Our team

Meet our team of world-class problem solvers

What sets us apart at Encore is our passion for solving problems for our clients. We have a highly talented and diverse team whose skills and expertise blend together to produce outstanding results. That's why 92% of our clients indicate they are 'Extremely Satisfied' with our work!

Mary Burke

Mary Burke
Account Director

Chief spreadsheet officer and master of checklists. Runs status calls like a boss!

Started with Encore2023

Andrew Ferguson

Andrew Ferguson
Executive Producer

Encore's first employee, our producer extraordinaire and DOT wizard.

Started with Encore2017

Micaela Goldstein

Micaela Goldstein
Account Executive

Up-and-coming account executive, problem fixer and chief fun officer.

Started with Encore2022

Tim Gula

Tim Gula
Executive Producer

Industry legend, master producer and maker of things. St. Louis kingpin.

Started with Encore2024

Denise Kaplan

Denise Kaplan
Co-Founder

Encore co-founder, leads client services. Deliverer of muffins. United Airlines' most frequent flyer.

Started with Encore2017

Adam Leslie

Adam Leslie
SVP, Experiential Production

Master operator and team leader. Long-time experiential expert in all-things production.

Started with Encore2023

Bill Mericle

Bill Mericle
Executive Creative Director

Creative lead and chief storyteller. Encore's very own sock-monkey expert. Seriously.

Started with Encore2019

Bill Meyer

Bill Meyer
Co-Founder

Encore co-founder, former agency CEO, and former D1 basketball star.

Started with Encore2017

Ryan Orrick

Ryan Orrick
Vice President

Long-time experiential production guru, with the best smile in the business.

Started with Encore2022

Matt Schwartz

Matt Schwartz
VP, Senior Account Director

Client service wunderkind, keeps everyone on task and makes sure the trains arrive on time.

Started with Encore2023

Austin Seufert

Austin Seufert
Event Producer

Our jack-of-all-trades on experiential production, Austin finds a way to get it done!

Started with Encore2022

Chase Seufert

Chase Seufert
Production Manager

Long time field producer turned in-house manager. Backup to the chief-fun-officer.

Started with Encore2023

Desiree Seufert

Desiree Seufert
Project Manager

Encore's venue sampling wizard. Encore's uber-problem solver, who gets it done on budget and on time!

Started with Encore2022

Kurt Seufert

Kurt Seufert
Inventory Control Manager

Long time firefighter, logistics guru and warehouse manager. Finder of things. Friend to all.

Started with Encore2024

Dave Teska

Dave Teska
Co-Founder

Encore co-founder, leads production; Earliest to rise and last to sleep!

Started with Encore2017

Brad Wirz

Brad Wirz
Co-Founder

Encore co-founder, leads strategy and campaign development. Ancient history nerd.

Started with Encore2017

HOW WE WORK AT ENCORE

Our shared values keep us connected and guide us as one team.