Meet Our Team | Professional Events and Consulting

Cheryl McShane, CMPPresident, Co-Owner

As president and co-owner of PEC Meetings Company, Cheryl is a hands-on leader. She believes in empowering her team, and with almost 10 years of steady growth, PEC Meetings Company flourishes under Cheryl’s direction. A recognized leader in her field, Cheryl earned her CMP certification in 2009 and is currently working on her CMM certification. Cheryl continues to find new ways for the company to best serve our clients, community and co-workers.

Get to know Cheryl better

• Loves the outdoors – hiking, biking, running and being busy

• Thinks there’s nothing more important than family

• Is passionate about history

• Loves winter sports, but hates the cold

• A news junky

• Hates June bugs

Denice WaldhuetterVice President, Co-Owner

Denice Waldhuetter is Vice President and co-owner of PEC Meetings Company. Denice gained over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working for both hotels and organizations. Denice has steadily increased the impact of PEC Meetings Company meeting planning services since inception by contributing to the development of company initiatives in the areas of strategic partnerships, sales, and key customer contact.

Get to know Denice better

• Music inspires her and changes her mood in a moment…especially Jon Bon Jovi

• Her life is forever young because of three wonderful children

• Has sporadic OCD cleaning moments around the house

• Enjoys long distance biking and leading cycling classes at the YMCA

• Cooking is a favorite pastime and she likes experimenting with herbs and spices

• May start her own Aquaponic Garden

Kris OtzelbergerDirector of Human Resources

Our HR Manager is the most integral part of our firm. She works directly with the officers and managers of the firm to establish policies and protocol, develops trainings, and keeps our firm moving in a forward direction. But more importantly, she is a sounding board for team members who have questions and want to voice opinions.

Get to know Kris better

• Her husband, four daughters and dog rock her world!

• Exercise is a must every morning or she gets crabby

• Organization makes her happy

• Can drink coffee right up until bedtime and still sleeps like a baby

• The glass is half full…….always!

• Misses the good ‘ole days.

Eileen WeinsMeeting Planner

Our meeting and event coordinators make the magic happen! These talented individuals are experts at multi-tasking, budget tracking and staying on top of deadlines. From planning, managing and negotiating to communicating, detailing and relationship building, they work hard to obtain the lowest possible prices with the highest possible outcomes.

Get to know Eileen better

• Coached volleyball for over 20 years

• Stage director and set designer of school age drama department, but the kids stole the show

• Works hard as a mother, housewife, and volunteer

• Multitasking skills are not optional after being raised in a big family

• Enjoys fun, food, laughter and old college friends

• Loves heartwarming days with sunshine and waves while fishing

Kaitlyn HerbstMeeting Planner

Our meeting and event coordinators make the magic happen! These talented individuals are experts at multi-tasking, budget tracking and staying on top of deadlines. From planning, managing and negotiating to communicating, detailing and relationship building, they work hard to obtain the lowest possible prices with the highest possible outcomes.

Get to know Kaitlyn better

• Lover of Doodles, hater of Poodles

• A goody two shoes

• Could listen to Mumford and Sons Pandora station every hour of every day

• Has a love/hate relationship with workout videos (Jillian caused a breakdown)

• An Adele wannabe only when alone in her car

• Is known for starting multiple DIY projects at once and never finishing

Molly RasmussenMarketing and PR Coordinator

Our marketing coordinators assist in all aspects of the Marketing Department’s goals, objectives and operations. They support, develop and execute all aspects of our marketing initiatives including brand awareness and social media. We even assist our clients’ develop marketing strategies for their events!

Get to know Molly better

• Not afraid to wear all black

• Has a very irrational fear of all types of bugs – ants included

• Comes from a family of 6 girls, but no brothers

• Has pancakes as a vice

• Calls herself an idealist and sentimentalist

• Wishes she grew up in the 40s and 50s

Jean LynchNew Business Development

Our New Business Development associates are your go-to people for all your information needs and status updates. Our sales team puts you first and works hard to develop a relationship with you. They work to understand how you want to receive your communication. They ensure that we not only meet your expectations, but we exceed them!

Get to know Jean better

• Favorite holiday is St. Patrick’s Day because her parents let her skip school that day when she was young

• If not for PEC, she might be working for a non-profit agency that supports children’s causes

• Best vacation spot is Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic

• Her proudest role is that of Mom to Maggie, Jack, Patrick and Joe

• Swedish Fish is her favorite candy

• Favorite concert ever was Queen back in 1982

Brittany D’AlessioNew Business Development

Our New Business Development (NBD) Associates are your go-to people for all your information needs and status updates. Our NBD team puts you first and works hard to develop a relationship with you. They work to understand how you want to receive your communication. They ensure that we not only meet your expectations, but we exceed them!

Get to know Brittany better

• Adores her son’s smile and laugh more than anything

• Hopes to one day sing the National Anthem at a Green Bay Packers game

• Admits to her number one addiction…shopping

• Loves running

• Can’t start a day off right without at least one cup of coffee

• Looks forward to traveling to Prague and Italy someday soon

Emily BonneauNew Business Development Intern

Our New Business Development (NBD) Associates are your go-to people for all your information needs and status updates. Our NBD team puts you first and works hard to develop a relationship with you. They work to understand how you want to receive your communication. They ensure that we not only meet your expectations, but we exceed them!

Get to know Emily better

• Loves to make people laugh

• Adores her two small dogs, Oliver and Jackson

• Has a borderline unhealthy obsession with the shows “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory”

• Makes a killer flourless chocolate cake with a raspberry sauce

• Colorado is one of her favorite places to be and she hopes to live there someday

• Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Go Huskers!