Our Party
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
CHARLIE FELDBAUM | Chairman | info@apresparty.com
Charlie was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated from LaSalle University. He began his career as a stockbroker before moving to the Midwest, where he spent 13 years in residential real estate. Over 38 years ago, Charlie relocated to Minneapolis to fulfill a long-standing goal of owning his own business. That vision became a reality with Après, which recently celebrated its 38th anniversary.
With a sharp eye for detail, a drive for excellence, and a natural gift for leadership, Charlie helped establish Après as the premier provider of upscale rentals and event services in the region. As a family-owned and family-operated company, Après takes pride in its close-knit team, which includes many relatives working side by side.
Charlie’s son, Michael, joined the company in 1995, working summers through high school and college. After graduating, he became a sales assistant and steadily rose through the ranks. In 2017, Michael was named President, bringing fresh perspective, strong people skills, and a modern approach to the business. Under his leadership, Après has continued to evolve while staying true to its core values.
The company’s strength lies in its dedicated, long-standing team, many of whom helped steer Après through the challenges of the pandemic. Charlie credits the company’s enduring success to the people behind it and the community that has supported them for more than 38 years.
Après is deeply grateful to its loyal customers. The company’s story is one of family, commitment, and the relationships that have made it all possible.
MICHAEL FELDBAUM | President | mfeldbaum@apresparty.com
STEVE JOHNSON | General Manager | sjohnson@apresparty.com
Steve has been a key part of the Après team since 1995, when he joined as Assistant General Manager under Will Decko. Just two years later, he stepped into the General Manager role, a position he’s proudly held ever since.
What Steve enjoys most about Après is the variety. Every day brings new challenges and moving parts, and he thrives on the dynamic nature of the business. No two days are ever the same, and that’s exactly how he likes it.
Outside of work, Steve enjoys golfing, woodworking, and spending time with his dog, Luna, who never complains about getting too many pets.
DIRECTORS
CRAIG OLIVER | Director of Operations | coliver@apresparty.com
Craig was born in Michigan and moved to beautiful northern Wisconsin at the age of seven. Now proudly serving as Après’ resident Cheesehead, he brings decades of industry experience and good humor to the team.
After earning his business degree from UW–La Crosse, Craig began his career in food service management, which eventually led him into the fast-paced world of catering. His time in catering opened the door to a 21-year run at AARCEE Party and Tent Rental. Following a brief “retirement” and a part-time stint at FedEx, Craig realized he wasn’t quite ready to slow down. Fortunately, Charlie and Mike were brave enough to bring him on board, and the rest is still being written.
Craig has been happily married for 40 years and is the proud father of two grown daughters. In January 2022, he became a grandpa to Harper Anderson. In his free time, Craig enjoys live music, motorcycle rides, downhill skiing, golf, and the occasional scuba dive.
JIM BACH | Director of Tenting | jbach@apresparty.com
Jim was born and raised in Bloomington, Minnesota, and graduated from Normandale Community College. Though he originally planned a career in law enforcement, life had other plans—and he found his way into the party rental business (go figure!).
Jim has been an essential part of the Après team for over 35 years, celebrating this milestone in June of 2025. Throughout his time here, he’s worn many hats, from delivery driver and crew chief to warehouse manager, and now Director of Tent Operations. For the past 35 years, Jim has focused on the sales side of the business, where his knowledge, problem-solving skills, and calm under pressure have made him a trusted resource for clients and coworkers alike.
He thrives on the wide range of challenges the event world brings, whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large-scale event hosting thousands. Some timelines are generous, others are tight enough to keep him up at night, but the satisfaction of pulling it all off makes it worth it. For Jim, there’s nothing better than working with a variety of clients and seeing the impact Après can make when everything comes together.
When he’s not at work, Jim enjoys traveling with his wife and trying out local breweries with her and their two sons.
KELLY TARMAN | Director of Finance & Accounting | ktarman@apresparty.com
Kelly was born and raised in Hopkins, Minnesota. After graduation, she moved to Chaska, where she met her husband, Alan. Together, they stay active in their community and church and enjoy a full house with four two-legged children and five four-legged ones—never a dull moment!
Kelly joined Après in August 2008. After nearly four years in an assistant role, she was promoted to Director of Finance, a position in which she continues to bring precision, dedication, and heart to everything she does.
A true travel enthusiast, Kelly’s favorite way to see the world is by cruise ship. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, getting lost in a good book, catching a movie, listening to music, and taking long walks whenever Minnesota blesses us with warm weather.
Looking ahead, Kelly’s dream is to retire in Florida, ideally close to her favorite cruise ports, ready for her next adventure.
KIMBERLY GEISLER | Director of Product Management | kgeisler@apresparty.com
Locally grown, Kimi graduated from Colorado State University with a major in Restaurant and Resort Management and a minor in Business. She has previously worked as a full-time nanny, retail merchandiser, customer service specialist, golf event manager, bartender & server. Now a dedicated Après employee of almost 18 years, Kimi has worked in several different departments within the company. She started in the draping department, moved into the design department, and then transitioned into a sales assistant. She began to take on more company-wide projects and juggle many different roles. In 2017, she became Director of Product Management – she purchases current and new rental items, as well as oversees and analyzes our entire inventory. While running the website, attempting to keep company-wide organization and efficiency, she helped transition Après over to new rental software, Alert, in 2018, and continues to learn and teach her coworkers. In 2021, she took over managing all inventory purchasing. She dabbles in IT, designs Après apparel, coordinates employee appreciation events, helps to keep the showroom looking beautiful, creates graphics for our trucks, and designs advertising and marketing material. She loves her job and never has a shortage of things to do – and she is still learning how to say no! When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tim, and loves being a multitasking mom of Finnegan (8), Sullivan (7) and Bellamy (4). In her very little free time, she loves entertaining family and friends, traveling, organizing, wine, home remodeling and trying new restaurants.
EVENT SPECIALISTS
ANDREA BACH | Senior Event Specialist | abach@apresparty.com
Born and raised in Bloomington, Andréa has been working at Après for over 27 years. After going to college to get a Nursing degree, Andréa quickly found out nursing was not for her. She started out as a receptionist at Après and worked her way up the ranks to become an enthusiastic Event Specialist. The event world excites her, especially knowing that each event is unique in its own way. She believes that each event deserves her full attention no matter how big or small the event. Andréa doesn’t like the word “no…” her coworkers always say, “If there’s a Drea, there’s a way!
When she is not planning events she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Favorite Motto: Laughter is the best medicine!
BECKY MASSOP | Event Specialist | bmassop@apresparty.com
Becky is an optimistic, hardworking, and dedicated Event Specialist who helps people create customized events tailored to perfection.
Born in Austin, Minnesota, she later moved to Minneapolis after graduating from Mankato State University. Becky believes that there is no substitute for outstanding customer service and an acute attention to detail. With over 25 years in the event business, she is able to seamlessly combine her client’s vision with personal expertise to create unforgettable memories. It’s her commitment to excellence that has her clients coming back event after event. She is most thankful for her talented, hardworking co-workers that work tirelessly as a team to ensure that every customer is happy and taken care of. Becky is excited to continue to help and guide her customers to create those special life-long memories through the events they plan together.
Becky resides in New Hope with her husband Brad and has three wonderful children that keep her very busy with lots of activities, love, and laughter.
KATIEE WANDMACHER | Senior Event Specialist | kwandmacher@apresparty.com
Born and raised in St. Paul, Katiee honed her skills in the catering and event industry on the East Coast. After returning home to Minnesota, she landed at Après where she has been working since 2005. Her 25+ years of experience in the event industry includes work that has been recognized with the prestigious Star and ICON Awards. Katiee is a dynamic Senior Event Specialist with a keen sense of style, creativity and unparalleled customer service which is reflected in all her work whether it be an event for 15 or 1,500 people.
When not at Après, Katiee enjoys working out, cooking, reading, skiing, golfing, pickleball, going to bed early :) and good times with family and friends.
EMILY PETER | Sales Assistant to Katiee, Design Assistant | epeter@apresparty.com
A Rochester native, Emily moved to the cities for college and graduated with a degree in music business. Soon after graduating, she realized managing artists was not too different than managing events and joined the hospitality industry, over 12 years ago! Beginning with coordinating weddings for the Minneapolis Park Board, she then moved to catering events and venue management. However, the décor side of events is where Emily always hoped to land, and now that she has been here for eight years, she couldn’t be happier! When at Après, Emily is sales assistant to Katiee, manages content and social media for Après, designs and maintains the showroom, stays current with Alert features (our rental software), and is always searching for the latest and greatest linens and rental items. When Emily is not at work, she enjoys decorating her home, being outdoors (especially on a 90 degree day!), spending time with her partner Phillip, and catching up on reality TV. She looks forward to helping create memorable and beautiful events!
KARLA VITEZ | Sales Assistant to Andrea & Jim | kvitez@apresparty.com
Karla was born and raised in Bloomington, Minnesota. She has worked at Après for the past 25+ years as a Sales Assistant to Andrea & Jim.
Karla resides in Burnsville with her husband and three teenage children. In her spare time, she loves reading, crafting, spending weekends at their cabin, and playing taxi driver for the kids' sporting events.
ACCOUNTING & ADMISTRATION
JENNY OLAFSON | Accounting Administrator | jolafson@apresparty.com
Jenny was born and raised here in Minnesota. She has been with Après for seven years and has the honor of wearing many hats. As accounts receivable, she sends out statements, invoices and collects payments. She also attends as many Alert (our rental software) conferences as Charlie will let her, returning with a wealth of knowledge and ready to share with anyone that will listen. As a problem solver, Jenny likes to dabble in IT and is one of the go-to people to troubleshoot computer, printer, and phone issues.
Jenny has been married 27 years and has three amazing kids (one works here full time and one who is enjoying his first summer here in 2023). They enjoy their annual family fishing trip to Lake Winnie—especially when the girls team wins the yearly fishing challenge. She is planning to go on more cruises to beautiful and warm destinations. In her free time, she enjoys reading, golfing (at least attempting to) and spending time with family and friends.
JORDYN CAMPBELL | Administrative Assistant | jcampbell@apresparty.com
Jordyn was born and raised in Brooklyn Park. After working several different part time jobs, including Target (which she can’t give up) she landed at Après in 2021 as administrative assistant. Her friendly smile will greet you as you walk in. You may hear from her if you have an upcoming will call order or if you forgot to return something. When she’s not at Après (or target) Jordyn enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
DEPARTMENT MANAGERS
JEFF MOORE | Warehouse Manager | jmoore@apresparty.com
Jeff has worked at Après for 25 years, from delivery helper to driver to now, our warehouse manager. Jeff enjoys his free time and likes to spend time disc golfing, catching up on sleep, and spending time with his pets. Jeff is known for scheduling a time for the team to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children.
LUIS CASILLAS | Dish Room Manager | luis@apresparty.com
Luis has worked for Apres for 26 years either in our dish room or managing the dish room. Luis and his wife have five boys! He enjoys playing soccer with his kids and watching them play soccer. Luis also enjoys the outdoors and all it has to offer; fishing, hunting, camping, anything outdoors even in the winter!
MEGAN SCHMIDT | Linen and Décor Manager | mschmidt@apresparty.com
Megan was born and raised in Dayton, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2018 with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management with an emphasis in Event Planning. Shortly after graduating Megan landed at Après as a décor assistant. From working in the decor side of the event industry she has discovered she loves the art of draping. Especially being able to transform a venue or one of our tents into an event space of your dreams! Over the past five years working at Après she has worked her way up to be our Linen and Décor Manager.
When not working late nights or weekends Megan enjoys reading, doing puzzles and making book folding art. She has even made a few pieces of art that you can find in our sales staff’s offices. Megan resides in Crystal but always makes time to visit her mother and furry sister, Ellie - a chihuahua mix, at least once a week!
PHILLIP GALVAN | Production Supervisor | pgalvan@apresparty.com
Phillip, a California native, moved to the Midwest to acquire his Music Production degree in St. Paul, Minnesota. After college he moved to Minneapolis where he honed his craft by producing for local artist and managing live sound for corporate events. Transitioning to Après, Phillip started at Will Call where he assisted Adrian with customer pickups and returns. Two eventful summers later Phillip assumed the role of Production Supervisor, overseeing production processes, ensuring quality control, and optimizing workflow efficiency. During his leisure, Phillip frequents Minnesota’s lakes and state parks with his partner Emily, rooting for the Los Angeles Rams on gameday, and cherishes visits to his family back home in California whenever possible.