Heather Tofson, CSEP, DMCP
Regional Vice President, Mountains West
Meet the team ready to imagine and deliver what’s possible.
Regional Vice President, Mountains West
Heather has been with PRA since 2006 and has had the opportunity to work from the ground up, which has been instrumental in her success selling and executing the ultimate group experiences for clients visiting from around the World. She began her career with PRA in the Northern California office and now has the pleasure of overseeing the Mountains West Region.
Her passion for the events industry is apparent in her award-winning client events, past Presidency of the ILEA-NCC chapter and active involvement in FICP, MPI, SITE and PRA Committees. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, sons Briggs and Jack and dog, Finley.
Regional Director of Experience Design
Caplin joined the PRA family starting in 2016 as an Experience Designer with the Chicago office. With a love for creativity, she applies passion to her work by designing experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees. She volunteers her time as a member of MPI, holding previous positions on the Board of Directors and as a committee co-chair. With the excitement of joining the PRA Mountains West Region, Caplin brings a unique perspective on ways to showcase the Rocky Mountains and Lake Tahoe. In her free time, Caplin enjoys attending concerts, traveling, trying new restaurants, and time with friends and family!
Regional Director of Events
Aspen joined PRA as an Account Manager for the Hawaii office in 2015. During her time in the aloha state, she held titles and responsibilities in sales, experience design and event management. After a great three years, she decided to trade-in her surfboard for snow skis and relocate to Colorado. As Regional Director of Events, she is responsible for creating unforgettable experiences for large full-service programs.
Aspen began her event planning career at Texas Tech University while working towards a degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management, and comes to PRA with 12 years of event planning experience. In her free time, Aspen and her husband enjoy being tourists in their own town, exploring the best restaurants, breweries, hiking trails and locals-only spots that make Colorado such a unique destination.
Managing Director
Kellie began her career in the event industry at PRA Chicago in 2012 after studying Tourism Management at Indiana University. During her time at PRA Chicago she excelled in sales, experience design and event production. Kellie is excited trade in skyscrapers for the mountains as a leader of the Utah team and Mountains Region. Kellie’s favorite things about PRA are the relationships and true collaboration that take place between clients, team members and supplier partners to create unforgettable events. She has vast experience in complex events and enjoys proactive problem-solving to ensure that design and execution seamlessly coincide with a client’s vision and goals. Outside of work Kellie enjoys being outdoors snowboarding, biking, camping and as a true Pisces, any activity on or near the water. She also enjoys spending time with her partner, family and fur-baby Fallon.
Regional Sales Manager
Brandon has a passion for guiding, designing, and providing clients with information to make their events one of a kind and unforgettable. Brandon has been living in the Rocky Mountain Region for over 28 years, and he is happy to be bringing that experience and knowledge to the PRA Mountains West Region. He loves building on existing relationships and creating new ones. Brandon graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with a Bachelor’s Degree in United States History. He currently lives in Teton Village with his wife and twin daughters, Isabelle and Josephine.
Regional Program Financial Manager
Avena joined PRA after graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. During her time in school, Avena fell in love with events and dedicated her time to gaining valuable experience within the industry. She developed her passion for corporate events while working for a corporate event agency based in Chicago. After completing an internship at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, she knew that Colorado was where she was meant to be, and was ecstatic to join the team at PRA. In her free time, Avena enjoys being outdoors and exploring everything Colorado Springs has to offer.
Event Specialist
Jamie Karr brings a wealth of experience in hospitality and group sales from her tenure at Snowbird. She has cultivated a strong background in planning and supporting large-scale events, fostering client relationships, and delivering exceptional, memorable guest experiences.
Outside of work, Jamie is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, canyoneering, and boating during the summer months. She loves exploring new restaurants and often brings her two cats along on her camping adventures. With a passion for travel and discovery, Jamie is always seeking her next great adventure.
Regional Vice President, Mountains West
Heather has been with PRA since 2006 and has had the opportunity to work from the ground up, which has been instrumental in her success selling and executing the ultimate group experiences for clients visiting from around the World. She began her career with PRA in the Northern California office and now has the pleasure of overseeing the Mountains West Region.
Her passion for the events industry is apparent in her award-winning client events, past Presidency of the ILEA-NCC chapter and active involvement in FICP, MPI, SITE and PRA Committees. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, sons Briggs and Jack and dog, Finley.
Regional Director of Experience Design
Caplin joined the PRA family starting in 2016 as an Experience Designer with the Chicago office. With a love for creativity, she applies passion to her work by designing experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees. She volunteers her time as a member of MPI, holding previous positions on the Board of Directors and as a committee co-chair. With the excitement of joining the PRA Mountains West Region, Caplin brings a unique perspective on ways to showcase the Rocky Mountains and Lake Tahoe. In her free time, Caplin enjoys attending concerts, traveling, trying new restaurants, and time with friends and family!
Regional Director of Events
Aspen joined PRA as an Account Manager for the Hawaii office in 2015. During her time in the aloha state, she held titles and responsibilities in sales, experience design and event management. After a great three years, she decided to trade-in her surfboard for snow skis and relocate to Colorado. As Regional Director of Events, she is responsible for creating unforgettable experiences for large full-service programs.
Aspen began her event planning career at Texas Tech University while working towards a degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management, and comes to PRA with 12 years of event planning experience. In her free time, Aspen and her husband enjoy being tourists in their own town, exploring the best restaurants, breweries, hiking trails and locals-only spots that make Colorado such a unique destination.
Managing Director
Kellie began her career in the event industry at PRA Chicago in 2012 after studying Tourism Management at Indiana University. During her time at PRA Chicago she excelled in sales, experience design and event production. Kellie is excited trade in skyscrapers for the mountains as a leader of the Utah team and Mountains Region. Kellie’s favorite things about PRA are the relationships and true collaboration that take place between clients, team members and supplier partners to create unforgettable events. She has vast experience in complex events and enjoys proactive problem-solving to ensure that design and execution seamlessly coincide with a client’s vision and goals. Outside of work Kellie enjoys being outdoors snowboarding, biking, camping and as a true Pisces, any activity on or near the water. She also enjoys spending time with her partner, family and fur-baby Fallon.
Regional Sales Manager
Brandon has a passion for guiding, designing, and providing clients with information to make their events one of a kind and unforgettable. Brandon has been living in the Rocky Mountain Region for over 28 years, and he is happy to be bringing that experience and knowledge to the PRA Mountains West Region. He loves building on existing relationships and creating new ones. Brandon graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with a Bachelor’s Degree in United States History. He currently lives in Teton Village with his wife and twin daughters, Isabelle and Josephine.
Regional Program Financial Manager
Avena joined PRA after graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. During her time in school, Avena fell in love with events and dedicated her time to gaining valuable experience within the industry. She developed her passion for corporate events while working for a corporate event agency based in Chicago. After completing an internship at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, she knew that Colorado was where she was meant to be, and was ecstatic to join the team at PRA. In her free time, Avena enjoys being outdoors and exploring everything Colorado Springs has to offer.
Event Specialist
Jamie Karr brings a wealth of experience in hospitality and group sales from her tenure at Snowbird. She has cultivated a strong background in planning and supporting large-scale events, fostering client relationships, and delivering exceptional, memorable guest experiences.
Outside of work, Jamie is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, canyoneering, and boating during the summer months. She loves exploring new restaurants and often brings her two cats along on her camping adventures. With a passion for travel and discovery, Jamie is always seeking her next great adventure.
Regional Vice President, Mountains West
Heather has been with PRA since 2006 and has had the opportunity to work from the ground up, which has been instrumental in her success selling and executing the ultimate group experiences for clients visiting from around the World. She began her career with PRA in the Northern California office and now has the pleasure of overseeing the Mountains West Region.
Her passion for the events industry is apparent in her award-winning client events, past Presidency of the ILEA-NCC chapter and active involvement in FICP, MPI, SITE and PRA Committees. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, sons Briggs and Jack and dog, Finley.
Regional Director of Experience Design
Caplin joined the PRA family starting in 2016 as an Experience Designer with the Chicago office. With a love for creativity, she applies passion to her work by designing experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees. She volunteers her time as a member of MPI, holding previous positions on the Board of Directors and as a committee co-chair. With the excitement of joining the PRA Mountains West Region, Caplin brings a unique perspective on ways to showcase the Rocky Mountains and Lake Tahoe. In her free time, Caplin enjoys attending concerts, traveling, trying new restaurants, and time with friends and family!
Regional Director of Events
Aspen joined PRA as an Account Manager for the Hawaii office in 2015. During her time in the aloha state, she held titles and responsibilities in sales, experience design and event management. After a great three years, she decided to trade-in her surfboard for snow skis and relocate to Colorado. As Regional Director of Events, she is responsible for creating unforgettable experiences for large full-service programs.
Aspen began her event planning career at Texas Tech University while working towards a degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management, and comes to PRA with 12 years of event planning experience. In her free time, Aspen and her husband enjoy being tourists in their own town, exploring the best restaurants, breweries, hiking trails and locals-only spots that make Colorado such a unique destination.
Managing Director
Kellie began her career in the event industry at PRA Chicago in 2012 after studying Tourism Management at Indiana University. During her time at PRA Chicago she excelled in sales, experience design and event production. Kellie is excited trade in skyscrapers for the mountains as a leader of the Utah team and Mountains Region. Kellie’s favorite things about PRA are the relationships and true collaboration that take place between clients, team members and supplier partners to create unforgettable events. She has vast experience in complex events and enjoys proactive problem-solving to ensure that design and execution seamlessly coincide with a client’s vision and goals. Outside of work Kellie enjoys being outdoors snowboarding, biking, camping and as a true Pisces, any activity on or near the water. She also enjoys spending time with her partner, family and fur-baby Fallon.
Regional Sales Manager
Brandon has a passion for guiding, designing, and providing clients with information to make their events one of a kind and unforgettable. Brandon has been living in the Rocky Mountain Region for over 28 years, and he is happy to be bringing that experience and knowledge to the PRA Mountains West Region. He loves building on existing relationships and creating new ones. Brandon graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with a Bachelor’s Degree in United States History. He currently lives in Teton Village with his wife and twin daughters, Isabelle and Josephine.
Regional Program Financial Manager
Avena joined PRA after graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. During her time in school, Avena fell in love with events and dedicated her time to gaining valuable experience within the industry. She developed her passion for corporate events while working for a corporate event agency based in Chicago. After completing an internship at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, she knew that Colorado was where she was meant to be, and was ecstatic to join the team at PRA. In her free time, Avena enjoys being outdoors and exploring everything Colorado Springs has to offer.
Event Specialist
Jamie Karr brings a wealth of experience in hospitality and group sales from her tenure at Snowbird. She has cultivated a strong background in planning and supporting large-scale events, fostering client relationships, and delivering exceptional, memorable guest experiences.
Outside of work, Jamie is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, canyoneering, and boating during the summer months. She loves exploring new restaurants and often brings her two cats along on her camping adventures. With a passion for travel and discovery, Jamie is always seeking her next great adventure.
Regional Vice President, Mountains West
Heather has been with PRA since 2006 and has had the opportunity to work from the ground up, which has been instrumental in her success selling and executing the ultimate group experiences for clients visiting from around the World. She began her career with PRA in the Northern California office and now has the pleasure of overseeing the Mountains West Region.
Her passion for the events industry is apparent in her award-winning client events, past Presidency of the ILEA-NCC chapter and active involvement in FICP, MPI, SITE and PRA Committees. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, sons Briggs and Jack and dog, Finley.
Regional Director of Experience Design
Caplin joined the PRA family starting in 2016 as an Experience Designer with the Chicago office. With a love for creativity, she applies passion to her work by designing experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees. She volunteers her time as a member of MPI, holding previous positions on the Board of Directors and as a committee co-chair. With the excitement of joining the PRA Mountains West Region, Caplin brings a unique perspective on ways to showcase the Rocky Mountains and Lake Tahoe. In her free time, Caplin enjoys attending concerts, traveling, trying new restaurants, and time with friends and family!
Regional Director of Events
Aspen joined PRA as an Account Manager for the Hawaii office in 2015. During her time in the aloha state, she held titles and responsibilities in sales, experience design and event management. After a great three years, she decided to trade-in her surfboard for snow skis and relocate to Colorado. As Regional Director of Events, she is responsible for creating unforgettable experiences for large full-service programs.
Aspen began her event planning career at Texas Tech University while working towards a degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management, and comes to PRA with 12 years of event planning experience. In her free time, Aspen and her husband enjoy being tourists in their own town, exploring the best restaurants, breweries, hiking trails and locals-only spots that make Colorado such a unique destination.
Managing Director
Kellie began her career in the event industry at PRA Chicago in 2012 after studying Tourism Management at Indiana University. During her time at PRA Chicago she excelled in sales, experience design and event production. Kellie is excited trade in skyscrapers for the mountains as a leader of the Utah team and Mountains Region. Kellie’s favorite things about PRA are the relationships and true collaboration that take place between clients, team members and supplier partners to create unforgettable events. She has vast experience in complex events and enjoys proactive problem-solving to ensure that design and execution seamlessly coincide with a client’s vision and goals. Outside of work Kellie enjoys being outdoors snowboarding, biking, camping and as a true Pisces, any activity on or near the water. She also enjoys spending time with her partner, family and fur-baby Fallon.
Regional Sales Manager
Brandon has a passion for guiding, designing, and providing clients with information to make their events one of a kind and unforgettable. Brandon has been living in the Rocky Mountain Region for over 28 years, and he is happy to be bringing that experience and knowledge to the PRA Mountains West Region. He loves building on existing relationships and creating new ones. Brandon graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with a Bachelor’s Degree in United States History. He currently lives in Teton Village with his wife and twin daughters, Isabelle and Josephine.
Regional Program Financial Manager
Avena joined PRA after graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. During her time in school, Avena fell in love with events and dedicated her time to gaining valuable experience within the industry. She developed her passion for corporate events while working for a corporate event agency based in Chicago. After completing an internship at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, she knew that Colorado was where she was meant to be, and was ecstatic to join the team at PRA. In her free time, Avena enjoys being outdoors and exploring everything Colorado Springs has to offer.
Event Specialist
Jamie Karr brings a wealth of experience in hospitality and group sales from her tenure at Snowbird. She has cultivated a strong background in planning and supporting large-scale events, fostering client relationships, and delivering exceptional, memorable guest experiences.
Outside of work, Jamie is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, canyoneering, and boating during the summer months. She loves exploring new restaurants and often brings her two cats along on her camping adventures. With a passion for travel and discovery, Jamie is always seeking her next great adventure.
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