Jared Levine

Jared, originally from Albany, New York, moved to Nashville in 2019 and joined Compass Rose Events (CRE) as a seasonal event manager. His impressive debut led to a promotion to Senior Event Manager in February 2020. Over the next few years, Jared traveled over 100,000 miles and successfully led more than 100 turnkey events of… Read more »

Scott Larson

Scott spearheads client services and sales for Compass Rose Events. With thirty-two years of industry experience, Scott knows large, corporate events better than anyone, serving the country’s most prominent corporate clients. Having begun his career with the nation’s largest provider of employee-relations events at the time, Scott has worked in all aspects of the business…. Read more »

Brian Long

Brian began his career at Compass Rose Events as an Event Manager and quickly advanced to Senior Project Manager. In 2014, he stepped into the role of Vice President of Operations, becoming a co-owner while overseeing the company’s nationwide operational delivery. After two successful years leading Operations, Brian took over as President and, with his… Read more »

Neal Jones

As the CFO for Compass Rose Events, Neal spearheads the finance and accounting team.  This includes overseeing day-to-day financial operations, internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as managing banking and creditor relations.  Neal brings extensive experience from large scale manufacturing, retail and various service industries. Neal holds an undergraduate degree from St…. Read more »

Leonard Hilliard

A Birmingham, AL native through and through, I bring over 15 years of mortgage industry experience to the Compass Rose team, which I joined in December 2025. After graduating from Alabama State University with a degree in Marketing, I dedicated my career to navigating the complexities of home financing. My true passion, however, lies in the people. I believe… Read more »

Mya Fortune

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Mya has called Nashville home for over five years. As a Project Associate at Compass Rose Events, she plays a key role in bringing each client’s vision to life through thoughtful planning and seamless execution. With a detail-oriented mindset and a creative approach, Mya thrives in managing the behind-the-scenes elements… Read more »

Ron Drews

With more than five years of experience in the special‑event planning industry and a solid background in recreational management, Ron has been a valued member of Compass Rose Events since 2022. He started as a seasonal event manager and quickly stood out for his reliability, leadership, and ability to keep even the busiest event days… Read more »

Shelby Wheat

Shelby is a native of Bowling Green, KY, where her passion for event planning began as a child helping with her grandmother’s garden parties. With over 10 years of experience in event coordinating and management at local country clubs, Shelby was thrilled to become an Event Manager at CRE in 2020. The following year, she won… Read more »

Kristine Newman

Kristine joined our team in 2019 with a passion for leadership and inventory management. Coming from a fast-paced A/V production house, she was prepared to learn fast and work hard. She advocates for high standards of equipment, training processes and team building. Though her responsibilities usually keep her firmly planted in our Nashville warehouse, she… Read more »

Tee Pillow

An adept Event Coordinator and Columbia State Community College alum, Tee seamlessly blends skills honed in purchasing, retail management, and security. With a keen eye for detail, he brings a unique blend of organizational prowess and creative finesse to every project. Drawing from previous experience in purchasing and retail management, Tee excels in logistical coordination… Read more »