Ali Brown, Managing Partner and Founder of Eventions of Florida, possesses a strong drive and an overwhelming passion for the hospitality industry.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Ali first gained exposure to the hospitality industry while completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism with a concentration in Convention and Meeting Management at the University of New Orleans.  Following graduation, Ali began her industry career by accepting a position with Signature Events, a Premiere DMC in New Orleans focusing on the Association & Corporate Market.  In 2003, an opportunity with Yacht Starship found Ali relocating to Tampa, Florida.  It was there she founded, Eventions of Florida.  While her current role focuses on the production of all programs and day to day operations, Ali has produced programs for national citywide conferences with up to 40,000 attendees; multiple super bowls; final fours; and corporate incentive programs all over the country.  Despite the demands of a growing company, Ali still finds the time to be a dedicated and active member of Meetings Professional International and currently serving as the 2009 Immediate Past President for the Southeast Chapter of Professional Convention Managers Association.

Irene Caban, Managing Partner and Director of Sales and Marketing, joined Eventions of Florida in September of 2007 and became a Managing Partner in October of 2008.  After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising, Irene’s career began with non-profit event planning in Orlando.   She continued with her passion for non-profit event planning when she moved to Tampa in 2000 taking a position with American Cancer Society as the Special Event Manager. In 2003, Irene begin working on weddings and corporate events in the Tampa Bay Area with Breezin Entertainment booking performers as small as a solo act to full production events. Irene is an active member of the Tampa Bay Chapter of Meeting Professionals International, she currently serves on the board as Director of Educational Events and is the 2010 Sponsorship Co Chair for the Southeast Educational Conference. Irene has produced programs for Sprint, Miller Brewing Company, American Cancer Society and Circle K just to name a few. There's no event too big for Irene to tackle that's why her skills were a great addition to the Eventions team.