Janna Bowman
Head Duck
With over 20 years of experience in the tourism and special event industry, Janna Bowman is the founder and Head Duck of this event team. Her experience ranges from event management consulting and tourism promotion to fundraising development for non-profits. She has worked in the fields of corporations, colleges, hotels, governmental related and non-profit organizations. She specializes in the logistical and project management aspect of events, streamlining the event into a seamless experience for everyone who is involved. Janna’s work in both private and non-profit sectors has provided both knowledge and experience in all aspects of special events from fundraising development and strategic planning, to program development and festival management.
Janna holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism from New Mexico State University and a Masters in Tourism from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Brooke Kauffman
Assistant Duck
Coming from a family that was well-acquainted with event planning through the catering industry, Brooke joined the
J. Duck crew in 2011. From being a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C. to residential advisor at Patrick Henry College, Brooke is able to identify and understand the needs of our clients and work with them to help achieve their goals. Her experience in event production and logistics comes from leading high school students on political campaigns, organizing student retreat events at Patrick Henry College, and orchestrating the details of her own wedding in 2010. Brooke spends her time at J. Duck brainstorming production approaches and marketing strategies, designing event materials, compiling event data, and coordinating with numerous vendors to ensure that each event is a success.
Brooke has a B.A. in Government with a concentration in Political Theory from Patrick Henry College in Virginia.
