designer
- Noel.Bayer@pra.com
Noel Bayer began her event industry career on the supplier side, where her love for design flourished. With 2 years of hands-on experience, she has dipped her toes into everything from plant walls, floral design, to setting and striking events. Noel’s creativity shines as she combines a big-picture approach with an eye for the smallest details, ensuring that every event is nothing short of spectacular. A Phoenix resident for 14 years, she enjoys thrifting, working out, and expressing her creative talents in any medium that inspires her.
Carly Jeffery

Regional Sales Manager
- Carly.Jeffrey@pra.com
A Scottsdale native, earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Arizona State University. She brings a persistent focus on cultivating strategic partnerships and an analytical approach to her work, which spans corporate event planning, project management, operations, and finance. Carly prides herself on building meaningful relationships and creating unique experiences for her clients, fostering a collaborative path forward. A fitness enthusiast, Carly has been a Pilates instructor for two years. She is also a passionate advocate for animal welfare, dedicating her free time to volunteering with dog rescues and spending time with family and friends exploring her hometown.
Bree Brooks

Regional Director of Events
- Bree.Brooks@PRA.com
With 10+ years of event production experience in B2B and B2C events, Bree is well-immersed in logistics, program management, and event production. Bree is a proven leader with both tenacity and adaptability; she brings her passion for detail and high-quality operations to life through each event. Her positive attitude, bright smile and outgoing personality can be sensed the moment she enters any room! Outside of event production, Bree is passionate about fitness and is a certified group fitness instructor. After recently relocating to Arizona, you can find her getting outside and exploring all the adventures Arizona has to offer from hiking, kayaking and river floats.
Sara Loeb

Director of Experience Design
- Sara.Loeb@pra.com
Sara graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in Communication and a minor in English Literature. She began her career as Event Coordinator at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. In 2011 Sara moved to Washington, DC, where her career path led to event assignments including a City-wide Film Festival and 2017 Inauguration events and receptions at the newly opened Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. She returned to her home state of Arizona in the summer of 2018. Her focus as Experience Designer is in building creative and impactful events for our clients. Sara is currently working on her Certificate in Project Management and is excited to be back with the PRA team!
Carey Higgins

Regional Program Finance Manager
- Carey.Higgins@PRA.com
Carey Higgins is a Regional Program Finance Manager with our Arizona team, based in beautiful Tucson! Her detailed approach, sincere disposition and passion not only for the events world, but also for her beloved Sonoran desert, all tie together to make her a wonderful resource for her clients and their guests. A former teacher, Carey took her passion for creative programming and planning and repurposed it for the events industry, focusing on building unique destination experiences in the place she calls home. In the spirit of celebration, Carey’s favorite event she’s delivered was the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) theme, where a percussion quartet led guests in a procession across the resort, fully adorned in skull masks and elaborate hats, while stilt walkers and puppeteers enhanced the festivities and guests learned what the day of the dead could teach us all about life. However, her cultural passions expand beyond Mexico, as this native-born Tucsonan traveled abroad and lived a year in Tokyo, Japan – one of the most exciting cities in the world. Her love for the desert brought her home and this Wildcat from the University of Arizona is here to stay and looks forward to showcasing her beautiful region for your next group gathering in Tucson.
Meredith Hogan

Event Producer
- Meredith.Hogan@pra.com
Growing up all over the world, Meredith has settled down in beautiful Tucson! She loves all things events and has a passion for themes, details, and aesthetics. Helping the team and clients create a one-of-a-kind and memorable event is her goal in this role. She is very high-energy and loves to meet and connect with new people.
Payton Richardson

Event Producer
- Payton.Richardson@pra.com
Payton Richardson, originally from Michigan, is now a part of the PRA team in Arizona. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, while also playing volleyball. Payton is thrilled to be a part of PRA! Before joining the team, Payton worked as an event coordinator at Arizona State University. Here, she had the opportunity to plan a variety of events at the football stadium and the basketball arena, which allowed the community to experience her creativity and innovative strategies. Payton is a very competitive person and she brings that same fire and energy to making her events great. She loves creating memorable experiences for all attendees at her events.
Kera Wacker

Event Producer II
- Kera.Wacker@pra.com
Over 14 years ago, Kera Wacker started her events career through making every bride’s dream come true in planning their wedding and even officiating weddings! She then found a way to make logistical and operational dreams come true by managing and operating large convention programs such as Phoenix Fan Fusion, Comic Con and Saboten. Kera came to the DMC world and quickly became a lead on the field to develop into the full time rockstar producer she is today with PRA. She brings a wealth of supplier and logistical knowledge to her role while approaching every client and program with kindness and compassion. The moment you meet Kera you can feel her passion for helping others; with three young children, a puppy and on the board of trustees for Phoenix Boys Choir, she truly does it all!
Elizabeth Barnhill

Event Manager
- Elizabeth.Barnhill@pra.com
As a 20+ year veteran of the fine dining and luxury resort spaces, Elizabeth is an experienced Restaurant and Events Manager, Chef, Wine Educator, and Operational Trainer. Driven by creativity, ambition, and an entrepreneurial spirit, she takes pride in providing best-in-class experiences while exceeding her clients’ expectations and building lasting relationships. In addition to her primary job functions, Elizabeth has been recognized in her previous roles for her remarkable commitment to DE&I initiatives, ensuring equally opportune and supportive workspaces for all.
Amanda Cassidy

Regional Sales Manager
- Amanda.Cassidy@pra.com
Originally from Illinois, Amanda recently escaped the cold winters and relocated to Arizona to enjoy the sunshine year around. She has always had a passion for bringing people together to create memorable and impactful experiences! Her attention to detail paired with her ability to multitask efficiently has set her up for success in the event world. Outside of the office, you can find her laying by the pool or exploring new local coffee shops.
Lauren Henderson

Experience Designer
- Lauren.Henderson@pra.com
Lauren grew up in Colorado, then went to college in the Midwest which is where she fell in love with event planning from doing social and charity events. From there she moved to San Diego which is where she was introduced to the DMC world! She moved to the Phoenix area about 18 months ago and loves being active and traveling, getting coffee, and trying new restaurants! Lauren brings a new fresh approach to her event designs with a perfect balance between her creative expertise and logistical approach.
Michael Costa

Senior Vice President, Business Operations
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- Michael.Costa@PRA.com
Michael brings more than twenty years of experience in executive management to the PRA team. In his role as Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Michael is responsible for developing and implementing business strategies to support company initiatives, while creating synergies and leverage opportunities throughout the PRA system.

In Their Words

“PRA was fantastic to work with from the pre-planning through the execution of the event. The entertainment and decor suggestions were perfect for my event. They provided numerous entertainment options giving me a variety to choose from.”

Megan Flynn

Edward Jones

Meeting Events Manager