Raleigh Team

Joey Cathey

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

919.354.2595 | Contact Joey by email

Joey Cathey has been in the Event Rental business since 1995. He owned Special Events Rentals in Raleigh NC from 1995-2007. While at Special Events he started out with sales at 250k and eventually selling his company with sales over 3 million. He was hired as a Consultant for Classic and eventually opened a Mellow Mushroom Restaurant in Burlington in 2009. He has 22 years in both the sales and operations side of the industry. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf and watching the Duke Blue Devils.

Aundrea Hopkins

Senior Account Executive and Business Development

919.344.6858 | Contact Aundrea by email

Aundrea is a powerhouse in the hospitality industry with a passion for connecting people and creating unforgettable experiences!

Aundrea kicked off her career in 2004 with Omni Hotels in Charlottesville, VA, before making her mark in Charlotte, NC, at the historic Duke Mansion. There, she helped launch their exclusive wedding segment and facilitated executive retreats, all while building her beautiful family.

Since 2014, Aundrea has been a key player in the rental industry, orchestrating events across the Carolinas and beyond. Her impressive portfolio includes working with Super Bowl teams, the President’s Cup (2017 and 2022), two PGA Championships, the Charlotte NBA All-Stars, and even Presidential Inaugurations. With a knack for making connections, Aundrea truly loves collaborating with fellow event professionals to bring visions to life.

A proud graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Hospitality Management (Go Pirates!), Aundrea is a spontaneous, curious, and cautious individual who hails from Moore County, North Carolina—the golf capital of the world. When she’s not busy crafting stellar events, you can find her cooking, riding her Peloton, or going for a run. Most importantly, she cherishes planning fun family trips with her husband Michael and three kids, alongside their two Goldendoodle brothers, Bear (2) and Moose (9 months).

Carol Klenke

Senior Account Executive

919.926.4775 | Contact Carol by email

A Raleigh native, Carol has been a leader in the city’s events industry since 1997. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of tenting, lighting, design, management, and problem-solving make her an invaluable member of our team. Carol specializes in some of our most prominent outdoor events, such as music and food festivals, tournaments, university gatherings, and corporate functions.

Her passion for the industry led her to serve on the Board of Directors for both NACE and ILEA.

In her free time, this Culinary Arts graduate loves to cook and garden. She also enjoys escaping to the NC mountains with her husband, adult children, and loyal German Shepherd, Piper.

Heide Andrews

Internet Sales Consultant and Trainer, Corporate

336.279.7175 | Contact Heide by email

Heide was born in New Jersey and lived there until the age of 10 when she and her family moved to North Carolina.  Heide started her career in the special event industry in May 2016 after being a stay at home mom for 20 years.  Not knowing exactly what to expect entering back into the workforce, she quickly adapted and became very enthusiastic and excited about this new chapter in her life. She enjoys interacting with new and existing clients and helping them make their dream a reality.

In her spare time, Heide enjoys cooking, wine tasting, being outdoors, spending time with friends, and the three most important men in her life, her two sons Nicholas and Nathan and her grandson Zane. She considers being a mother and “Gigi” two of her most rewarding and greatest accomplishments in life.