Team of Experts

We recognize that for you to be successful, you need support

At Hyatt, we know that fully supported planners make for a seamless event experience. That’s why we provide extensive support for whatever kind of event you’re planning.

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Tracy Laurent

Director of Events

35 Years with Hyatt Hotels. 

My passion is to give the best service and quality that will translate into your perfect event.

Meet the Team

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Amanda Torres

Event Sales Manager

7 Years with Hyatt.  I look forward to using my years in banquets along with my experience in Event Sales to orchestrate the most memorable events.

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Sophie Lee

Event Planning Manager

2.5 years with Hyatt

I love transforming visions into unforgettable experiences. Connecting with clients is a big thing for me, your event is my event!

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Tricia Marella

Event Planning Manager

13 Years with Hyatt Hotels

I love seeing my clients vision come to life through their Event, seamlessly and exciting as possible.

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Kristin Theusch

Event Planning Manager

9 years with Hyatt Hotels

I treat every event as if it was my very own. Your success is my success!

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Jimmy Viscomi

Event Planning Manager

Baseball didn’t work out, but realized for the past 13 years that Event Planning my real profession. 

Please let me know how I can help.

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Shari Pearlstein

Sr. Event Sales Manager

I have worked within the Hyatt company for 20 years at various properties.

My specialty is making each event unique and special and developing a relationship with my clients. My services have ranged from corporate events, small intimate weddings, to large extravagant affairs. I’m inspired every day to work side by side with the best staff here at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago. I’m passionate about providing first class service!

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Kelsey Kryl

Sr. Event Planning Manager

As Sr. Event Planning Manager I specialize in large market groups.  I love helping conventions make us their home away from home - year after year.

Preferred Vendors

We’ve established partnerships with these vendors that have a proven track record of working with our hotel and customers to deliver successful events. We’ve done the research and put them to the test, so you don’t have to!