Cathi Thompson
Chairman and Founder
The Bridal and Event Networking Group (BENG) was conceived to provide opportunities for vendors, who provide goods and services to weddings and events, to network and build professional peer relationships.
Since 2005, it has been my pleasure to lead this great group of Vendors who daily promote excellence in the event industry.
Board of Directors:
The board of directors is the group of individuals appointed to represent members. The board's responsibility is to establish policies for BENG and provide oversight. The board makes all decisions regarding the governance of the organization. All board positions are voluntary. We meet at the end of the month to address the business of the group and to approve any new applications.
Lisa Wallrath
Dynamic Entertainment Productions
Treasurer
Lisa has a full service DJ Entertainment company and joined the group in 2015. She brings her extensive business experience to the role of Treasurer. The treasurer is responsible for general financial oversight. The treasurer works with the board to budget and keeps sound financial records.
Mark Pirozzolo
Aztec Events & Tents
Mark is sales manager at Aztec Events & Tents supporting the wedding and event industry in the Houston and surrounding areas. Mark is very connected to industry professionals and is a long time board member of BENGMC.
Jonetta Barnett
Jonetta B Productions
VP Membership
Jonetta joined the group in 2014 to build peer relationships within the bridal and event industry. As VP of membership she oversees the membership and website elements of the group. If you have questions about the Membership Directory OR want to Apply, Reach Out, She may be able to help.
Wendy Yates
Bluebonnet Entertainment
SECRETARY
A family-owned business, Bluebonnet Entertainment LLC was founded by mother (Wendy Yates) and daughter (Victoria Slater.)
Helping to make your next event Magical!
Phil Nicosia
Pallotta's Italian Grill
Owner of Pallotta's Italian Grill. A local family owned Italian restaurant that caters to quality & consistency. Phil is a long time member and supporter of this networking group.
Jessica Hogland
ADORA
Jessica is the owner of Adora, a state licensed private security company. Jessica joined BENG in 2023 to build relationships within the bridal and event industry in hopes to connect with the behind the scene professionals. As the hospitality coordinator, Jessica recruits current members to volunteer at the monthly meetings to assist with welcoming all attendees, organizing/assisting with door prizes and with the invocation prayer to start the meeting.
Buffy Scott
Wedding | Event Coordinator
Buffy Scott brings experience as the founder of a full-service event planning firm producing black-tie galas, nonprofit fundraisers, and corporate events for over a decade. She has also served as a Director of Sales and consulted with venues and hospitality businesses on hiring, team training, and operational strategy. With more than two decades of leadership experience, Buffy Scott continues to support industry professionals through Event Support Solutions and believes BENG is a professional family built on collaboration and shared success.
Molly Buffham
Donut Junkie
Molly is proud to have introduced her mini-donut catering to the Greater Houston area in 2018. Donut Junkie started in 2010 and has traveled with her military family over three states. To her, being a part of BENG is more than just a networking group. It's friendships, business to business relationships, a support group, and what she likes to call, "her church."
Argelio Deleon
Prestige Events
I started Prestige Signature Events from my passion for music. That passion has taken me to DJ all types of events such as Weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, Christian and Corporate Events.