Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in St. Louis
Red Oak Events was founded in 2020 by industry veterans with decades of combined experience in event planning, meeting management, and trade show services. Our team has executed over 1,500 events ranging from corporate conferences and award ceremonies to themed parties and large-scale festivals. We leverage cutting-edge technology to provide real-time updates and logistical support, ensuring seamless execution for every client. Our planners have direct experience with high-profile events including Super Bowl celebrations and the Stanley Cup. We maintain a client-centric approach, offering personalized consultations to align creative visions with budgetary constraints.Our expertise spans site selection, transportation coordination, entertainment curation, and team-building activities. With offices in St. Louis and Orlando, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining local market knowledge. Our commitment to innovation and attention to detail has established us as a trusted partner in the events industry. We prioritize transparent communication and comprehensive project management throughout every phase of event planning. Our team's diverse background in hospitality, catering, and venue management enables us to address every logistical challenge with practical solutions.
Services
Event Planning
Meeting Planning
Trade Shows
Entertainment
Team Building
Tours
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We have executed over 1,500 events since our founding in 2020.
- Our team includes certified meeting planners with 15+ years of industry experience.
- We offer end-to-end event management from initial concept to post-event analysis.
- Our creative process combines innovation with practical budget management strategies.
- We maintain local market expertise in multiple service areas including St. Louis and Orlando.
Services
Event Planning
Our event planning services cover every aspect from initial concept development to post-event analysis. We specialize in creating customized experiences for corporate functions, award ceremonies, and themed parties. Our team manages logistics, vendor coordination, and budget management while maintaining creative integrity throughout the planning process.
Meeting Planning
We provide comprehensive meeting planning services including site selection, registration management, and technical support. Our planners utilize real-time communication tools to keep attendees informed throughout conferences. We handle all logistical aspects including transportation coordination, expo management, and off-site event planning for corporate meetings.
Trade Shows
Our trade show services include booth design, drayage management, and on-site coordination. We help businesses create impactful displays that maximize brand visibility. Our team handles everything from pipe and drape installations to print services that maintain corporate branding consistency at exhibitions.
Team Building
We design customized team-building experiences that align with organizational goals. Our programs combine interactive activities with professional development objectives to improve workplace collaboration. We create tailored experiences that address specific team challenges while ensuring measurable return on investment for corporate clients.
Transportation Management
Our transportation management services handle group transfers for events of all sizes. We coordinate vehicle logistics, luggage management, and on-site transportation desks. Our specialists create detailed manifests and manage luxury vehicle arrangements to ensure seamless attendee transportation experiences for conferences and special events.
People
Roger Mitchell
Partner
With 15+ years in the events industry, Roger has managed over 800 events including Super Bowl celebrations. He brings expertise in catering, destination management, and exposition services to Red Oak Events.
Justin Cristiano
Partner
Justin combines a decade of hospitality experience with Fortune 500 sales expertise. He specializes in creating unique event experiences and has managed events for organizations of all sizes before co-founding Red Oak.
Margie Mitchell
Senior Meeting & Event Planner
A certified meeting planner with 20+ years of experience, Margie excels in venue management and corporate event production. Her background includes food and beverage management and budgeting for large-scale corporate events.
Aryn Bourk
Project Manager
With 10+ years in conference management, Aryn specializes in event logistics. She has coordinated major music festivals and sports events in Nashville, bringing valuable project management experience to Red Oak's team.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in corporate meetings, trade shows, team-building events, and special celebrations including award ceremonies and themed parties.
How many events have you planned?
Our team has collectively executed over 1,500 events since our founding in 2020.
Do you offer services outside St. Louis?
We have offices in both St. Louis and Orlando, and provide event planning services nationwide.
How do you handle event budgets?
We work closely with clients to understand budget parameters and create customized solutions that maximize value without compromising quality.
What makes your team different from other planners?
Our team combines decades of industry experience with innovative technology solutions and personalized service for every client.
Reviews (7)
Alex Miller
Nov 04, 2021
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Recently we worked with Red Oak to set up our expo floor at our annual conference. We've been doing this conference for many years and have previously done a lot of that work ourself. I feel dumb for not hiring Red Oak sooner! They made everything 10x easier for us, 10x easier for our exhibitors, and it looked 10x better. All of the exhibitors had great feedback, particularly in comparison to vendors they had worked with before. They were clear about what they were offering, went above and beyond that, and were extremely responsive both to me in advance and to exhibitors on site. I can't wait to
Barbara Haas
Sep 17, 2021
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This is the first time we have used a third part y for our conference/decorator needs. Red Oak Meetings and Events was no less than superb. Without a doubt, we will use them for any future meetings/conferences where a decorator is required. Communication is always key with conferences and Justin was always available for any questions or issues that came up. You cannot go wrong by contracting with Red Oak Meetings and Events. They are top notch!
John Paladino
Jul 30, 2021
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When Milestone Meetings was in need of a trusted event resource, we reached out Red Oak Meetings & Events. Their team was extremely responsive to our initial request for proposal for a casino night. Within a few days, Roger and Justin were able to get us all squared away. We will be utilizing Red Oak Meetings & Events for future meetings and events.
Stefano Masella
Jun 08, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Working with the Red Oak team was a phenomenal experience! Roger and Margie were courteous and prompt and helped all features of the event go smoothly. Truly the standard of service which all Meeting and Event managers should be held to.
Working with the Red Oak team was a phenomenal experience! Roger and Margie were courteous and prompt and helped all features of the event go smoothly. Truly the standard of service which all Meeting and Event managers should be held to.
Mary Grace Barbye
May 04, 2021
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Our organization has used Red Oak Meeting and Events the past 2 years for our law enforcement training conference and expo. Their professionalism and attention to detail is second to none! Exhibitor services for large events can be challenging. Justin and Roger made the pre-conference process easy for our exhibitors to navigate and when there were questions they responded immediately. Their onsite presence provided a resource for exhibitors to address all move-in and move-out issues. We have found a true partner with Red Oak Meetings and Events!
Mary Grace Barbye
Director Sale and Marketing
Mary Grace Barbye
Director Sale and Marketing
Jeff Koziatek
Dec 17, 2020
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I recently worked with Justin on an event for the St. Louis Regional Chamber. Justin exceeded my expectations in terms of his professionalism, attention to detail, open and responsive communication, as well as his desire to make the whole experience easy and smooth. Both in preparation for, and in execution of, the event, he was reliable and fun to work with. I would highly recommend Justin.
Aafcs
Jul 05, 2019
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We hired Red Oak to provide security for our Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis--they went out of their way to give fantastic service. Our expo is quite simple, just one guard for a few days without many responsibilities, but Red Oak communicated with the hotel ahead of time, shared their insurance information proactively, asked our event manager to walk the space, and then sent supervisors to speak with me on-site as opposed to just dropping a security guard in with no information. They were consistently very responsive and well-priced. When a company knows you'll only be in town
