Over the course of this year, we are highlighting the incredible team members that make us who we are as Beyer Brown. In the past few years, we have expanded and embraced the idea of working remotely, and hiring in many different areas. As such, over half of our team is located outside of Orlando! We wanted to help put faces to names, and showcase our team and all the areas where they work! If you haven’t had a chance to meet our team members we highlighted so far, check out our posts for January, February, and March! In our fourth monthly Get to Know us series, we’re highlighting four Beyer Brownies with some bite-size facts about them.
For the month of April, we are highlighting Shanna Smith, Leah Neumann, Jill Last, and Alana Grossman.
Project Director
Orlando, FL
Shanna Smith
What’s your favorite hobby?
Reading
Do you have any pets?
Yes! A dog – my sweet Sunny girl.
Favorite color?
Blue
Favorite candy?
Chocolate
Favorite Snack?
Charcuterie Board
Favorite Soda?
Root Beer – the kind from Culvers
Favorite Sports Team?
Green Bay Packers. GO PACK GO!
Favorite Movie?
The Godfather
Favorite Animal?
Tiger
Favorite Season?
Spring
Favorite Food?
Chicken Parmesan
What’s your favorite place to visit?
Napa Valley, CA
Where is your dream place to visit you haven’t seen yet?
Italy
What has been one of your favorite projects you have worked on?
A portfolio of seven different Marriott projects
Do you have a favorite memory at Beyer Brown?
There have been so many over the years! A big one was having the opportunity to travel to Shanghai for a factory tour to review product for one of my past projects.
What do you like most about working at Beyer Brown, or in this industry in general?
Working for BB is fun! We have a wonderful team that is a pleasure to work with. It is great working in the industry with so many talented, creative people. Having a hand in watching our client’s vision become a reality, is super rewarding.
Sr. Project Manager
Denver, CO
Leah Neumann
What’s your favorite hobby?
Baking/ Decorating Cakes
Do you have any pets?
No, but I would love a dog or a cat
Favorite color?
Green
Favorite candy?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Favorite Snack?
Cheese and Crackers
Favorite Soda?
Dr. Pepper
Favorite Animal?
Elephant
Favorite Season?
Fall
Favorite Food?
Pasta Raphael
What’s your favorite place to visit?
The Boundry Waters
Where is your dream place to visit you haven’t seen yet?
Italy or Ireland
What has been one of your favorite projects you have worked on?
My First Project with Beyer Brown – Max Daytona
Do you have a favorite memory at Beyer Brown?
Beyer Browns all company Christmas party where I was able to meet all the people, I see on a weekly basis but had not yet met.
What do you like most about working at Beyer Brown, or in this industry in general?
My favorite thing about working at Beyer Brown is the people that I work with and the support that we give each other.
Sr. Project Manager
Orlando, FL
Jill Last
What’s your favorite hobby?
Gardening
Do you have any pets?
No
Favorite color?
Purple
Favorite candy?
Dark Chocolate
Favorite Sports Team?
Green Bay Packers
Favorite Snack?
Popcorn
Favorite Movie?
Harry Potter Series
Favorite Soda?
Ginger Ale
Favorite Soda?
Ginger Ale
Favorite Animal?
Sea Turtle
Favorite Food?
Anything Italian
What’s your favorite place to visit?
The beach
Where is your dream place to visit you haven’t seen yet?
Greece
What has been one of your favorite projects you have worked on?
The Radical – Asheville, NC
Do you have a favorite memory at Beyer Brown?
Our 45th Anniversary Celebration
What do you like most about working at Beyer Brown, or in this industry in general?
I am thriving in the fast-paced environment that is hospitality, due to the fantastic support from Beyer Brown, vendors, clients and designers. It’s a small tight-knit community that makes a big impact!
Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Alana Grossman
What’s your favorite hobby?
Theatre and Singing!
Do you have any pets?
Nope
Favorite Color?
Purple
Favorite Candy?
Dark Chocolate
Favorite Sports Teams?
Don’t have one, but my obligatory answer is the Cubs or Bulls
Favorite Movie?
Pride and Prejudice
Favorite Snack?
Seaweed Snacks!
Favorite Soda?
Root Beer
Favorite Animal?
Dogs and Cats
Favorite Season?
Summer
Favorite Food?
Sushi
What’s your favorite place to visit?
Yosemite or anywhere outdoors!
Where is your dream place to visit you haven’t seen yet?
Japan
What has been one of your favorite projects you have worked on?
Royal Sonesta Boston
A favorite memory at Beyer Brown?
One of my favorite memories was spending the day with the team in Chicago! We saw a game at Wrigley Field and then spent some time hanging out at local bars and spending quality time with everyone! It was a blast.
What do you like most about working at Beyer Brown, or in this industry in general?
I love that Beyer Brown supports its team! This industry can be so stressful and a lot of clients can have unrealistic expectations. I have always felt like Beyer Brown has trusted me and has never put me in a situation where I was set up to fail. Its so refreshing!
