About us

Corporate Event Planning & Management Company

We are devoted to coordinating and executing the ultimate event for our clients, no matter the size or budget of the group.

Conquering events in a different city can be nerve-racking when you aren’t familiar with the industry…

With our expansion to Nashville and having executed events in many different states, we can help you plan your next event, no matter where your destination is. Our experience and the relationships we’ve built with our vendors lets us work nationwide for our clients.

Check out the map below to see where all we have planned events.

We are dedicated to exceeding all professional & personal client expectations. Preferred Events prides itself on being:
  • Boutique with global capabilities
  • Responsive and welcoming
  • Sophisticated without being intimidating
  • Personalized
  • Professional
  • Detail-oriented
  • Attentive to intricate needs

Meet The Preferred Events Team

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Mia Scott – “Chick In Charge” aka CEO & Founder

CEO & Founder – “Chick In Charge”

Las Vegas, NV & Nashville, TN

Mia opened Preferred Events in March of 2009, to pursue her passion for event planning and the opportunity to create unforgettable events for her clients. She grew up on a thoroughbred racehorse farm in a small town in southern Illinois and attended Eureka College on the Ronald W. Reagan Fellowship where she had the privilege of traveling across Europe while studying abroad in London. Also, during her time at Eureka, she worked at Walt Disney World and then made the move after college to work for the Las Vegas Gladiators Arena Football team and is grateful for the journey which led her to open Preferred Events. She remains inspired by her loving family: Michael ­­– her smart, charming and funny husband (who is also known as the IT Guy below), Mavin– her adorable and talented mini-me that keeps her on her toes all day every day, Estelle– her surprise, sweet bundle of joy that is now 2 which sums up her mischievousness as well as her playfulness quite well and Emma and Cross, the two, darling (sometimes well-behaved) puppies.

With every project Mia is very passionate and appreciative for the business. “I am extremely grateful to get to do what I love in planning and creating events with a team I truly love and respect, in an industry with so many talented professionals and with clients that I truly admire and am continually humbled by.” As a constant reminder for the blessings and responsibilities she has been given, Mia keeps this scripture on her desk –“To whom much is given, much is required.”– Luke 12:48.

Courtney Tulp – “Chief Soiree Specialist” aka Director of Events

Las Vegas, NV
Born and raised in Elk Grove Village, IL, Courtney is a hospitality graduate from The University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Right out of college, Courtney found her way to Las Vegas working in nightlife and food and beverage. With a background in management for nightlife and day club venues, Courtney has seen her share of the craziness that is Sin City and could probably write a book! Courtney has worked for companies including Cirque du Soleil, Light Group, MGM/Mirage International and lastly Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as the General Manager of the Rehab Pool Party. She loves traveling, working out, cheering on her beloved Chicago Cubs, and exploring the awesome desert city on the back of a Harley. When Courtney isn’t gallivanting in between all of her events, you can find her hiking Red Rock with her two sons… a Golden Retriever named Gary and a Pitbull named Brad Pitt.

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Nadeem Hether – “THE Go-To Guy” aka Event Sales & Transportation Manager

Las Vegas, NV
Nadeem was born and raised in Flint, MI. He earned his BS in Biology and Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of Michigan – Flint. He moved to Las Vegas shortly after graduation and quickly decided his heart was in the hospitality industry. He worked in both the hospitality and transportation industry for years before he took his talents to Preferred Events. He is the “transportation guru” for the company and can plan out rides for an entire corporate company all in a days work. Nadeem loves that Vegas is a 24-hour city because there is always something to do. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, traveling aboard to visit family, and watching his beloved Michigan Wolverines.

Sue Stortzum – “The Office & Money Maven” aka CFO

Nashville, TN
Sue joined Preferred Events in March 2014.  As the CFO, she oversees the day-to-day financial functions of the company.  Her many years of experience in accounting have provided her the opportunity to work within the areas of personal and business tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, strategic planning and has implemented and greatly improved processes within the company as it has grown and expanded. Sue brings enthusiasm and focus to the team and strives to help each team member be the best they can be. In her free time, Sue loves attending her grandkids activities both in and out of school, ranging from sports to the wonderful world of music.

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Jeff Scheitzach – “The Collaborator” aka Director of Development & Client Engagement

Nashville, TN
Creative, dynamic and engaging are just a few adjectives that describe Jeff when you first meet him.  Originally from Wisconsin, Jeff has more than 12 years of global destination management experience at the senior management level, and has a passion for cultivating relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.  Skilled at building loyal relationships, Jeff is a firm believer in sharing your intangibles.  “To succeed in business and in life, I’m a firm believer in sharing…your knowledge…your network….your compassion.” He holds a Master’s Degree in Education Training and Development from the University of Louisville and is a veteran of the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps.  In his free time, Jeff enjoys being a budding artist with his acrylic paintings and donating them to charity.  If he is not painting, you’ll find him on stage emceeing charity events.  Jeff is married and has two children.

Michael Scott – “The IT Guy” aka Director of Whatever Comes His Way

Nashville, TN
As The IT Guy, Michael is always looking for new ways in which Preferred can leverage technology not just for the sake of being “techy” but to find solutions that our clients can leverage in order to add meaningful value to their Events. Michael can be found assisting the “Chick in Charge” (his wife) with whatever tasks she sends his way.  When not working on projects or programs for Preferred Events, he spends his time with The Boss Baby (Estelle) and Miss Chick in Charge (Mavin). Also, Michael teaches Business Administration and is the Head Wrestling Coach at a Nashville high school.

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Stefania Zaretti – “Italian Event Connoisseur” aka Event Sales Manager

Las Vegas, NV
Originally from Rome, Italy, Stefania has more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality and food & beverage industry. Her passion for event management started in Marbella, Spain where she was the VIP Events Manager for the newly renovated Nikki Beach venue. Stefania’s experience in Marbella, Spain, led her to Rome, Italy where she crafted her meeting and event skills at Casina Valdier as their Event Sales Manager. Her enthusiasm, drive and success abroad led her to Topgolf in Las Vegas, Nevada where she was the top Event Sales Manager for three years. Stefania holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and International Marketing from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She enjoys traveling the world with her family and friends, singing the National Anthem and hanging out with her new puppy-Oliver!

Courtney “Corie” Davis – “Logistics Guru” aka Event Coordinator

Las Vegas, NV
Corie hails from a small town in Illinois and has a ‘passion’ for fun, and a smile that will brighten your day. She brings over 6 years of experience in Special Events and Marketing. Her fondness for events started in Los Angeles, California, managing live events for AEG Presents. Corie brings a multitude of experience with design and event management having worked on Coachella, Stagecoach and with Live Nation programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business from the Los Angeles Film School. In her spare time, Corie enjoys a good book on Audible, live music and local bands, but her favorite activity is hanging out with her daughter, Ava.

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Nicole Raupach –  “The Smooth Operator” aka Event Operations Manager

Nashville, TN
Nicole is a 27-year-old born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in 2014 from Washington & Jefferson College where she studied Business Administration. Displeased with mostly the Northern weather, while having a strong desire to travel, she ended up in Music City in 2015. There she began her career with Preferred Events as Mia’s right-hand assistant. She was later promoted to Event Sales Coordinator and then again to Event Operations Manager. When Nicole isn’t working, she is either discovering new music, sipping on a vanilla latte, searching for her car keys, enjoying the outdoors or over packing for her next flight.