Meet the official Oktoberfest Team who is going to show you the experience of a lifetime!
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Ashley Blake Director of Events Hometown: Bend, OR Resides: Austin, TX Education: Oregon State, BS Print Media, BA International Studies A lover of language and culture, Ashley's background ranges from freelance writing to concert production, and in 2007 she got on board with Ludus to manage the company's festival division with tours to the Running of the Bulls and Oktoberfest. Ashley loves all things outdoors - running, biking, hiking, snowboarding - and enjoys the active, social scene in her homebase of Austin. E-Mail Ashley |
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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. Ann has a background in environmental science and engineering and is also a triathlete and lover of all things outdoors. Ann is taking every opportunity to enjoy the countless activities her new home of Vancouver, B.C. has to offer while she works with Ludus to prepare for the 2010 Winter Games. E-Mail Ann |
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Sara Theberge Event Manager, Vancouver Games 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. A lover of sports, people and culture Sara found Ludus to be the perfect fit for her, and she just relocated to Vancouver, B.C. to help with preparations for the 2010 Winter Games. A native of Quebec, Sara is proud to be a part of an amazing Olympic event to take place in her home country. E-Mail Sara |
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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, narrowly making the final. After the trials, Jessica and her newlywed husband, Adam, moved to Barcelona, Spain where she earned her MBA. Not long after the Daileys return to the States in 2002, the couple started Ludus, and Jessica is the mastermind behind the tours and itineraries. Her outgoing personality always makes her a favorite with clients and Ludus team members, and Jessica and Adam live with daughter Chiara Shay in Vancouver, B.C. as they prepare for their 2010 Winter Olympic tours. 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. As a former athlete, Adam loves working on the Olympics because of the magnitude of the event and the excitement in Olympic city in the buildup to the Games. He and Jessica live with their daughter Chiara in Vancouver, B.C. preparing for tours to the 2010 Winter Games. |
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Anne Dailey Honorary Guide Hometown: Austin, TX Resides: Austin, TX Education: Univ. of Texas, BA Corporate Communications Anne is our designated hitter - when Ludus needs a hired hand for an event, we know who to call! Anne, Adam's baby sis, 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 works for C3 Presents in Austin, TX as a promoter and marketing manager for events including Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza. Email Anne |
