Board of Directors | 2009-2010

Mike was born and raised in California. After graduating from San Luis Obispo High, he went to college at Johnson and Wales University receiving a degree in Culinary Arts and later business administration. At age 24 he received his Certified Executive Chef certification and went on to work for many large caterers and hotels. He has been cooking for weddings and special events for over 30 yrs. His business The Cypress Ridge Pavilion has been a member of CCWP since 2001. Michael lives with his wife Becky and 3 sons in Nipomo.

Michael Taylor was one of the very first wedding professionals to join CCWP in 1992. As a Charter member Michael served on the Board of Directors for the first ten years of the CCWP's existence, including being the fourth person to hold the office of President. Now re-joining the Board as Vice President two of his current goals for CCWP are to give its members greater marketing opportunities and to help more brides and grooms connect with the highest quality wedding vendors in this area, which are of course CCWP members! Michael Taylor became a non-denominational minister and established 'At Your Service Weddings' in 1980. A man of many "First to offer.." he was the first "Professional Officiant" on the Central Coast to supply his own sound system so that the ceremony would be clearly heard. A few years later he became the first minister on the Central Coast to offer a "Seamless Day of Celebration" joining the ceremony and reception by offering Mike Taylor's FunTime DJ and Emcee services, hence his title 'The RocNRev'. Today he continues to be a leader and innovator, offering couples his signature 'Rose Petal Cascade' for a dramatic conclusion to their ceremony. In 2010 Michael added a full size popcorn machine to his DJ services for an extra fun touch at receptions! For Michael "your wedding is more than his job, it is his joy!" The 'RocNRev' Michael Taylor brings talent, sensitivity, and the right touch of humor to all events he presides over, as well as 30 years of experience and dedication to both your event and as Vice President of the CCWP.

Keith, is an award-winning, internationally published photographer, with over 20 years of professional experience. He is a member of the National Press Photographer's Association, is a contributing photographer to Latitude Magazine, and has been a member of Central Coast Wedding Professionals since 2011.

In 2006, Keith began photographing weddings in the Central Coast wine country of San Luis Obispo. Keith is also an accomplished photojournalist, logging thousands of miles traveling the world since 2001 to such places as Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Hungary, Austria, The Czech Republic, and Turkey, in search of intimate portraits of people and place. In 2010, Keith began working with humanitarian aid organizations providing documentary photography, including covering relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Prior to relocating to the Central Coast, Keith enjoyed a long career in workers' compensation claims and litigation management for large public agencies and government entities such as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the County of Ventura.

Born in Torrance California, Keith holds a degree in English Literature with an English Education emphasis from San Francisco State University, and makes his home in San Luis Obispo with wife Linda, step-daughter Gracie, and a dog named Leica.

Beau graduated from Cal Poly with a bachelor's in computer engineering and a masters in business. He started Kramer Entertainment DJs & Event Lighting in 1997 and has grown it to become the largest DJ company company on the central coast. They provide Host MCs, DJs, and lighting design for weddings and events in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Although their office and wedding showroom is in San Luis Obispo, he and his wife, Melissa live in Paso Robles Wine Country. After serving as the Programs, Director, Facilities Director, and Vice President, he has served as President from 2009-2011. He now serves as immediate past president.

His mission is to raise the public's expectations of event professionals. And he is dedicated to improving the wedding industry.

Penny Beavers, putting it mildly, is an accomplished harpist. She has had extensive training and has performed with the best, such as Johnny Mathis and Linda Ronstadt, not to mention the George Lucas Star Wars orchestra.

She is the founder of the Central Coast Chapter of the American Harp Society and been on numerous Harp related boards throughout her career.

Penny recently moved to the coast and continues playing for weddings on the Central Coast. She graces our Board of Directors with her cheery smile and gracious spirit. As our Treasurer, she keeps our books in perfect harmony.

Dennis and his wife Deborah started Studio 101 West in 1988 after graduating from prestigious art schools and moving from Los Angeles. Dennis is the studio's full time photographer while Deborah is a graphic designer and many times his second shooter at weddings; a combination that has proven to be a great balance for them and their clients. Photographing weddings is one of Dennis' passions and as a true wedding professional he puts no bounds on creativity or what he will do to help a wedding go as smoothly as possible. He has stood-in for DJs, helped with the vows, set up twinkle lights and even drove the bride and groom to the ceremony once when they lost their car keys on the beach.

Both Dennis and Deborah feel blessed to have two lively teenagers who still enjoy family time; to live where people dream of vacationing; and to work at what they are passionate about.

Kristin Odenwald established Jour Parfait Wedding Coordination and Design in 2005 after realizing her passion for weddings while working for her family winery in Templeton.  With a degree from Eastern New Mexico University in Agriculture Economics she strives to be a great resource to her brides to make their perfect day reality.

www.jourparfait.com
805-423-8303

Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort has always been a part of my life. As a child, my parents brought me here to play in the pool and run in the lush gardens. As an adult, I found my calling and in 1998, I started working for the resort as a server in the restaurant. I left a couple of years later to pursue my education and in 2004, after getting married and the birth of my son, I returned to Sycamore. Being the Wedding Coordinator and Events Sales Manager for the most beautiful resort on the central coast is a dream come true.

Chris Bailey is the proud owner of Bailey Entertainment. A professional, yet fun, mobile disc jockey service specializing in weddings, school dances, corporate events, parties and décor up-lighting. Chris has 17 years of experience as a disc jockey and master of ceremonies. He loves what he does, takes pride in his business and is very dedicated to his work. So much so, that he does this full time. His immense understanding of people, optimistic outlook and positive disposition help in creating a unique and exciting event. Chris graduated from Arroyo Grande High School and has lived on the Central Coast for most of his life and is centrally located in the Arroyo Grande area.

I grew up in the California foothills with a camera slung around my neck. My family spent their summers vacationing in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and Cambria. By the time I completed High School, there was only one part of the world I wanted to live: San Luis Obispo! With camera in hand, I began school at Cal Poly graduating with a major in Sociology and minors in graphic arts/photography, education, geography and nutrition six years later.

I am living my dream. Not too many people can say that. I have the cutest wife ever. Michelle never stops smiling and she is simply a joy to wake up to each day. I am incredibly thankful for our happy little boy who spends way more time giggling than crying, a wife who is the love of my life and a job I look forward to each day. Marriage for me has been a dream come true and I am thrilled to be a part of each couple's wedding day as they make the commitment to be together for the rest of their lives.

And to be a little less sappy - I also love wine, cooking, cyclingnews, figuring out near impossible lighting setups, single speed mountain bikes, chips and salsa, brie with crackers and caramelized onions, the perfect margarita with just a touch of salt, and knowing when I click the shutter that I captured a perfect moment.

Photography has been a passion in Melissa’s life since she received her first camera at the age of twelve (a polaroid one step!). Photography has changed over the years but Melissa’s passion is still the same… to create beautiful artwork with her camera. Being a person who loves interacting with people, she soon learned her talents were with portrait and wedding photography and has never looked back. Melissa has enjoyed creating beautiful photographic memories for her clients for the past 16 years and loves every minute of it.

To Say that Thomas Friedman was born in the the event rental business might be considered to be an understatement. Tom is the third generation following both his father and grandfather into the rental business. He has been involved in almost every aspect of event rental.

He grew up in Pasadena Ca. where he learned the value of team work being involved in both soccer and baseball since the age of 5. Being one of the most athletic student in school gave him energy to always try new things. At the young age of 10 he assembled his first 20’ x 20’ canopy in his back yard. At thirteen he designed and built a deck in his backyard just in time for his brothers high school graduation. While in junior high he worked summers at his grandfathers rental company where he installed the worlds largest tent at the time, 200’ x 740’. There he also worked on the Rose Parade, World Cup, and at the Playboy Mansion. After graduating from high school he went on to work for other event rental companies while attending collage in Santa Barbara.

With a passion for cars since the age of 14 when he got his first car, a 69 Camaro, which he still owns, he went on to work as an automotive technician and earned 5 ASC certificates. In 1997 Tom and his family moved to San Luis Obispo where they purchased Got You Cover’d. Also during that year he met his beautiful wife Vanessa. Since that time, Tom has continued to raise the bar for Event Rentals on the central coast. He has built a reputation in the industry as the man with answers, how to cover a pool with staging, install a tent over a tree, or on the fourth floor. If it’s possible he will find a way. They now have two children, Julia who is Eight, and Jake Ryan who is one.

(805)541-8368

Hi I'm "Dj Bob" Stock and I'm originally from New York, but… we moved a lot including stints in L.A. & Riverside so… essentially I grew up in Southern California's desert area close to Palm Springs. In 1994 I was lucky enough to land a job on The Cruise Ships for Royal Caribbean. I was a DJ and an assistant cruise director and have in my lifetime been to more Islands than states. In 1996 while on a six week break from the Viking Serenade I came to see my brother who was a Cal Poly student, I fell in love with the area and then with Shannon,( we've been married for almost 13 years now and have two kids Logan age 8 and Sara Lillie 2 and ½). After a short time working with AMS Entertainment I took a job with Graduate Restaurants Inc. I began as a DJ and was moved up to become a MGR over time. The nightclub and restaurant business was a big challenge especially after they moved me to Arizona for two years running a huge nightclub close to Arizona State Univ. When Logan was born in 04 we couldn't wait to get back here to our Central Coast. I left the Bar business and joined her Dad in custom home building. At about the same time I got the itch to do Weddings again and we began this company, Phase 1 Mobile DJ in the current form. We have a motto "Fun with Style" & That's how we approach our events, ………..Thank YOU!