Renee Radabaugh, CMP
President & CEO
About Us
We Are Paragon
Excellence is our standard. As partners in event and association management, we lead every engagement with strategy and precision. We're the strategists, architects, creators, and producers who cultivate communities and activate brands. Here, our work is our Signature.
Our Story
From a flower shop to a strategic collective
We began as a flower shop rooted in craftsmanship, evolving into Paragon Events in 1989 as demand for corporate events grew. As a women-led organization, our WBENC certification strengthened our commitment to access and representation. Our expansion into association management followed naturally as clients trusted us to guide their communities year-round. Today, Paragon delivers programs that perform under pressure, carrying complexity and protecting outcomes at every step.
- 1987Founded as a flower shop, rooted in craftsmanship
- 1989Paragon Events founded as demand for corporate events grew
- 2006WBENC certified as a women-led business
- 2026Paragon Group: specialized expertise, one strategic group
Meet our Paragonians
Join Our Team →Meet Our Team
The planners, producers, and problem-solvers who keep your events energized and your associations thriving.
Leadership
Francesca Radabaugh, CAE
COO & President of Association Management
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Marian Trestini
Director of Association Management
Mark Leinwohl
Director of Finance
Association Management
Ashley Marcum
Association Manager
Andrea Aguirre
Association Administrator
Tierra Broughton
Marketing Coordinator
Trish Capuano, CMP
Manager of Meetings & Events
Meetings & Events
Alicia Freed
Manager of Meetings & Events
Hannah Shweky
Senior Event Coordinator
Tracy Fairman
Event Project Manager
Victoria Torres, CMEM
Event Marketing Specialist
Marketing
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Nina Rumbos
Placeholder, title coming soon
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Yamina Marlow
Placeholder, title coming soon
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Noelle Vasquez
Placeholder, title coming soon
Finance & Bookkeeping
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Denise Prince
Bookkeeper
Kamille Tolentino
Bookkeeper
Administration & Design
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Starr Debrowski
Office Manager and Administrative Assistant
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Francis Daron
Graphic Designer
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Jayson Quimada
Graphic Designer
Join our team
View Open RolesWe're always looking for talented people who lead with heart.
If excellence is your standard too, we'd love to meet you.
Our Evolution
The Evolution of Our Brand
From floral beginnings in 1987 to the Paragon of today.
Our Mission
Communities, brought together.
We fuel member retention and lead generation through experiences that bring communities together. Our mission is to create growth with the kind of crisis-ready, peace-of-mind execution leaders rely on.
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Crisis-ready, peace-of-mind execution leaders rely on.
Paragon ethos
What guides us
Our Mission & Values
Innovation
We continuously evolve to meet changing client needs and industry demands.
Excellence
We hold every detail to the highest standard, from concept to execution.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in every partnership.
Curiosity
We ask the right questions to uncover deeper opportunities and insights.
Unity
We work as an extension of our clients' teams, not outside of them.
Impact
We measure success by the growth and connection we create for the communities we serve.