ABOUT US
Making Dreams Come True
" The Day Starts With Redbull "
Kevin Cummings, CEO of ARS Events
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Kevin Cummings has produced special events since 2003, bringing nearly two decades of event planning expertise and party planning innovation to the industry. As the founder and CEO of ARS Events, Kevin's mission is to deliver party planners, wedding planners, and event planners a "One Stop Shop" experience, making it easy for clients to bring their event visions to life with a seamless and comprehensive approach. His unique leadership style and visionary mindset allow him to conceptualize and execute experiences that are both memorable and meticulously planned.
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In his role, Kevin drives ARS Events' strategic direction and oversees the execution of its business plan. He is actively involved in multiple company areas, including coaching, financial planning and analysis, marketing, event planning, and production management. His leadership has resulted in a proven track record of developing corporate strategies, building high-performance teams, and leading organizations with branding, promotions, team building, holiday events, conferences, tradeshows, picnics, exhibit booths, and convention entertainment.
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Before founding ARS Events, Kevin served as a Certified Financial Manager at Merrill Lynch, where he specialized in client management, estate planning, business solutions, insurance, finance, information technology, and investments. This background in financial services provided him with a strong foundation for success as an entrepreneur and leader in the events industry.
Turning a Vision into Reality
" The Day Always Starts With Coffee "
Jamie oversees all financial activities for the organization, bringing a strategic approach to managing both day-to-day financial operations and high-level advisory responsibilities. As Financial Director, Jamie leads a team of finance and accounting professionals responsible for core operational functions, ensuring that revenue targets and earnings goals are met while maintaining stable cash flow. Jamie also provides strategic counsel to the CEO, supporting the company’s financial health and long-term vision.
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In addition to guiding financial performance, Jamie collaborates with department heads across the organization, helping revenue-generating teams maximize profits and assisting others in controlling expenses without compromising customer satisfaction or the company’s reputation. Jamie's role also includes critical oversight of government and rental contracts, vendor relations, and payments, ensuring precision and efficiency in all financial dealings.
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As a finance graduate from the University of Maryland, Jamie brings exceptional attention to detail, especially in managing complex contracts and maintaining strong client relationships. Jamie's combined expertise in finance and event planning ensures that both fiscal goals and client expectations are consistently met.
A Perfectionist On Every Detail
" The Day Starts With A Smile "
Larry is an event planning specialist known for his seamless logistics and "one-stop shop" approach, helping clients bring their visions to life. A master in tent planning and event design, Larry combines his artistic talent with cutting-edge technology and a natural gift for venue rental problem-solving solutions, making him the ideal partner for creating memorable events.
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With a deep understanding that no two events are alike, Larry takes pride in designing unique celebrations, whether for a wedding, corporate event, or social gathering. He listens to each client's vision and crafts an experience with personality, style, and purpose, tailored perfectly to their dreams.
Larry offers expert event solutions to venues, hotels, caterers, and planners across Virginia, DC, Baltimore, and Maryland, creating impactful experiences for each client.
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As someone who "holds the key to the party," Larry brings both creativity and precision to every project, ensuring that each event is as distinctive and memorable as it is flawlessly executed.