Stacey Benefield

Director, Events

Stacey was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a planner at heart. She has a bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Auburn University, where she also serves as an Advisory Board member for the Horst Schultze School of Hospitality Management. Stacey spent 12 years in Washington, DC, at Susan Gage Caterers, a full-service catering company specializing in luxury events. There she learned the true importance of extraordinary food, meticulous planning, and thoughtful professional service. She has planned more than 3,500 events and led a team that generated $19 million in annual revenue.

In August 2022, Stacey moved to Dallas, Texas, and joined Brigade as Director of Events. Stacey creates unforgettable events by equipping each celebration with the necessary tools to accurately plan, design, and manage a client’s experience. She believes that an event’s success is greatly due to client and vendor collaboration. Stacey cherishes the opportunity to become part of a client’s most meaningful celebrations and memories that last a lifetime.