Experience in Creating
Memorable Experiences
Memorable Experiences
Kris Reinhard, General Manager
& Partner
Kris enjoys the challenge of leading and developing a creative and professional staff – the foundation of exceptional events. He began with Fifth Group Restaurants in 1993 as kitchen manager of South City Kitchen Midtown and joined the partnership in 1996. He holds a degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from Pennsylvania State University and also attended Les Roches, International school of hotel management in Switzerland, one of the top hospitality management schools in the world. Reinhard currently serves on the board of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Todd Annis, Executive Chef
Todd is one of the city’s most talented chefs and has been active in Atlanta’s culinary scene for more than 15 years. Prior to joining the Bold American team, Todd enjoyed his teaching role at the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he instructed in American regional cuisine in his former school’s culinary division. A member of the American Culinary Federation, he was awarded the International Award of Excellence in June 1996 and was a Gold Medalist in the 1995 Battle of Atlanta.
Laurie Smith, Director of Catering
Services
Laurie is responsible for the meticulous levels of service offered at Bold American. She spent twelve years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., working as Department Head and Director at the world-renowned Ritz-Carltons in Naples, Atlanta and Buckhead. She was selected as part of a special team to train staff in preparation for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. In addition, Laurie served on international hotel opening teams for Hong Kong and Cancun.
Stacy Zeigler, Director of Sales
Stacy leads the catering sales department in all aspects of event planning and client relations. She joined us from The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, where she worked as Director of Conference Services. A graduate of the University of Miami, Stacy has been an active member of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) since 2000, where she currently serves on the National Board as a Director at Large, a position she took after leading her local Atlanta Chapter to “Chapter of the Year” in 2003. She is also a member and the co-chair of programs for Les Dames d'Escoffier.
Steve Bales, Creative Director
Steve is responsible for our event concepting, design and production. His passion is creating extraordinary atmospheres that leave a lasting impression on each guest. Before joining us, Steve worked in the events industry for United Way in Atlanta and Indianapolis. He has produced the closing ceremonies for the Special Olympics Summer Games, the Indianapolis Colts 10th anniversary celebration, two season premier parties for NBC, the Simply Red Gala for the Warrick Dunn Foundation and the Atlanta Police Foundation’s Annual Ball, as well as chairing the Jerusalem House Halloween Ball and the 2007 Allie Awards. Steve is the recipient of nine Allie awards including best table top décor, best buffet design, best event décor and best social event. He was nominated as the 2004 Non-Profit Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions and a 2007 Gala award for best table decor. Steve serves on the board of directors for the Atlanta Chapter of the International Special Events Society.
