Angie Nelson

General Manager

Angie is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

It’s no secret Angie Nelson is an operational and logistical genius, and that was one of the reasons she earned so much success with Koncept Events, the company she co-founded in 2007. When KE joined the PRA umbrella in 2019, Angie assumed the role of General Manager of South Florida where she continues to use her business-savvy and leadership skills to grow the business event management industry.

A true mentor to others, Angie leads by example and isn’t afraid to “get dirty.” Angie’s extensive background in performance-based team reward and incentive programs has allowed her to effortlessly spearhead the PRA South Florida team to execute flawlessly, without fail, program after program. She consistently gives 150% by dedicating her energy, brainpower and entire heart into each and every one of the 150+ meetings + events the team produces each year. Her peers and colleagues often consider WWAD (What Would Angie Do?), a true testament to Angie’s eye for detail and her ability to see beyond a challenge, evaluate risk, and identify the best solution. When asked what makes her successful, Angie replies “I look at an event from every angle and dissect it by asking a million questions before I am completely satisfied with an answer. My brain just seems to automatically think about Plans B, C and D.”

Angie is published in The Meeting Professionals magazine’s December 2014 issue as an expert on growing a start-up organization and is a frequent industry lecturer at Nova Southeastern University. She was BizBash magazine’s 2013 “South Florida Reader’s Choice Event Designer of the Year” Winner and a Finalist for 2008 Event Solutions Spotlight Award for “Rising Star of the Year Female.” In 2018, she was named a “Top 25 Young Event Pro to Watch” by Special Events Magazine.

Contact: Angie.Nelson@PRA.com

Daniel Stier

Director of Sales

Daniel is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

Daniel Stier, better known as Danny by the PRA South Florida team, brings a wealth of hotel industry expertise to PRA’s clients after his 20+ years of service in almost every role imaginable! With boundless energy and his contagious enthusiasm, Danny leads the sales team by example and personalizes every interaction with clients. Danny’s dynamic personality is a driving force in achieving lofty goals and he continuously sets the bar higher; doing it all with a smile. Danny’s leadership skills were honed early on as the first born of twins! When he isn’t working hard at PRA South Florida, he is often found spending time with his equally ambitious family. As a native of Brazil, Danny’s Portuguese language skills are a given, but he’ll impress you with his mastery of Spanish as well. This one keeps the crew on our toes and we couldn’t be more delighted!

Contact: Daniel.Stier@PRA.com

Kate Gilbertson

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Kate is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

Kate Gilbertson brings an attitude of pure enthusiasm and determination to the PRA South Florida team. Kate will stop at nothing to deliver creative, dynamic event options that delight clients beyond their wildest expectations. Kate was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and has a southern charm that puts each and every client at ease. She holds a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from North Carolina State University; and is an avid sports enthusiast. Kate never misses a season and brings that winner’s mentality to each proposal she creates! With a background in event planning and operations, Kate understands the importance of creating the perfect foundation for an event as the building blocks to an exceptional experience. She has traveled as far as Australia to develop her appreciation for the vast world of destination management and honed her knowledge of the incredible offerings Florida has for clients while serving as an events intern for Orange Bowl Committee. Kate loves meeting the ever-changing needs of each client and plans to continuously grow her knowledge and strategic abilities in event planning.

Contact: Kate.Gilbertson@PRA.com

Katie Anderson

Regional Sales Manager

Katie is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

With her big smile and quick laugh, Katie Anderson has brought some major sunshine to the PRA South Florida sales team! The University of Florida graduate started in the event world young, drawn to a career where she could be surrounded by talented and creative people and an ever-changing lifestyle. But she says, “The moment you realize you were able to bring the client’s vision to life is the biggest draw for me.” She’s been able to see that moment a lot, both from a corporate and a social background. Never one to back away from a challenge, one of her proudest accomplishments was launching a wedding division at an event company in Gainesville where she worked early in her career. After seeing it flourish, her love of the ocean brought her back to South Florida and into the catering world, before finding her way here to PRA. Lucky us! When she has met her quota of happy clients for the day, you’ll most likely find Katie either on a run or at the beach, and probably accompanied by her family, close friends or her sweet Husky, Mandy.

Contact: Katie.Anderson@PRA.com

John Ettinger

Regional Sales Manager

John is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

There are certain skills that make an event professional successful, and at PRA South Florida, creativity is high on the list. When a former costume designer for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus who also produced numerous high-level galas AND valued an authentic guest experience came through the doors, we knew we had found an incredible addition to the team in John Ettinger. As a Regional Sales Manager, John’s brings creative suggestions to any program scope, and he uses his passion for design to help craft events that will leave lifelong memories. His easy manner and big idea approach make him a fan favorite, both among the PRA South Florida team and with his clients. Outside of work, John volunteers with numerous organizations including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and First Descents. He also loves traveling, seeing theater and staying active.

Contact: John.Ettinger@PRA.com

Lina Cantillo

Regional Sales Manager

Lina brings over 20 years of hospitality sales experience to the team. A native New Yorker, Lina spent her vacations in South Florida and fell in love with the sunshine, the people, and the opportunities that awaited her. Five years ago, Lina made the move and has never looked back! With extensive knowledge of the meetings and events industry, Lina is ready to show South Florida all that PRA can do. Prior to joining the team, Lina worked at a local CVB and a hotel management firm representing a large number of hotels. Lina is also a mother to Ava, her mini me. Together, they often spend the weekends enjoying the many things South Florida has to offer – beaches, museums and the food scene.

Contact: Lina.Cantillo@PRA.com

Tess Ristaino

Account Manager

Tess is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

With her creative brain and friendly disposition, Tess Ristaino is someone you want on your team! Tess’ background in events and hospitality has given her a great foundation in the business event world, and she credits her success to an outgoing personality and exceptional organizational skills. As an Account Manager, Tess enjoys collaborating with her clients to pull together all of the pieces of their program so the final product meets all of their specific needs. The Florida State University alumna rarely misses a game day, but if it’s off-season, you can most likely find her spending her weekends with her family and friends or out trying a new restaurant for brunch.

Contact: Tess.Ristaino@PRA.com

Sandra Ivens

Account Manager

Sandra is proud to now be a member of the market-leading PRA team.

In her time with the company, Sandra Ivens might be one of the few who can actually say she’s done it all. Through the years, she has researched and written proposals, crafted events and acted as sales support. Now, as an Account Manager, Sandra gets to do what she loves most, which is interacting with the vendors and clients to see flawless events go from conception to execution. The key to her success is her ability to find organization in a world of endless to-do lists and using her imagination to solve problems. “I love that I can use my creativity to create a unique event and actually see it come to fruition,” Sandra says as she recalls a career highlight when she helped plan and execute a dinner on the deck of the USS Midway. Outside of the office, Sandra loves finding fun places for her and her pup, Charlie, but this animal lover doesn’t stop at dogs. If she ever tires of the event world, you’ll probably be able to track her down at an elephant sanctuary. Big elephants or big problems, Sandra wants to help them all!

Contact: Sandra.Ivens@PRA.com