If you are planning on hosting your big day at one of our gorgeous properties or with our delicious catering company then you are sure to work with one of these fabulous wedding planners.  You all know me here at Saratoga National, but here is a sneak peak at the amazing coordinators at the Hall of Springs, Glen Sanders Mansion & Mansion Catering!

Kevin Sykes, Hall of Springs

After studying at Schenectady Community College’s Hospitality Department, Kevin joined Albany Country Club as Maitre d’. He moved on to become a waiter at Ogden’s Restaurant but had bigger plans in sight. Kevin assisted in the opening of Unique Catering and ran every facet of the operation for five years. It was in 1991 that Kevin joined our company, and has played a dynamic role ever since. He began in Customer Service at Glen Sanders Mansion before becoming Banquet Manager, a position he held until 1995. Today Kevin plans a multitude of events at the Hall of Springs as well as events throughout the Capital Region with Mansion Catering. Kevin’s vast knowledge and impeccable taste makes his clients feel at ease that their event will be better than even they had imagined.

Maria DeMartino, Glen Sanders Mansion

Maria brings over 20 years of experience to Glen Sanders Mansion. After attending SUNY Plattsburgh, Maria moved on to work at the Boca Raton Hotel and Club and later became Beverage Manager at the Intercontinental Hotel and Club in Miami, Florida. Maria joined Angelo Mazzone in opening the Manhattan Exchange Restaurant, where she took on the position of Restaurant Manager. She has been with the Glen Sanders Mansion for 17 years now, where her role as wedding event planner has helped make Glen Sanders Mansion known for its exquisite ceremonies and receptions. Her warm personality ensures that all of her brides are comfortable with the wedding planning process and she truly loves keeping the brides in touch with what’s really important to them on their special day. The comfortable and personal setting she creates for her clients as well as her “call me anytime” policy have led to many life-long relationships, usually moving on to plan baby showers and family events!

Traci Montanino, Mansion Catering

Traci got her start at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City studying Fashion Design, Buying & Merchandising. She then worked as a Menswear Designer and Merchandiser for Donna Karan Collection, Valentino and Joseph Abboud. Upon moving to the Capital District in early 2001, she became an Event Planner for Birch Hill Catering & Events and later took a position as Director of Catering at Unique Catering out of Albany’s Milano and Provence restaurants. Joining our company at the beginning of 2008, Traci’s experience and attention to detail is sure to assist clients in planning exemplary events.