Creative Coverings - Nationwide Special Event Linen Rentals and Sales

Making Sure Your Events Sparkle

Kate Kovalick-Patay, Director of National Sales

Kate brings  an exceptional amount of experience in restaurant and hotel catering to her position as national sales executive for Creative Coverings. You'll see her at many events, as she travels the country and visits trade shows and industry conferences.

Kate has worked in the catering industry for several years and shares a great deal of experience with our catering and event planning customers. Before joining Creative Coverings, Kate was with MGM Mirage Corporation at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, where she was responsible for all large-scale conventions and social catering events.

As Creative Coverings' Director National Sales, Kate helps represent Creative Coverings at National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) as Vice President of the Reno-Tahoe Chapter, Programs Chair and Experience! 2011 Co-Chair, along with holding the Director at Large & Programs Co-Chair position for the Napa-Sonoma International Society of Event Specialists (ISES).

 

Nancy Stoltz, Director of Marketing and Design

Nancy has her finger on the pulse of trends and fashion. As Director of Marketing and Design for Creative Coverings, she directs product development, marketing and fabric trend research, keeping us on the fast track and on top of trends.

Before coming to Creative Coverings, Nancy served as advertising account executive and assisted in theme design and production of special events for the Bauserman Group in Reno, Nevada. She provides a well-developed fashion and trend insight to Creative Coverings and to our customers.

Nancy has a great amount of experience in marketing, event planning and fashion consulting - a background that helps her understand your desires and needs as a Creative Coverings customer.

Next time you see Nancy, ask her what's new in the industry; she loves to share her insights. She also has experience running her own business as a fashion consultant  and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Fashion Marketing.

 

 

 

Heather Hope, Washington State Sales Manager

 

As Washington State Sales Manager, Heather joined Creative Coverings with several years experience in sales and marketing in the special events industry.  In her role, Heather oversees the growth of the rental and sales division in Washington State, working out of the Seattle-Tacoma area.

Heather previously servied as Sales Manager for BBJ Linen's Northwest Region and helped grow her 6-state territory as well as played a key role in opening a fully-staffed showroom.

As Washington State Sales Manager, Heather helps represent Creative Coverings at National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), International Special Events Society (ISES), and Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) events.

In her spare time Heather uses her passion for design and decor to assist the Decor & Hospitality Committee for Tacoma's American Heart Association Heart Ball or to create fabulous floral handbags!

 

 

 

 

Erin Leigh, Las Vegas Sales Manager

As Las Vegas Sales Manager, Erin joined Creative Coverings with experience in private and corporate event planning in the Las Vegas area.  In her role, Erin oversees the growth of the rental and sales division in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Erin has a degree in Interior Design and has an extensive background in hospitality, graphic, and interior design.  With her passion for textiles and design, Erin provides a wealth of knowledge and table top design ideas to the special events industry.

As Las Vegas Sales Manager, Erin helps represent Creative Coverings at National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), International Special Events Society (ISES), and Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) events.

For fun Erin enjoys photography, Bikram yoga, enjoying a concert or cooking up a healthy meal!