Karla Malone
Owner
Karla has been a part of the Occasions family since 2006, succeeding the original owner Jennie Hannah in 2012. Over the last 19 years, Karla has assisted with hundreds of events, and still continues to have a passion that helps produce excellent events for all our clients. Karla's background in Interior Design and Graphic Arts have made her a natural in the event industry, and a wonderful resource for our clients. Her favorite part of each event is seeing the joy on a clients face, whether it be a happy newlywed couple or another event planner, when it all comes together and knowing that she and Occasions got to help make their event amazing!
Her passion for rescue animals brought her rescue dogs as well as her two ducks. Though she has a passion for traveling, she is also just as happy spending her days off in her backyard with kids, family, friends and all the animals.
Favorite Menu Item: Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri and the Mashtini Bar
Caili Cardinale
Event Staging and Logistics
Bio Coming Soon
Ryan Anderson
General Manager
Ryan joined the Occasions family after moving to Washington from the Twin Cities. A trained chef, Ryan attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2012, and since then has worked almost exclusively in catering, working with award-winning chefs. During his culinary career, Ryan has served in all manner of event spaces; from food trucks to private homes to thousand-person event spaces. He also has had the honor to serve the former First Lady of the United States, three U.S. Senators, two Mayors, as well as professional athletes and coaches. Ryan spends his time taking in all the amazing sights, events and restaurants of his new home in the Pacific Northwest with his partner, Jennifer.
Favorite Menu Item: Sauteed Chicken Breast with White Wine and Herb Cream Sauce
