
Meet the official Oktoberfest Team who is going to show you the experience of a lifetime! Lineup is subject to change -- but good times guaranteed!
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Anne Korinek Director of Events Hometown: Austin, TX Resides: San Francisco, CA Education: Univ. of Texas, BS Corporate Communications Anne was one of the original members of Ludus in Athens, Greece, and she continued the adventure in Turin, Italy where she was in charge of staffing and group sales for the 2006 Winter Games. Anne has since lived in Spain, Mexico, Montana, Hawaii and Oregon, and now resides in San Francisco with her hubbie Karl. Email Anne |
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Victoria Whyte Marketing Manager Hometown: Calgary Resides: Vancouver, B.C. Education: University of British Columbia Canadians talk about STAMPEDE, a huge party that takes place every July in Calgary, where Victoria is from. Yes, Canada - one of your own has turned: Oktoberfest puts Stampede to shame, according to Victoria and upon her first FEST last year, she came back wanting to exchange her Canadian passport for a German one. E-Mail Victoria |
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Ann Lanari Chief Operating Officer Hometown: Eveleth, MN Resides: Vancouver, B.C. Education: Colorado School of Mines, MS Environmental Engineering Ann's journey with Ludus started as a guide at the 2006 Torino Winter Games, and in 2007 she managed the company's tours to the Running of the Bulls and Oktoberfest. That fall Ann moved to China to direct Ludus' tour to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Watch up for Ann's BB guns to be showing off at Oktoberfest! E-Mail Ann |
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Jessica Dailey Vice President, Tours Hometown: Austin, TX Resides: Vancouver, B.C. Education: European Univ., MBA Business Administration A former All-American standout at the University of Arkansas, Jessica competed at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Her outgoing personality always makes her a favorite with clients and Ludus team members. Email Jessica |
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Adam D. Managing Director Hometown: Austin, TX Resides: Vancouver, B.C. Education: MBA Business Administration, Univ. of Arkansas Adam oversees day-to-day management of Ludus, as well as new business development opportunities and overall Ludus strategy. He loves working with new and different people. |
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Rich Beard Director of Sales and Marketing Hometown: Round Rock, TX Resides: Round Rock, TX Education: MBA Business Administration, Univ. of Arkansas Rich has been to Oktoberfest a couple times and can't wait to go back. He's in charge of new business opportunities and sales/marketing. E-Mail Rich |
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Raffaella Cinti Resident Italian Party Animal Hometown: Torino, Italy Resides: Johannesburg, South Africa Education: University of Parma, Italia Raffa fell in love with the Olympic Games when it was hosting in 2006 in her host city of Torino, Italy. She left Italy because she was tired of being stuck behind a desk! She loves laughing and sharing emotions, experiences, meals and drinks with others. Like most Europeans, she speaks a plethora of languages... E-Mail RAFFA |
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Sara Theberge Beer Drinker Hometown: Quebec City, Quebec Resides: Vancouver, B.C. Education: Laval University, BA International Studies A true globetrotter, Sara first encountered Ludus while studying in China where she joined the team to work at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games. E-Mail Sara |













