Our Team

With seasoned professionals all over the globe, our team is our greatest asset. Let our developers, designers, architects, project managers, and production team help your next event be the best one yet.

Meet Our Leadership Team

BW team of event experts is our impressive leadership team. Each with a background in events and unique perspective, the leadership team helps the BW team strive for continuous growth and improvement. 

“Brandon is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and great ideas, but did you know in his free time he’s a passionate skier and loves to ski with his family?”

"Brandon is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and great ideas, but did you know in his free time he’s a passionate skier and loves to ski with his family?"

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

16 years

Where are you based out of?

Sunny Phoenix, AZ

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

My favorite thing about my role is having a holistic view of the creative solution finding that the team continually provides to our clients. I am so proud of their tenacity to address some of the most complex industry challenges

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Prague

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Brandon Wernli

Brandon Wernli

Chief Executive Officer

“Rae is a brilliant award winning event technologist, but did you know she’s based in not so sunny Glasgow, Scotland?”

"Rae is a brilliant award winning event technologist, but did you know she's based in not so sunny Glasgow, Scotland?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

9 years

Where are you based out of?

Glasgow, Scotland

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

We get to work with some of the best companies in the world and do some really cool stuff with them.

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

I feel spoiled that I get to work with all the teams - sales, product development, account management, and professional services. I spend most of my time focused on continuous improvement and planning for the future.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Probably Dubai and Melbourne

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Rae Malcham

Rae Malcham

Chief Operating Officer

“Chris is the genius behind BW products like the Event Center and ShowUp, but did you know he lives on an island off the coast of North Carolina?”

"Chris is the genius behind BW products like the Event Center and ShowUp, but did you know he lives on an island off the coast of North Carolina?" ‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

8 years

Where are you based out of?

Outer Banks, NC, USA

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

I love that there's no "standard" way to do basically anything, and that organizers are so creative. It's been awesome to see how process has become an important part of the event management cycle, and how many different ways there are to solve the same problem, and a literal infinite number of ways to create unique and engaging experiences.

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

My favorite thing about my role at BW is solutioneering with clients. In one day I can look at a single event implementation of an existing solution, and a multi-year completely event management solution - it's so challenging and fun to be able to look at the best way to solve the myriad of processes/experiences our clients are looking for.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

I traveled to Frankfurt, Paris, and Lyon for an event series back in 2018 - it was an awesome trip!

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Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts

Chief Product Officer

“Maria keeps the BW finances on track but did you know that she’s hiked the Grand Canyon twice?”

"“Maria keeps the BW finances on track but did you know that she's hiked the Grand Canyon twice?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

9 years

Where are you based out of?

Arlington, Virginia

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

There is never a dull moment!

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

As the CFO at BW Events Tech, my favorite thing about the role is the strategic influence I have on the company's financial health and growth. I get to oversee and shape the financial strategy, ensuring sustainable success and profitability. The ability to collaborate with a talented team and contribute to the dynamic events tech industry is very rewarding.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Anywhere in Italy

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Maria Canfora

Maria Canfora

Chief Financial Officer

“Satish is a backend development genius, but did you know he’s also an avid college football fan?”

"Satish is a backend development genius, but did you know he's also an avid college football fan?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

19+ years

Where are you based out of?

Salt Lake City, Utah

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

Problem solving that results into customer satisfaction

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

As a CTO, it has allowed me to be the most technical business executive and has given me an opportunity to lead technical wing of BW Events to provide a solution to our customers.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Sydney, Australia

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Satish Baniya

Satish Baniya

Chief Technology Officer

“Barry is our head of sales, but did you know he’s also a former Olympic athlete?”

"Barry is our head of sales, but did you know he's also a former Olympic athlete?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

8 years

Where are you based out of?

Chicago

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

The advancement of technology in the events industry is so exciting to be a part of. Event planners and attendees are raising the bar with their expectations and it's amazing to work with a company that can consistently exceed those expectations

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

It's exciting to work with some amazing people on the Leadership and Sales teams.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Tokyo

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Barry McDonald

Barry McDonald

VP, Sales

“Spencer is the guy you want to have in your corner when you’re printing badges at an event, but did you know he also collects watches?”

"Spencer is the guy you want to have in your corner when you’re printing badges at an event, but did you know he also collects watches?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

20 years

Where are you based out of?

Salt Lake City, UT

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

Watching all the hard work come to fruition onsite.

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

Working with, and learning from, so many people that have such a wide range of event tech experience.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

 Hong Kong and Italy.

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Spencer Segura

Spencer Segura

VP, Operations

“Sherry loves to travel to help on-site at events, but did you know she also manages the entire on-site specialists team?”

"Sherry loves to travel to help on-site at events, but did you know she also manages the entire on-site specialists team?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

5 years with BW, 8 years in all

Where are you based out of?

Mesa, AZ

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

The relationships we build with our partners, clients, and attendees

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

Not to be redundant, but the relationships I get to build with our partners, clients, and attendees 🙂

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

It’s so hard to choose! 3 come to mind automatically, but I will say San Francisco. There’s nothing quite like being able to see the Golden Gate Bridge right from my venue.

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Sherry Macnab

Sherry Macnab

VP, Customer Support and Conference/Event Technology

“Brian is a master event platform architect, but did you know he’s also an avid hiker?”

"Brian is a master event platform architect, but did you know he’s also an avid hiker?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

7 years

Where are you based out of?

Utah

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

Nothing is ever the same and there is new interesting challenges to keep things from getting stale

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

Our team is the best in the industry and awesome to work with!

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Singapore

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Brian Stocking

Brian Stocking

VP, Event Architecture

“Andrew is an amazing project manager, but did you know he’s also passionate about playing golf and a lover of impressionist art?”

"Andrew is an amazing project manager, but did you know he's also passionate about playing golf and a lover of impressionist art?" ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

8 years

Where are you based out of?

Fort Worth, TX

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

The fusion of technology and the human experience. Every day, we get to witness how innovative solutions transform traditional event dynamics into immersive, interactive, and memorable experiences for attendees.

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

The privilege of being surrounded by some of the most dedicated, talented, and innovative minds in the industry. They not only bring a ton of expertise to the table, but the collective spirit of collaboration, mentorship and innovation as well.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

Sydney Australia

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Andrew Koonce

Andrew Koonce

VP, Project Management

“Dave is a pro when it comes to understanding the lifecycle of an event, but did you know he’s also a coach on his kid’s sports teams?”

"Dave is a pro when it comes to understanding the lifecycle of an event, but did you know he’s also a coach on his kid’s sports teams?" ‎‎ ‎‎

How long have you been in the event/ event tech industry?

I’ve been in the events industry for 16 years.

Where are you based out of?

Lehi, UT

What is your favorite thing about working in event tech?

Seeing the entire event cycle. From the kickoff call to the wrapping up of an event. It’s very satisfying to see how everything comes together.

What is your favorite thing about your role at BW?

I love being part of a team that helps our clients elevate the quality and consistency of their events through leveraging the best tools in the industry. We have a lot of flexibility with how we can service our clients.

What has been your favorite place to travel to for an event?

My favorite place to travel has probably been either Munich, Germany or Melbourne, Australia.

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Dave Hill

Dave Hill

VP, Configuration

Meet Our Global Team

BW Events Tech team members are located across the globe. With hundreds of years of combined event experience, the BW team is a great network of minds, each with specialties and experiences that can lean on each other to figure out the best solutions for your event. Wanting help with a specific widget? Need custom development work? Looking for guidance building your hybrid event? BW team are located worldwide and can help take your event to the next level.

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