The Capital Area of Wisconsin Chapter of NACE was founded in 2004 by a group of Madison Area Catering and event professionals who wanted to start their own chapter after many of them were members of The Southern Wisconsin Chapter in the Milwaukee area. We are committed to sharing ideas and enhancing our careers with networking, building relationships and educational meetings. The Capital Area Caterers have members from Madison, Middleton, Brown Deer, Janesville and Wisconsin Dells.

The National Association of Catering Executives, (NACE) was founded in 1958 and originally began as a Banquet Managers Association. Since that beginning, NACE has evolved into a Catering Association, for both Primary Caterers and Affiliates alike. NACE is the only organization solely geared towards Catering for both on premise and off premise.

NACE is the oldest and largest professional association that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. Through the collective efforts of members, local chapters, committees and the Foundation of NACE, NACE is on the forefront of issues that directly affect you and your business.

From practical tips that you can use to provide better service to your clients, to recognition and marketing programs that enhance the credibility and professionalism of the field, NACE is on the cutting edge. From educational programs and standards, to ethics, to legislative monitoring, NACE leads the way. Through Chapter involvement, you'll have an opportunity to work on community service projects and voice your opinion about issues that affect you locally and nationally.. Your chapter involvement is at the very heart of what NACE is all about- learning, sharing and growing.

Recruitment for Board and Committee positions is an ongoing activity throughout the year with Board Elections held each December. For information on becoming involved at the Committee or Board level, please contact Chapter President, Laurie Wirkus at 608-261-4037 or lwirkus@mononacatering.com.

Catering Sales Manager
Monona Catering
608-261-4037
lwirkus@mononacatering.com

Owner
Beyond Elegant Events
608-255-1093
jayme@beyondelegantevents.com

Catering Sales Manager
Monona Catering
608-261-4025
wbrownhaddock@mononacatering.com

Director of Sales and Marketing
Monona Catering
608-261-4041
plemke@mononacatering.com

Catering Manager
Sheraton madison Hotel
608-251-5658
jeffmontalto@marcushotels.com

A to Z RentAll & Sales
Event Essentials
608-222-5004
farrah@atozrentall.com

President
A-Z RentAll and Sales
608-222-5004
kevin@atozrentall.com

Owner
Balloons by Design
608-833-4316
iwillcya1@charter.net

Owner
Frogman Productions
608-873-1597
philip@frogmanproductions.com

Owner
Celebrations Entertainment
(608)-233-5822
celebrations@tds.net