Wedding Specialists
Our experienced wedding specialists will assess your ceremony & reception plans to make sure your wedding is tailored to match your every need, from your guest count down to our prix-fixe menus.
Rachel Radetsky
Director of Catering & Conference Services
Born and raised in Colorado, Rachel moved to Steamboat in 2003 and spent time working in non-profit event planning before joining the Steamboat team in 2007. Rachel has worked many roles with the resort including Night Dining Manager, Banquet Manager and Conference Services Manager. Her resort knowledge, 20+ years of experience in food and beverage, as well as her tenure in event planning and management, led her to becoming the Director in October of 2022. Rachel now leads the Catering and Conference Services department which oversees the planning and execution of weddings, special events and conferences at the resort. She sets up every event for success with her attention to detail, knowledge and strong relationships within the Steamboat and event communities.
Kari Bumgarner
Catering & Conference Services Manager
Bumgarner joined the Steamboat team in December of 2021, bringing ten years of experience in event management and tradeshow coordination. Bumgarner strives to customize each event to make her clients’ ideas come to life, making your event perfect no matter if it is simple or a large event with complicated details.
Ginelle Gross
Catering & Conference Services Manager
A North Carolina native, Ginelle has called Colorado home since 2016, having lived in Denver and Boulder before relocating to the beautiful Steamboat Springs to join the Resort’s wedding team. Having spent six years in the catering and event industry, plus firsthand experience in wedding coordination, she is detail oriented and well versed on all the behind-the-scenes aspects of hosting a seamless wedding event. Ginelle will always work hard to find solutions to any problems and answers to any questions that may arise, both before and during your special day. Ultimately, she finds joy in seeing everything come together to create a memorable day you will cherish for a lifetime.
Emma Barnhill
Conference Services Coordinator
A lifelong resident of North Carolina, Emma had always dreamed of calling the hills and valleys of Colorado home. Joining the Conference Services Team in Summer 2022, she immediately fell in love with the small-town charm and awe-inspiring beauty of Steamboat Springs. With experience in countless types of events and a bachelor’s degree in Event and Hospitality Management, Emma combines her operational experience, unwavering enthusiasm, and love of the mountains to ensure that your Steamboat event is truly unforgettable.