The hands, the hearts, and the hustle behind every celebration

Portrait of Art Brown

Chief of ROI

No purchase goes unseen – our Founding Father lives, breathes, and will die by the ROI of all 3,000 products.

Portrait of Jason Brown

The Ringleader

Come one, come all. We’re just a few clowns short of a circus but JB got his juggling skills down pat by now.

Portrait of Cindy Scott

The Miracle Worker

You need to transform a room with white carpet and printed vinyl in 3 days during a national blizzard? Not a problem.

Portrait of Beth Rieder

Master of Puns

If you need a solution, a fresh perspective, or just some good old-fashioned leadership, Beth is the person to turn to. Just be ready for a few puns and one-liners along the way.

Portrait of Kristin Summers

The Social Butterfly

If you’re anybody, she knows ya. 17 years of mingling and networking gives “Nolt” the title she so greatly deserves.

Portrait of Julie Rhyner

The Office DJ

Uncanny, we know. Not the title you would expect but Jul got the tunes for her cubicle…and the whole sales office.

Portrait of Allison Hines

The Go-To Gal

Sales? Got it. Vinyl install? Got it. Holiday dinner planning? Got it. Allie has it under control – all with a croissant in hand.

Portrait of Danielle Aria

The Sponge

New to the events world, Danielle soaks it all in and throws it right back out. Whether she’s writing your next order or seeking new business, D is handling it like a pro.

Portrait of Jill Pampena

The Solution Seeker

If there’s a will, there’s a…Jill. Her experience in the industry has her equipped to take on all your event’s challenges, good or bad!

Portrait of Rachel Kramer

Always on the Go

Triumphant in her career, Rachael loves to learn, grow and succeed every step of the way. With a love for travel, she has seen it all but still finds herself jaw-dropped when walking into a well-designed event.

Portrait of Ashley Carpenter

Head Cheerleader

Nominated as Head Cheerleader, Ash will be sure to hype us up…and feed us in the process.

Portrait of Melody Bryant

The Detail Detective

New to the team, but far from new to the game. Melody is sharp, intuitive, and asks the right questions before anyone else thinks to. She has an effortless sense of style, an eye for detail you can’t teach, and a talent for spotting exactly what an event needs.

Portrait of Marcia Winters

The North Star

Marcia is a true linen expert who’s been around the block more than a few times and knows linens top to bottom. With years of experience on the sales side of the warehouse, her institutional knowledge runs deep. She knows the answer before you even finish the question.

Portrait of Ryan Martin

The Captain of Chaos

Thrives in the chaos, shines in the mess. Ry got a handle on this ship, and he isn’t letting us sink.

Portrait of Steve Summers

The Realist

When we’re in a pickle, he’ll let us know. But don’t let him fool ya, at the end of the day, he got all his ducks in a row.

Portrait of Jocelyn Wright

The Route Wrangler

Ever try wrangling a herd of cows on a hot summer day? No? Well, that’s the equivalent to Jocelyn’s day-job (and she doesn’t even break a sweat)!

Portrait of Chaz Johnson

The Nighthawk

Night shift isn’t for the faint of heart, and Chaz rocks it on the daily. Yes, this ship sails 24/7 and Chaz got the steering wheel at dusk.

Portrait of Andy Roth

Get Sh*t Done Dude

What goes out, must come in…and best believe he knows about it. 100k square feet got nothin’ on Andy.

Portrait of Jacob Younkins

The Man Behind the Magic

The backbone of our linen operation, Jake keeps the warehouse running like a well-oiled machine. From incoming inventory to outgoing orders, he’s the guy making sure every piece is accounted for, pressed, and exactly where it needs to be.

Portrait of Cory Watkins

The Guru

Missing 1,000 forks? It’s fine. No stone goes unturned. Cory is able to fix any problem, no matter how hard!

Portrait of Whitney Demchak

The Creative Connoisseur

This message is brought to you by: Whitney. No really…I actually typed this. Content creation, design and all things creative fall under my job description. And yes, Chat GPT did help.

Portrait of Kayley Rutkowski

Marketing MVP

From design to managing our social and emails, she keeps it all running smoothly. Kayley is an organization pro who keeps the brand moving forward. New to the role but knowledgeable, capable, and already making an impact!

Portrait of Hannah Gray

The Smooth Operator

Design, print production, photographer — from concept to install. A go-to problem-solver and the kind of person you want in your back pocket. New to the game, but not the grind, and never scared of a challenge. Actually…bring it on.

Portrait of Amber Wellman

The Print Powerhouse

Kicking a** and taking names. From design to install she’s got it “under wraps” all while downing an energy drink and sprinting off to a concert.

Portrait of Pete Sewchek

Number Crunching King

Pete can turn a loss into a profit with just a flick of his wrist (or a few keystrokes). Just don’t ask him to pull a rabbit out of this hat – he’s all about the money, not the magic.

Portrait of Ohla Devlysh

Spreadsheet Ninja

She’s got the formula and she isn’t afraid to use it. She’s got so many tricks up her sleeve…she could probably calculate the meaning of life.

Portrait of Gail Polasky

The Office Oracle

How many teacups are in inventory? What year did the company start? Who rented all the 8’ tables? Gail’s got the answers, and she has the notes from 1978 to prove it.

Portrait of Jaye Schweitzer

The Multitasking Machine

Human Resources has a whole new meaning when it comes to Jaye. She literally is the resource for all. HR, accounting, payroll, you name, Jaye handles it.

Portrait of Chris Podany

Troubleshooter

Catch him at the bank or in the server room. As if paying all our bills isn’t hard enough, Chris manages to be our on-site techie when there’s a glitch in the system.

THE HEART of 1978

We are more than a collection of rentals, we are a collection of people. Our culture is what powers every delivery, every design, and every detail. These are the principles that define life at The 1978 Collection and the way we do our work.

Be Part of the Story

At The 1978 Collection, we know that our people are our greatest strength. From warehouse crews to project managers to graphic designers, every role plays a part in creating moments that matter. If you’re passionate about collaboration, creativity, and craftsmanship, we’d love to meet you.

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