Our Team
FLEXX Productions, Fort Collins leading event experts, was created in 2003. PHILIP Gottula and his previous business partner started FLEXX Productions in a garage to bring what was missing in the event rental industry - customer service! And oh my, has FLEXX grown. For nearly 20 years, FLEXX Productions has overseen thousands of events with high-quality event rental products and an unsurpassed commitment to customer service. Check out our profiles to get to know the FLEXX family a little better.
OWNERSHIP
PHILLIP Gottula
Owner | Co-Founder
A proud Colorado native, PHIL established FLEXX Productions in 2003. Over the last several years, PHIL has used his charm to build his professional network and surround himself with the best team in town. As Owner and Co-Founder, PHIL enjoys constantly meeting new people and learning about new concepts that help keep FLEXX on the cutting edge of the industry.
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STACY Stolen
Director of Development/Internal Accounting
As our Director of Development/Internal Accounting, STACY brings many skills to our team. Though she joined our team in 2019, STACY has been consulting the business since 2012! With an immense background in human resources, laws, organization, and streamlining, she is overjoyed to now be a part of the FLEXX family and looks forward to putting her expertise to use within the company.
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KARA Schuch
Senior Event Manager
Since joining the FLEXX team in 2013, KARA has found a way to always get the job done while putting a smile on everyone's face - her quirky jokes and unusual vocabulary always keep her colleagues and clients guessing at what she'll say next. Her enthusiasm for her work and unparalleled commitment to each and every event she manages makes her a successful leader and key part of the FLEXX crew.
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RICK Risheill
Operations Manager
RICK has been on the FLEXX team in 2012. Born and raised in Fort Collins, he brings a local's knowledge to help conquer logistical problems. He now lives in Cheyenne, WY, but the commute doesn't stop him from working on this team. He loves conquering the elements and tackling the challenges that come with the job, so he couldn't stay away!
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JENNA Farmer
Lead Event Specialist/Marketing Associate
Since her junior year of college, JENNA knew she wanted to work in the event industry. Born and raised in Fort Collins, JENNA graduated from CSU with a major in Communication Studies and a minor in Sociology. She hopped on the FLEXX train back in 2015 and by using her prior event experience, she has been impressing us ever since.
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ZOE Schowe
Lead Event Specialist/Account Operator
ZOE joined our FLEXX Family in 2016. As Lead Event Specialist/Account Operator, she enjoys the balance of the daily routine in the office with the ever changing climate events bring. Her bright smile and passion for organization ensures smooth communication between clients and the crew.
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CHRISTINA Olivas
Event Specialist
Joining our team in 2019 is another Fort Collins native – CHRISTINA! With a knowledge about our community and some prior experience in events, we are thrilled to have her on our sales and event staff as an Event Specialist. CHRISTINA is excited to bring her love of building lasting relationships and teamwork with not only her coworkers, but with her clients as well. You can trust and count on her to execute your event!
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ZACH Young
Logistics Supervisor
As Logistics Supervisor, ZACH uses his leadership, efficiency skills, and awesome co-workers to make the “big jobs” successfully happen. Outside of the office, ZACH is known as the “puzzle wizard” for his love of fixing broken vehicles. He loves Colorado for the amazing season changes and culture.
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AARON Hickey
Lead Technician V
Some people love logistics. Others love conquering a challenge. AARON is more than savvy at both and has used these skills to work his way up the ladder to a Level 5 Lead Technician. His favorite part of working at FLEXX? Dumping water barrels. The Lubbock, Texas native joined FLEXX Productions in 2015, and has helped lead our teams through too many flawless set-ups and tear-downs to even count at this point,
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SEAN Hardiman
Lead Technician V
Back in 2015 is when we first met SEAN, and we’re thankful we did. He joined our team and used his ability to plan out and evaluate different jobs to quickly become a valued member of the crew. SEAN appreciates and enjoys the diversity of projects, venues, and clients this job offers.
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BRAEDEN Mora
Lead Technician IV
Joining us from Firestone, CO, BRAEDEN has been an integral part of our crew since the summer of 2016. He says his favorite part of the job is pounding stakes, but our favorite characteristics BRAEDEN brings to the team are his ingenuity, creativity, and positivity.
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RODNEY Cronin
Lead Technician III
RODNEY joined us back in 2018 and goodness are we lucky! He has some of the best customer service around and is like the energizer bunny when it comes to work. He also likes to add in that he can drive like Dale Earnhardt! When asked what his favorite part of the job was, he couldn’t decide between being able to see all different parts of our beautiful state or the ability to help people with their wedding day.
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TERRY Chapman
Lead Technician II
TERRY walked into our doors back in 2018, and we’re so glad he did. He is one of our hardest workers, and he works well with all others to complete event set-ups. You’ll never see him stop working – he’ll come up and ask for more work before he stops for a break. TERRY is also one of our biggest jokesters, so you know he’s always making everyone laugh!
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RICHARD Williams
Lead Technician II
Originally all the way from Bakersfield, CA, RICHARD decided Colorado was better and decided to come work for FLEXX in 2019. Well, technically he moved to Wyoming but he doesn’t mind the commute as long as he gets to work on the team. His favorite part about the company is that everyone on staff has been friendly and welcoming since he hopped on the FLEXX train. You’ll also never see RICHARD without a smile on his face – he’s always in a good mood and willing to be a team player.
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BRETT Franklin
Lead Technician I
BRETT (yet another Fort Collins native!) hopped on the FLEXX bandwagon in 2019. Bringing along his military experience, BRETT loves to complete tasks and event installations with the best attitude and attention to detail possible. He also has one of the kindest and genuine personalities around! His favorite part of working here is the team of people that surround him.
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DEAVEN Jones
Lead Technician I
DEAVEN has been on the team since 2019. This Colorado native – joining us from Loveland – enjoys setting up events in different cities across the state. He brings many skills to his role here at FLEXX, including time management, teamwork, and problem solving. He also loves that everyone on the team always has fun with what they’re working on.
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ANTHONY Smith
Lead Technician I
ANTHONY (TONY) has been part of our team since 2019. Born and raised in Fort Collins, he knows the city like the back of his hand, allowing him get from job site to job site easily. His favorite part about the job though is his fellow employees. He brings an appetite for hard work which we know said fellow employees appreciate and admire about him!
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SAGE Connelly
Warehouse Supervisor
Meet SAGE, our Warehouse Supervisor who joined our team back in 2018. He recently moved up to Cheyenne, WY, though SAGE is also from our home base of Fort Collins. His flexibility and problem-solving skills are attributes we are very grateful for back in our warehouse during event season. Ask SAGE what his favorite part about job is though and he'll say the people. This team is what brings him back day after day!
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ZACH Saltzman
Canvas Liaison
Though originally from Lake George, Michigan, ZACH seamlessly transitioned to being a part of a team filled with Colorado natives. ZACH has proven himself as an exceptional Canvas Liaison largely because of his firm belief that things run more smoothly when they’re clean and organized. He constantly looks forward to building even stronger relationships with the FLEXX team and clients.
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GRANT Schmalstich
Warehouse Technician
GRANT (another Fort Collins native!) is one of the hardest working team members we have. He joined our FLEXX team in 2019, and we haven't seen him stop working for a moment since then! He enjoys his responsibilities and following instructions to complete central warehouse tasks with his co-workers.
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JAMIE LEE Garcia
Warehouse Liaison
In October of 2017, JAMIE-LEE hopped on the FLEXX train and hasn't gotten off since - and we are so grateful for that! Though she is originally from Oklahoma City, OK, we are glad she ended up in Milliken/Johnstown here in CO so she was able to join our team. From working out in the field to working here in the warehouse, she can do it all.
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MARIA Morales
Soft Goods Supervisor
The FLEXX team welcomed MARIA in June 2014. As Soft Goods Supervisor, MARIA also goes by “Warehouse Mom” where she has a not-so-easy-task of maintaining our ever growing inventory. MARIA’s spunky personality, dedication to the FLEXX team and great work ethic makes her a vital part of the success of the company.
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JODY Roberts
Soft Goods Lead
JODY came to Colorado from El Paso, TX. She absolutely loves all of the outdoor activities this great state offers all year round. She found FLEXX back in 2019, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have her on our team! Working in our Soft Goods department, JODY quickly became our Soft Goods Lead Technician with her incredible organization skills and her consistently positive attitude. Her favorite part about the company is working alongside her team of co-workers.
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