About RNE
We embody a dynamic fusion of creativity, precision, and pure excitement – the driving force behind every unforgettable event. We're not just event planners, we're architects of experiences, masters of magic moments, and champions of epic gatherings. Thriving on challenges, we transform obstacles into opportunities, seamlessly merging professionalism and exuberance.
Meet The Team
Rod Barsuhn
Managing Partner
Hometown: Bastrop, Texas
Current city: Nashville, Tennessee
College you graduated from: The Culinary Institute of America & UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Peru, Italy & National Parks
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Anything culinary, camping, hiking, fishing...enjoying the great outdoors with family!
Something that surprises people about you: I am a classically trained chef and avid gardener.
Current city: Nashville, Tennessee
College you graduated from: The Culinary Institute of America & UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Peru, Italy & National Parks
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Anything culinary, camping, hiking, fishing...enjoying the great outdoors with family!
Something that surprises people about you: I am a classically trained chef and avid gardener.
Evan Croner
Managing Partner
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Saint Barthélemy, Paris & Capri
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spontaneous adventures
Something that surprises people about you: I grew up on an organic blueberry Farm.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Saint Barthélemy, Paris & Capri
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spontaneous adventures
Something that surprises people about you: I grew up on an organic blueberry Farm.
Kirsti Ide
Account Manager
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: State University of New York at Cortland
Top 3 travel destinations: Bali, Tuscany & Napa Valley
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Go on a family bike ride, create a scenic picnic or try a new restaurant
Something that surprises people about you: I have competed in over 25 obstacle races across the country.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: State University of New York at Cortland
Top 3 travel destinations: Bali, Tuscany & Napa Valley
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Go on a family bike ride, create a scenic picnic or try a new restaurant
Something that surprises people about you: I have competed in over 25 obstacle races across the country.
Kenzie Manzanares
Account Coordinator
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Madeira, St. Thomas & Costa Rica
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Taking a day trip to the beach
Something that surprises people about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Madeira, St. Thomas & Costa Rica
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Taking a day trip to the beach
Something that surprises people about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years.
Rod Barsuhn
Managing Partner
Hometown: Bastrop, Texas
Current city: Nashville, Tennessee
College you graduated from: The Culinary Institute of America & UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Peru, Italy & National Parks
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Anything culinary, camping, hiking, fishing...enjoying the great outdoors with family!
Something that surprises people about you: I am a classically trained chef and avid gardener.
Current city: Nashville, Tennessee
College you graduated from: The Culinary Institute of America & UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Peru, Italy & National Parks
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Anything culinary, camping, hiking, fishing...enjoying the great outdoors with family!
Something that surprises people about you: I am a classically trained chef and avid gardener.
Evan Croner
Managing Partner
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Saint Barthélemy, Paris & Capri
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spontaneous adventures
Something that surprises people about you: I grew up on an organic blueberry Farm.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Saint Barthélemy, Paris & Capri
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spontaneous adventures
Something that surprises people about you: I grew up on an organic blueberry Farm.
Kirsti Ide
Account Manager
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: State University of New York at Cortland
Top 3 travel destinations: Bali, Tuscany & Napa Valley
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Go on a family bike ride, create a scenic picnic or try a new restaurant
Something that surprises people about you: I have competed in over 25 obstacle races across the country.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: State University of New York at Cortland
Top 3 travel destinations: Bali, Tuscany & Napa Valley
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Go on a family bike ride, create a scenic picnic or try a new restaurant
Something that surprises people about you: I have competed in over 25 obstacle races across the country.
Kenzie Manzanares
Account Coordinator
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Madeira, St. Thomas & Costa Rica
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Taking a day trip to the beach
Something that surprises people about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Madeira, St. Thomas & Costa Rica
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Taking a day trip to the beach
Something that surprises people about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years.
Rod Barsuhn
Managing Partner
Hometown: Bastrop, Texas
Current city: Nashville, Tennessee
College you graduated from: The Culinary Institute of America & UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Peru, Italy & National Parks
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Anything culinary, camping, hiking, fishing...enjoying the great outdoors with family!
Something that surprises people about you: I am a classically trained chef and avid gardener.
Current city: Nashville, Tennessee
College you graduated from: The Culinary Institute of America & UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Peru, Italy & National Parks
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Anything culinary, camping, hiking, fishing...enjoying the great outdoors with family!
Something that surprises people about you: I am a classically trained chef and avid gardener.
Evan Croner
Managing Partner
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Saint Barthélemy, Paris & Capri
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spontaneous adventures
Something that surprises people about you: I grew up on an organic blueberry Farm.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Saint Barthélemy, Paris & Capri
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spontaneous adventures
Something that surprises people about you: I grew up on an organic blueberry Farm.
Kirsti Ide
Account Manager
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: State University of New York at Cortland
Top 3 travel destinations: Bali, Tuscany & Napa Valley
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Go on a family bike ride, create a scenic picnic or try a new restaurant
Something that surprises people about you: I have competed in over 25 obstacle races across the country.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: State University of New York at Cortland
Top 3 travel destinations: Bali, Tuscany & Napa Valley
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Go on a family bike ride, create a scenic picnic or try a new restaurant
Something that surprises people about you: I have competed in over 25 obstacle races across the country.
Kenzie Manzanares
Account Coordinator
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Madeira, St. Thomas & Costa Rica
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Taking a day trip to the beach
Something that surprises people about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years.
Current city: Las Vegas, Nevada
College you graduated from: UNLV
Top 3 travel destinations: Madeira, St. Thomas & Costa Rica
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Taking a day trip to the beach
Something that surprises people about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for over 14 years.