Our Approach | Our Team | Testimonials
Our key staff has over 60 years of combined experience that will ensure a memorable event. The Event Group Catering's well-deserved reputation for excellence has everything to do with the accomplished and talented team of wait staff, chef, sales department and event planners.
The Event Group Catering's remarkable commitment to its customers is matched only by its dedication to ensuring the personal success and quality of life of each of its employees. Working as a team, our combined goal is to always exceed the expectations of our clients.
Our key staff members play an active, hand-on role in each event—meeting with clients, set-up, food preparation and event supervision.
Shellie Morrison, President
Shellie Morrison founded The Event Group in 1996. As a former event planner for the University of Arkansas Division of Continuing Education, Morrison decided to start her own event planning company, specializing in corporate events.
She soon saw the need for a full-service catering department and took steps to create, what is today, one of the finest catering companies in Northwest Arkansas. Her duties include client relations, event planning and office management. She wears many hats, from wedding coordinator to chief bottle washer—because she is committed to the success of each event, big or small.
She has a bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences and a master's degree in Education from the University of Arkansas.
Jay Fennel, Chef
Jay Fennel has over 35 years in the food service industry. His career began as a member of the armed forces. He received his degree in culinary arts from Oklahoma State University in 1971.
His career spanned over the years as a chef and in various food service management positions. Most notably, he directed the food service department at Oklahoma State University for 10 years. He came to Fayetteville in the early 1990's as Chef for the Hilton Hotel. He later managed Jose's Mexican Restaurant followed by Bordino's Italian Restaurant, before joining The Event Group in 2000.
His duties include food preparation and presentation, hiring of kitchen and event staff and management of all inventory.
Brittney Gulley, Director of Sales
Brittney Gulley came to The Event Group Catering in 2001, working part time in sales. Under her leadership, it was soon apparent the company would need her in a full-time capacity.
Her experience began at the Holiday Inn in Springdale and continued at the Fayetteville Hilton. She has a degree in communications from the University of Arkansas.
Her duties include corporate and social sales and event planning.
