CS+TSE Spotlight: Chris Sanchez & Dianna Chamberlin

All throughout January and February we'll be highlighting some of this year's speakers leading up to Catersource + The Special Event, happening February 12-15 in Austin, TX. 

Chris Sanchez, Managing Partner, LUX

Chris has been in the event and hospitality industry since the age of 15. He began working for LUX over 11 years ago as a delivery and prep staff, and quickly fell in love with the company. Since then he has worked his way through nearly every position in the company, now owning 1/3 of the company. Chris is extremely passionate about every aspect of LUX and has a high standard of excellence, he thrives on creative challenges of all types. Chris never tires of the creative challenges involved in orchestrating events, and he truly loves sharing his passion for food and design with the LUX family of clients and staff. His drive for innovation have led to him winning multiple awards and recognition, including Utah Business 40 Under Forty twice. Chris' passion hospitality has led him to serve on industry boards, including Steering Committee for the Leading Caterers of America and Marketing Chair and Board Member of the International Caterers Association.

How To Build Better Proposals
11:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 13

Chris Sanchez and David Porto will take attendees on a journey, walking through how each of their companies used to make proposals, and how a major shift helped them take their businesses to the next level.

Dianna Chamberlin, CFO, LUX

Dianna, originally from Seattle, has built a career focused on entrepreneurial finance for industry leading companies. She has brought her enthusiasm and expertise to LUX in the peak time, while they continue to build on their history of innovation and excellence.

A Candid (and Very important) Conversation about Numbers
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14

Why is committing to understanding finance and accounting in your business so vital?

Join CFO Dianna Chamberlin and Managing Partner Chris Sanchez as they speak candidly about the completely non-glitzy aspect of events and catering: numbers. Or are they? They'll discuss important data points for decision making, clarifying where risks and opportunities exist in your books, and how to allow for the smart creation of strategic planning, goal setting, budgeting, and forecasting. They'll address how to answer questions like "why are we in business?" and lend yourself answers to continue to grow.

You can see Chris and Dianna LIVE at Catersource + The Special Event in Austin from February 12-15.