Our Team
Patricia Huston, CMP
Patricia Huston is a seasoned event planning administrator with over 26 years of experience
in corporate and higher education settings. She began her career by climbing the ranks
within the city’s largest hotels while earning a B.A. in Political Science from The
Ohio State University. Patricia then brought her expertise to Marriott International,
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and New Albany Country Club, where she refined her administrative
skills, passion for delivering high-quality events, and commitment to excellent customer
service.
Throughout her career, Patricia has orchestrated a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate and social functions, including the prestigious Arnold Classic and visits from national and international dignitaries. In her current role, she has successfully developed and managed a thriving conference department and student work-study program.
Outside of work, Patricia enjoys sharing pictures and stories of her grandson Remy with anyone who will listen, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Gregory Hetterscheidt
Using his extensive experience in event planning and logistics to deliver stellar
events to clients is Greg’s ultimate goal. After spending over a decade working in
the hospitality industry, he has been proud to serve the Columbus State community
since 2019.
Working as the Event & Food Services Supervisor, he bridges the gap between the college’s vendors and clients to deliver high level amenities for campus community members. Additionally, he continues to be an engaging planner for community partners and strives to create the perfect space for their reception, seminar, or workshop. Greg enjoys creating and cultivating lasting partnerships with government, corporate, and non-profit organizations across Central Ohio and beyond.
Greg has achieved Certified Meeting Professional status through the Events Industry Council and holds an Associate’s Degree from The Golf Academy of America, Myrtle Beach.
While not hard at work he enjoys golf, camping, and attending to his and his wife’s menagerie of dorky pets
Felicia Circelli
Felicia discovered her passion for the event industry while studying at the University
of Iowa. She began her career with the catering team at Piada Italian Street Food
in Columbus, where she excelled in building guest relationships, delivering exceptional
service for diverse social and corporate events, and managing day-to-day catering
logistics across nine restaurant locations. Felicia played a key role in Piada’s expansion
into the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham areas by leveraging her strong networking skills
and goal-oriented approach to significantly build their catering presence within the
North Carolina community.
With dual BAs in English & Creative Writing and Communication Studies, Felicia brings a creative lens and a client-focused approach to every event. She is dedicated to transforming clients' visions into reality and is thrilled to contribute her expertise and passion to the Conference & Events Services team at Columbus State.
Off the clock, Felicia enjoys reading books and writing her own, planning her next big trip, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Josh Hoy
With a flair for organization and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences,
Josh is an event coordinator known for turning visions into reality. With years of
hospitality knowledge and experience in the event planning industry, he excels in
orchestrating everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. A graduate
from Bowling Green State University, Josh combines a keen eye for detail with a knack
for innovative problem-solving. His journey began by working for American Cruise Lines,
where he honed his skills in managing logistics, social skills, time management, and
professionalism. Whether it’s a corporate conference, a wedding, or a community event,
he brings enthusiasm and expertise to every project, ensuring that each event is not
just successful, but truly special. When Josh isn’t busy crafting the next great event,
he enjoys backpacking, running, thrifting, and spending time with friends.
Lizzy Elwell
Lizzy discovered her passion for event planning while working retail. When a local
women’s group organized a series of fashion shows and sought a store to supply clothing
and accessories, she eagerly took on the role of helping with outfit selection and
managing the logistics. The thrill of the behind-the-scenes action and the excitement
of the participants inspired her to pursue a career in events.
After earning a B.S. in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona, she began her career as a Venue Coordinator at a local wedding venue. She later spent five years as an Event Coordinator at the University of California, San Diego, where she honed her skills managing a diverse array of events, including conferences, weddings, and Mitzvahs.
Off the clock, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, spending quality time with friends and family, and exploring new places.
Matt Moore
Matt began honing his technical skills in college by working as an A/V tech for on-campus functions and doing a variety of production work for student-led events.
After graduating, he went on to become Lead Technician and Event Supervisor at an event production company. With a desire to provide seamless, high-quality experiences to every client, Matt spent his days traveling between multiple states and throughout Ohio engineering video and audio content for events ranging from small meetings to large corporate functions, conventions, and festivals. Within Columbus, he has executed technical productions at the Ohio Statehouse, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and various hotels throughout the city, and is now happy to be bringing his diverse skillset to the Conference and Events Services team at Columbus State!
Outside of work, Matt enjoys playing music, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.
Kyle Strohecker
As our Audio Visual Technician, Kyle brings 12 years of experience to the Conference
and Event Services team. He started his career at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, joining
a team of peers to build the Technical Entertainment department from the ground up.
He oversaw all animal shows, Jack Hanna special events, and the installation, management
and operations of all AV equipment. From there, Kyle went to the corporate sector
and worked for PSAV. Now with Columbus State Conference and Event Services, Kyle brings
great customer service, creative insight, and vast knowledge of the Audio Visual realm
assisting internal and external clients bringing their vision to life.
Bri Wears
Bri Wears has been with Columbus State Community College since 2017 in the role of
Specialist. As Specialist, Bri is responsible for all department billing, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and supply chain management.
Bri is an alumni of Otterbein University, having earned her Bachelor’s in Business Psychology. She is continuing her education as a graduate student at Franklin University, pursuing a Master’s of Science. Bri is a member of ATD and CUPA-HR. Within the college, she serves as an Equity Advocate as well as both a Staff Advisory Council member and a Policy Council member. In the extraordinary event that Bri has a few spare minutes of free time, she can be found in her kitchen baking and cooking while streaming Netflix or sneaking off to the bookstore.