Amy Bates

Amy Bates

Senior Director of Strategic Projects

Before avad3, I owned and operated a full-service event planning firm for 20 years.

The most inspiring part of my job is watching an event come together with all the ideas, talents, and efforts of our team, and then enjoying the response of the client as they have their WOW moment.

My favorite aspect of event production is how the lighting transforms a room.

When I’m not working, what makes me happiest is biking, hiking, and traveling to new places with my husband of 28 years.

If I could have a superpower, it would be the ability to connect people in a positive manner in all situations.