Special Events Team

From St. Louis to Los Angeles to San Diego then back home to her Midwest roots, Amber Daniels has been creating and managing special events for more than a decade. A formal education in Public Relations and Fashion, along with a background coordinating breathtaking weddings of all shapes and sizes, large scale corporate events, galas and meetings for high-level executives and celebrities, make Amber an excellent resource for any type of event.

Amber showcases her high standards for customer service and attention to detail from start to finish, making sure her client’s events are everything they imagined and more! Amber personally guides her clients through every step of the event planning process from initial questions prior to visiting the venue, to see them off at the end of the night.

Along with her commitment to managing well-executed events, Amber believes they should not only be stylish but personalized as well. Whether it’s a speak-easy themed corporate event or flash mob move to dinner for a wedding, she’ll make sure your event is as epic as the shows held on the main stage.

When not working you can find her soaking up time with family and friends exploring art fairs, antique stores, estate sales and creating her own adventures all over the city.

A Colorado native, Stephanie has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University. Through college and the beginning of her professional career, Stephanie bounced around from Pittsburgh to Northern California to Seattle, coordinating guest services and security staff at numerous college and professional stadiums, arenas, festivals, and venues.

Eventually, Stephanie landed in St. Louis in the sales and service department for the St. Louis Blues and then on to Stifel Theatre in 2015. From sporting events to special events and weddings, Stephanie has an appreciation and passion for planning and hosting events.

From initial informational requests, all the way to load-out, Stephanie takes pride in walking with clients through the entire event planning process to execute a seamless and memorable day.

In her free time, you can find Stephanie attending almost every musical event in the area, running miles upon miles or cuddling and talking about her cat, Ellie.

Executive Sous Chef
Levy Restaurants at Stifel Theatre

Chef Heilmann began his culinary career in local restaurants during high school, after which he enlisted in the United States Navy as a cook. He was stationed on the USS Saginaw for four years along with a crew of 250 sailors. After leaving the Navy with an honorable discharge, he accepted a position of a line cook at Bellerive Country Club where he worked his way up to Sous Chef, a position he held for five years. He then took the position of Executive Chef at Meadowbrook Country Club where he was in charge of the entire culinary operation including weddings, bar mitzvahs, and golf tournaments as well as day to day operations for 14 years.

After leaving Meadowbrook Country Club he took the position of Executive Sous Chef at Forest Hills Country Club, where he served a membership of 600 people. During his four years at Forest Hills Country Club, it was home to four Michelob Lite LPGA Golf Tournaments.

In May of 2001, he joined the staff at the Scottrade Center as Executive Sous Chef, where he oversaw all food service production for the premium areas of the building, including a ’la carte dining, luxury suite and club catering for all events and Blues games.

In 2011, as a member of the Levy Restaurants staff, he became the Executive Sous Chef of Stifel Theatre where he oversees the daily catering operations of the building.

During his time with Levy Restaurants, he has contributed his skills and expertise at many nationwide events for the company including the US Open, PGA and Senior PGA Golf Tournaments, the Kentucky Derby, and Million Dollar Mile at Arlington Park in Chicago.

Chef Heilmann has received Certified Executive Chef Certification by the American Culinary Federation.

His hobbies are Cardinal baseball, BBQing and swimming with the grandkids in the backyard, playing golf and the occasional trout fishing trip. Chef Heilmann is happily married with three daughters.

• Favorite cooking ingredient: Beer
• Favorite thing to cook at home: BBQ