Meet Jacquie
With over 20 years of event experience, Jacquie, a native of Ridgway, is eager to bring her extensive event planning knowledge back to her hometown community.
Her journey in the industry began with a culinary education at the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, after which she honed her skills at prestigious venues in South Florida and Washington DC. Throughout her career, Jacquie has been instrumental in orchestrating a wide range of events, catering to crowds as intimate as 20 and as grand as 2000.
Following a move to San Francisco, Jacquie expanded her expertise by working in diverse establishments, including bars and restaurants. It was there that she met her husband, Clinton, prompting a move to the picturesque surroundings of Sonoma County Wine Country. A highlight of Jacquie's career was the opportunity to work directly with Francis Ford Coppola at his breathtaking destination winery, restaurant, and resort-style pool. His discerning eye for perfection and the creation of the perfect setting has profoundly influenced Jacquie, instilling in her the belief that every detail matters.
Jacquie and her family then made the decision to return to her quaint part of the country after living in her husband's home town of Mesa, Arizona. During their time in Mesa, Jacquie played a significant role in developing and implementing corporate catering programs for companies like State Farm and GoDaddy.
With a passion for creating memorable experiences and a wealth of knowledge gained from her professional journey, Jacquie is poised to make a meaningful impact in her community.
Testimonials
“Everyone wants a memorable party but not everyone has the time, energy or creativity to pull it off. That was the case for my latest BIG birthday party. I established a budget and set expectations. Jacquie had great ideas to make a never-to-be forgotten event for my family and friends. Jacquie presented options and gave me professional suggestions. She handled the caterers, entertainment, rentals, scheduling, extra staff - truly everything but the weather. I didn’t pick up trash or worry about ice, she handled it all! Changes at the last minute? Jacquie was on it. That left my husband and I to casually enjoy the event! I give Jacquie Dusenberry a 10 out of 10!" -Jane, June 2024 Event
"Jacquie and I have worked on several Corporate events together. I have found her to be a wonderful partner! She is very creative, resourceful, and detailed. I trusted her with multiple events that involved 3,000 + attendees and was never disappointed! I always loved her enthusiasm, professionalism, spirit and "can do" attitude , always going that "extra" mile to please! I miss our collaborations as our paths have taken a different course, but would highly recommend her talents to anyone who is looking for an "out of the ordinary" event masterfully planned and executed!" -Connie, Keysight Technologies
"Jacquie is a triple threat with a plethora of knowledge, beautiful style, never ending drive, and a work ethic like no other. She is an asset to this community & I was so fortunate to have her help me with a party I planned last year. She thought of all the things I didn’t, took photos, made desserts, problem solved outside the box, and even had a drink ready for me in the wings. She is an exceptional professional & just a lovely person to be around. Wouldn’t plan an event without her." -Jewel, September 2023 Birthday Party