KATHERINE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Culinary Operations
I've done a polar plunge in front of three different SE Alaskan Glaciers.
I've swam with Nurse Sharks and Manta Rays in the Dominican Republic.
I've hiked over waterfalls and throughout the Falls of Iguazu National Park in Argentina.
Job Titles:
- Senior Catering Event Planner
I am a Michigan State University graduate with a degree in Hospitality Business.
I love rescue animals! I rescued my dog, Cookie, from the Humane Society and have done a lot of volunteer work for the organization!
In my free time I love baking, playing guitar, and working out.
I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in Communication and was a member of the 3rd-Place EMU Forensics Team.
I am a state champion and national semifinalist in both Duo Interpretation and Rhetorical Criticism.
I started learning karate when I was five years old, and I have a brown belt with a stripe. I'd like to get back into it and get my black belt in the future.
Favorite Katherine's Menu Item: Everything that I've had from Katherine's has been absolutely incredible. The desserts are on another level and the Sea Salt Espresso Brownies, perfection.
Job Titles:
- Event Staff Coordinator / Service Manager
I've been working at Katherine's Catering for four years, and I have worked in a variety of positions on the service team including being a server, bartender, and event captain.
When I'm not at Katherine's I enjoy watching movies, dancing, and listening to music.
I'm currently learning some new painting techniques to enhance my artistic abilities.
I'm grateful to be part of the Katherine's team, where everyone has a role and works hard to make each event special for our clients!
I was raised on a 600 acre dairy farm in Ohio, where hard work and perseverance were learned traits that I have tried to pass on to my children as they become adults.
My early background is in music, with 2 music degrees from Eastern Michigan University. Locally, I was in music ministry for almost 10 years and a member of the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra.
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales and Marketing
I graduated from Michigan State University in 2021 with a degree in Hospitality Business Management!
When I'm not working, I love to spend my time traveling and eating good food with my family and friends.
Aside from great food and event planning, I am super passionate about home décor and organization. I love to integrate these things into my own space as well as my work.
Job Titles:
- Executive Chairman
- Owner
- Owner and Co - Founder of Katherine 's Catering
Katherine Hilboldt Farrell, owner and co-founder of Katherine's Catering, has a serious passion for what she does, and she has put together a team of professionals who feel the same way. At Katherine's, the word "teamwork" really means something.
We have an Amazon parrot named PEDRO - he loves Ginger Snaps and head scratches!
I have my Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree from Eastern Michigan University!
I have an art and design business, Meghan Stall Designs, specializing in hand-lettering and calligraphy, painting, and graphic design. I love to create custom digital designs, event stationery and signage, and handmade gifts and décor.
I love visiting National Parks and I ran half marathons in two parks - Joshua Tree and Lake Powell.
Job Titles:
- Event Logistics Coordinator
I like to go rock climbing every now and then at Planet Rock.
I'm really into VR and I even have an omni-directional treadmill.
I have never had coffee or an energy drink.
Favorite Katherine's Menu Item: Anything from the bakery since I have a massive sweet tooth.
Job Titles:
- Junior Catering Event Planner
I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Event Management.
I can't live without Diet Coke.
I have an adopted Chihuahua.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Catering Event Planner
I graduated from Concordia University-Ann Arbor with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Business Management and a minor in Hospitality and Event Management.
One of my first jobs in the event industry was helping my parents plan the Livingston Diversity Council's Chess Tournament when I was 14 years old. I was responsible for passing out flyers to businesses and organizing registration forms.