Meet Our Staff

Neil

Co-Owner

Neil is proud to be part of the FestivalNet team, helping guide the vision, technology, and continued evolution of a community that has been connecting people with festivals, fairs, and events for decades.

A lifelong technologist and entrepreneur, Neil has always been fascinated by how technology can bring people together, make things easier, and create new possibilities. He enjoys thinking about what's next, experimenting with new ideas, and finding creative ways to keep FestivalNet growing and improving for event organizers, vendors, entertainers, and festival lovers alike.

Outside of work, Neil enjoys traveling, discovering great food, spending time with his wife and two sons, and tackling the occasional new adventure. Whether he's exploring somewhere new, working on a technology project, or enjoying time with family and friends, curiosity tends to lead the way.

Neil believes the best things in life — much like a great festival — bring people together, create memorable experiences, and usually involve good food, good stories, and a little bit of fun along the way.

Andrea

Co-Owner

Andrea is proud to be part of the Festivalnet team, where she happily keeps the financial wheels turning, making sure the bills are paid, the dollars are in order, and the numbers behave themselves!

Outside of work, Andrea loves spending time with friends and family, giving back to her community, traveling to new places (and returning to old favorites), and, of course, trying new foods along the way. Family is her happy place, and she treasures the laughter, adventures, and memories they create together.

Andrea is naturally curious and is always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and become a better version of herself. She believes life is best lived with good people, great food, lots of laughter, and a little adventure along the way.

Julie

Operations Manager

Julie brings more than two decades of experience to helping members find the right events for their businesses. She enjoys working with promoters on their event marketing and loves connecting the people behind the events with the vendors and artists who bring them to life!

A few of her favorite things include Asheville's vibrant art and music scene, backyard bonfires, farmers markets in the fall, cute coffee shops, watching the Great British Bake Off with her daughter, and a good sunset. She is a passionate volunteer with the Buncombe County Guardian ad Litem program, supporting our community's most vulnerable children. Her happy place is Asheville Community Yoga, and she loves to make friends with every dog she meets.

Sara

Database Manager

Sara has been a proud member of the FestivalNet family since 2006. As Database Manager, she spends much of her time assisting event promoters with adding and updating their event listings, helping with advertising options, and researching new and updated event information for members. She enjoys helping promoters get the most out of their FestivalNet listings while making sure the event information stays as accurate and up to date as possible.

Sara has been married to her husband, Wayne, for 15 years, and they have two children, Tyler and Brianna. When she's not working, you'll usually find her tackling a home DIY project, working in the yard, or taking care of the family's hobby farm. Their little crew includes cows, chickens, ducks, donkeys, and two cats, Kermit and Batman.

Brianna

Database Assistant

Brianna has been part of the FestivalNet team for more than three years, and she brings positivity, calm, and kindness to everything she does. She loves staying organized, helping others, and creating a sense of ease wherever she goes. Her time at FestivalNet has been one of growth and learning, and she's proud to support a community she truly enjoys.

When she's not working, Brianna is usually outdoors with her two German Shorthaired Pointers, Ember and Oakley. She and her husband love camping with the dogs, and they're big fans of music festivals and antiquing. Exploring new places together is one of her favorite ways to recharge and stay grounded.

Richard

Website Development

Richard was born in Vilnius, Lithuania and studied at Vilnius University. A computer programmer since the end of the last century, Richard has been programming for FestivalNet since 2005. In 2009 Richard moved to the US and is now a resident of Florida's Gulf Coast. We are happy to now have him in our time zone!