OUR
TEAM
We know Indy and what it takes to execute flawless onsite events.
Team Accent has decades of experience curating the design and implementation of meetings and corporate events. In fact, we employ the only Destination Management Certified Professionals (DMCP) in Indiana. We know Indy and what it takes to execute flawless onsite events, provide seamless transportation, source offsite venues, integrate local vendors, and everything in between.
OWNER
Shannon Gardner, DMCP
Shannon’s work hard, play hard mentality is one that has created an incredible company culture. She enjoys traveling with her 2 sons and husband, Jeremy. When not in the office, you can find her pontooning around their lake house in the summer.
OWNER
Jeremy Gardner
Jeremy manages the behind-the-scenes operations at Accent. He loves the outdoors and tries to fly fish and hike as much as he can. You can also find him working on his DJ setlists, a hobby he picked up over the past few years.
PRESIDENT
Sarah Mullins, DMCP
Sarah leads the Indy team and is known for her dynamic personality and sense of humor. She stays busy at home with her 5-year-old daughter, Madison. She and her husband Ryan love the outdoors and experiencing life through the eyes of a child.
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS SERVICES
Shawn O'Brian
Shawn oversees the day-to-day accounting for the team, which has earned him the nickname, Petty Cash. He loves hanging out with his dog, Roger. His favorite place to be is down on Lake Lemon chillin’ on some sort of flotation device.
VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION & EXPERIENCE
Megan Laigaard, CSEP, DMCP
Megan was a 2-term intern and has made a name for herself in the event industry over the past 14 years. On Friday nights, you can find her supporting her husband, Chris, who coaches high school football. Together they are new parents to their daughter, Elsa, and her fur siblings Buckeye, the miniature Dachshund, and the Corgis, Snip and Maverick.
VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY & EXPERIENCE
Kimberly Hoffman, CMP, DMCP
Kimberly oversees Accent's strategic initiatives, third party and civic partnerships and produces world-class events for key accounts. With a strong background in event management and experience-led marketing including a three year stint with the State of Indiana, she brings more than 15 years of expertise to Team Accent.
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENCE
Miro Diamanté, DMCP
Known for his attention to detail, Miro is always on the hunt for the next great event. When not dreaming of table linens or themed events, you can find him binge watching reality TV, hanging out with his sweet dog, Lilly, or chasing after his mischievous cat, Gerald.
SENIOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Rachel Schumacher, DMCP
Rachel has a love of spreadsheets and office supplies that translates to her ability to organize some pretty amazing meetings and events. She loves going to Victory Field to catch a baseball game or binging on the Hallmark Channel.
EXPERIENCE MANAGER
John Denton
John is an Indy native who has been working in the events industry since 2017. He loves any opportunity to flex his creative muscle and is always dreaming of what events he can do next. You can typically find him watching Bravo or hanging with his partner and their two pups, Parker, and Finn.
EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Marissa Gagnon
Marissa has been involved in Indy’s tourism and hospitality industry since 2017 in many different capacities. She is driven by personal connection, collaboration, and community impact. On weekends, you can find her figure skating or walking her two dogs with her husband, Andrew.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Jessica Bennett
Jessica has been with the team for 8 years, starting as part time event staff. She has a strong commitment to DEI initiatives and makes a conscious effort to support diversity among our vendors. She is a single mom of 2 beautiful daughters that keep her on her toes at all times.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Ryan Nave
Ryan is the master of floorplans and room sets. When not in the office, Ryan can be found goofing around with his kids, Finlee and Foster, and livin’ life with his wife, Sofia. He also loves tinkering with motorcycles.
WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Kim Scott
Kim has worked in the event industry for over 30 years and helps with the day-to-day operations of the fast-paced event office, keeping the team organized and grounded. Outside the office, Kim spends most of her time with her family and close friends. She’s also an active sports mom…if YKYK.
EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Madelyn Rogers
Madelyn is a bookworm by day and music enthusiast by night. When she’s not curating her latest playlist, she’s a new mom to her adorable puppy, Ivy. You’ll often find her savoring a café miel with a book in hand, soaking up the cozy vibes. Whether at home or exploring her favorite cities around the world, Madelyn is always on the lookout for new ways to stay active and is a recent graduate from IUPUI.
EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Dustin Frye
Born and raised in Plainfield, IN, and a proud graduate of IUPUI, Dustin is our resident sports aficionado. He’s attended at least one game in all five major US sporting leagues. When he's not cheering from the stands, Dustin is either hitting the pavement for a run, exploring new restaurants, or embracing his sporty side in every way possible.
