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.

PRESIDENT

Dana Bartle brings more than twenty years’ experience in event management, brand partnerships, and hospitality to her role as President of The Kagency. Her breadth of expertise is as unique, unorthodox and multi-faceted as the company’s locations and talent. She began her career in 2002 by transforming the now iconic Il Buco restaurant from a trendy hotspot to a full blown enterprise, booking weddings, celebrity parties, and A-list events.

SENIOR ACCOUNT & TALENT MANAGER

Amanda joined The Kagency in 2021 and has quickly become a key asset to the team. In her role as Account & Talent Manager, 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

SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER

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. In her spare time, Jackie helps manage her family's craft distillery and enjoys hosting dinner parties, seeing live music, and exploring local hiking and biking trails.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Isaac Ziman joined The Kagency in 2024 as Operations Manager. His multi-faceted experience spans driving product, creative marketing, and operational initiatives — from launching products in the medical device industry to founding a global community music series and creative studio. As an event producer and DJ in his spare time, Isaac loves to create spaces connecting like-minded people while spotlighting talent from local music scenes around the country.

CLIENT COORDINATOR

Monet plays a vital role as our Client Coordinator, serving as the primary point of contact for clients beginning their search for the ideal venue. She has quickly become an expert in curating and presenting tailored venue options from our diverse portfolio to meet each client’s unique requirements. Additionally, Monet coordinates site and production visits and assists with day-of event operations. Beyond client relations, Monet manages the company’s website, newsletters, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles, developing monthly social media strategies and overseeing the creation of marketing assets.