Event Partners You Can Rely On
Show Ready Events was designed as a service company, and we continue to serve at the highest levels. We understand that our job is to help our trusted partners, vendors, and venues solve problems. Our easy-to-access approach and responsiveness make us an important partner you will trust.
We started with a few events and a lot of hustle, and grew—one great collaboration at a time.
Today, our staff supports events across the world, from massive city-wide conferences to single-day boardroom meetings. Through it all, we’ve stayed grounded, flexible, and focused on doing the work right.
Our Milestones
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SRE founded. Produced FIRST Championship event
Produced our first event outside of North America in Israel.
Produced shows in 5 countries around the world.
Survived the Pandemic!
Hired to produce the FIRST Global International event, a current partner.
Produced our 1,500th event.
International reach, with a small-team heart.
We’re nice people first and excellent professionals second.
Most of us have been in the industry for decades. What unites us? We care. We take pride in our work. And we make life easier for everyone on site.
In an average year, Show Ready Events plans and manages over 75 events in more than 50 cities, in North America and internationally.
From an intimate board meeting for 12 attendees to a city-wide event for tens of thousands, and everything in between, we have experience planning and operating every type of event imaginable: non-profit, corporate, social, trade show, competitions, government, educational…you name it!
How do we get this all done?
At Show Ready Events, our team members are chosen based on their skills, experience, and personality. We look for an impressive resume when it comes to specific skill-sets and industry experience, and we take care to consider the person as a whole. We bring on team members who are vibrant and energetic professionals with a positive attitude and a people-first, solutions-oriented approach to their work.
Our extended family of event professionals spans from coast to coast, offering knowledge, resources and site-specific capabilities for all of our International events.
This well-rounded group of professionals grants us great flexibility in designing our specialized project teams and allows us to deliver an unparalleled depth of event expertise to you, our client.
Meet the SRE Team
STEVE KRAWIC
Principal
From my beginning in the hotel industry when I was 16, proper table sets and meeting room specifications were my focus. Eventually, I found myself in the middle of an outside event for over 3,000 media representatives in Cocoa Beach, Florida for the “Return to Space” after the Challenger disaster. I realized, in that moment, that you do not need the restraints of buildings to do excellent live events. Many years later I have worked in convention centers, schools, arenas, stadiums, and docks. My creativity is in the form of how space evolves through the planning process. I love working with my team and am most excited by their successes through intellect, experience, and diligence. When I am not running around the world, I am fulfilled by reading, biking, kayaking, and spending time with my family and friends.
My favorite part of an event is: Solving a problem that helps relieve pressure on your client (s)
If I could plan any event in the world, it would be: The one I haven’t conquered yet
Years of industry experience: 25+
MINDY SKRIPSKY
Director of Operations & Events
With plans to teach math and science, I stumbled into the events industry right after I graduated college and fell in love! After years of social events and decor design, I branched out to large-scale public events and festivals where I thrive on the energy of the coordinated efforts of awesome vendors and large crowds. I live in Portland, Oregon, and love all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, exploring the beautiful PNW with my husband and gentle giant sheepdog, and frequenting Portland’s rich culinary scene. Let’s connect to make your event stress-free, purposeful, and enjoyable for all!
My favorite part of an event is: The post-event feeling when I get to celebrate a successful event with clients!
If I could plan any event in the world it would be: Specialty Food & Spirits Festivals
Years of industry experience: 20+ years
KEVIN KOWALCZYK
Planning & Event Specialist
I’ve been working in the events industry since 2001. Two weeks into my first job at an event planning firm, I was “thrown in the deep end” and helped plan the public celebration for the Stanley-Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche attended by over 250,000 people. I’ve been hooked on events ever since! I’ve worked for a talent agency, audio-visual company and for the last decade plus been concentrating on event management. I grew up in Chicago and, after quite some time in Denver, I now reside in Oakland, California with my husband and two spoiled rotten dogs. My hobbies include gardening, travel, and I’m currently writing a book about the 700+ concerts I’ve attended.
My favorite part of an event is: How an event can bring people together.
If I could plan any event in the world it would be: A music festival like Outside Lands or Bonnaroo.
Years of industry experience: 21
KERRELL DUNSMORE
Planning & Event Specialist
Having lived most of my life in either California or Arizona, I love to live where the sun shines nearly every day! My first foray into the world of events came in the form of working live remotes for radio stations back in the late 90’s. From there, I have held many posts, including the fields of audio-visual production, trade shows, and a heavy emphasis on conference management. My personal motto, borrowed from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is “This Life Is More Than Just a Readthrough”. I am a certified yoga instructor, and currently live in Phoenix, Arizona, with my husband, Damon.
My favorite part of an event is:walking into an empty venue and visualizing what it will look like at the end of the load-in day!
If I could plan any event in the world it would be: Mayflower Dog Show
Years of industry experience:24
Community
At Show Ready Events, we dedicate time and resources to having a positive impact on the community. We are a proud vendor and supporter of FIRST®. We also support Families in Transition and The Pan-Mass Challenge.
