Our team
We build culture.
Direct sales is all we do. Our President was VP of Global Events at a DSA Top 50 company, and Katapult’s owners are involved in every show we produce. When we take on your event, we become part of your team.
The people behind every show
Our Team
Katapult’s owners are involved in every show we produce. When you work with us, this is who you work with.
Erik Johnson
Partner & President
Former VP of Global Events at a DSA Top 50 company
Scott Beelman
Partner & SVP of Production
Jay Taylor
Partner & SVP of Operations
Laura Jean Hoffpauir
SVP of Events
Jason Ellison
Creative Director
There are many production companies and there is Katapult. Most of them can't deliver what they promise, but when it comes to hybrid or in-person events nobody can beat the way Erik, Jay and Scott do. It's so easy to work with them, but at the same time the quality of the product exceeds all expectations. One of the best teams in the entertainment business.
Carlos VigoreauxDirector of Live Events, Market America
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