Owner/Event Coordinator | Class Act Events
Susan Adkins founded Class Act Events in Salem in 1987 as a single coordinator planning weddings and private events. She has grown the business to its current success with four coordinators organizing weddings, corporate events, large-scale festivals, conferences, non-profit fundraisers, auctions and more throughout Oregon and the United States. Susan’s expertise in the events industry ranges from planning conferences and meetings to managing fundraising procurement strategies and yielding high revenues for non-profit clients. In addition, Susan also acts as a consultant for venue development including rental and booking policies and marketing strategies. Susan was one of the founding members of the Oregon ISES Chapter, served as Chair of the Willamette Valley Assistance League Auxiliary and is currently serving on the S.M.A.R.T. (Start Making a Reader Today) Advisory Council. She loves building community and engaging with clients to ensure all needs and wishes are met.

Event Coordinator | Class Act Events
Blythe Janssen began working for Class Act Events in 2005 as the reunion assistant and has become one of the company's lead coordinators. Acting as the rental and office manager and lead coordinator for many events, Blythe enjoys the structure and organization required while planning auctions and corporate events. However, one of her favorite things about her bridal clients is the relationships she forms with brides and their families. Blythe excels at processing and tracking data, designing registration and other forms as well as decorating the ballroom for her bride’s big day.

Event Coordinator | Class Act Events
Mindy Woodard has been an event coordinator for Class Act Events since 2005 and is based in Portland, Oregon. Prior to bringing her expertise to Class Act Events, Mindy worked as the Public Event and Guest Services Manager for The Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon. For over 10 years Mindy has helped expand business in the form of large-scale events and has successfully increased attendance and revenue as well as expanded event activities for large public events. Mindy’s experience also includes strategizing with non-profit clients to implement new events that effectively increase community outreach and fundraising efforts in addition to consulting with clients on effective methods of “green” event planning. Mindy is also a skilled event décor designer and particularly enjoys managing volunteers and vendor relations.

Event Coordinator | Class Act Events
Elle Poole joined Class Act Events as an event coordinator in 2010, initially in the Salem office, and then moved to Bend to help meet the growing need for event support in the Central Oregon region. Elle's experience ranges from private events such as weddings and parties to conferences and corporate gatherings including holiday functions and summer events. Her passion to meet client needs and surpass expectations is unmatched - she truly partners with all clients to gain a deep understanding of their ideal event while driving those goals and visions to bring overall success to the event for both clients and attendees alike. Events have taken Elle throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country. Through the years of working with clients and events, Elle most enjoys the days leading up to an event - the devil is in the details and that is where Elle's passion and strengths live.