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Karrie Goldberg
FOUNDER & CEO
Karrie Goldberg is the heart, soul and brains behind The Kagency, a unique one-stop shop for event planners and marketers, representing more than 300 one-of-a-kind venues in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami. Founded in 2004, Karrie and her team continue to apply their extensive experience in hospitality, experiential marketing and branding, as well as their wide range of industry contacts, to represent and market these venues - generating business from fashion shows to unique presentations to large-scale product launches and everything in between.
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Dana Bartle
PRESIDENT
As President of The Kagency, Dana Bartle leads the company’s operations, sales, and venue representation business, overseeing day to day performance and client partnerships across the portfolio. With more than twenty years of experience in event management, brand partnerships, and hospitality, she previously served as Vice President of Sales at Brooklyn Bowl, where she helped guide the brand’s expansion from a single flagship location into a nationally recognized multi city venue business. Today, Dana oversees relationship driven event sales and operational execution for The Kagency’s roster of high visibility spaces.
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Amanda McMurray
ACCOUNT & TALENT DIRECTOR
Amanda joined The Kagency in 2021 and has quickly become a key asset to the team. In her role as Account & Talent Director, she excels in building and nurturing strong client relationships by understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions. Amanda is also responsible for managing all talent bookings and overseeing the talent roster, ensuring every client and talent experience is seamless and successful. Her dedication and expertise make her an invaluable resource to both clients and colleagues alike
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Jackie Tran
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS
Jackie joined The Kagency in 2024 as Sales and Operations Manager with 8+ years of experience supporting innovative startups across various industries, including education, entertainment, food, and real estate. Jackie excels in building strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs, and tailoring solutions that exceed expectations.
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Caitlin Maressa
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Caitlin is a strategic and detail-oriented Operations Manager who thrives at the intersection of creativity, logistics and client experience. She brings a strong background in venue management, social media and client services, having worked with creative studios and luxury event spaces. Caitlin holds an MBA in Business Administration and a B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Photography. A natural storyteller and problem-solver, she brings clarity and collaboration to every project. Outside of work, she’s either on the dance floor or in the gym—always fueled by her love of music and movement.
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Monet Oosthuizen
MARKETING & ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Monet serves as Marketing & Accounts Manager at The Kagency, where she leads client engagement across both sales and marketing. As a key point of contact for clients, she drives the venue search process from initial inquiry through conversion. She also oversees the agency’s marketing platforms and campaigns, crafting narratives that elevate both the brand and its venues. With a hands-on experience across the business, she brings a cohesive, strategic approach that connects sales, marketing, and operations to deliver seamless, high-impact experiences.
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Lucy Ross
CLIENT COORDINATOR
Lucy is the Client Coordinator at The Kagency. In her role she assists with client interfacing, event execution and day-to-day account operations. Lucy has marketing, event production and hospitality experience.Prior to joining The Kagency, Lucy had experience in hands-on support for corporate events, logistics management, vendor coordination and client-facing initiatives across a range of industries. Lucy thrives in a fast-paced environment and building strong relationships with clients and partners.