Gary Chichester
Producer/Office Manager

312-879-0186 Ext: 16
GChichester@event-architects.com

Gary, a Chicago native, has developed an extensive background and in-depth professional understanding of the hospitality industry both locally and nationally. His experience runs the gamut of banquet, convention and event design from nightclub management to overseeing large sporting events such as the Kentucky Derby and numerous golf tournaments such as the Masters, Buick Open and Honda Classic. These events have given him an extensive background in administration, public relations, marketing and multimedia applications as an Event Producer.

Before joining the Event Architects team, Gary freelanced in the off-premise catering industry and enjoyed working with and learning from some of the best firms in the country. Blue Plate Catering and Events, Culinary Enterprises and Wolfgang Puck Events have all provided him with the opportunity to increase his knowledge of the event industry. As a devotee to “all things Disney,” Gary is a firm believer in the Disney approach to hospitality: attention to detail and customer service.

On a personal note, Gary has provided his management and development skills to numerous and diverse community-based service organizations to raise much needed funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 1989, Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed him to an advisory post with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. He still serves in that position.