About aVenue

Co-Founder Sean Hughes loves everything about the event industry and especially enjoys sharing his experience with the rest of the team at aVenue.  He’s more of a behind-the-scenes guy, but he still loves the soiree.  You can usually catch Sean with his trusty sidekick and office mascot – Winston, his loveable Golden Retriever.

Co-Founder Ashley Miller (aka Rose) serves as the Chief Venue Guru at AEG, managing relationships with our 35+ Venues across Orlando, Nashville, Tampa and Minneapolis-St Paul. Ashley has been in the event industry since moving from her hometown of Pottsville, Pennsylvania (the home of Yuengling!) to Orlando back in 2007.   Ashley thrives on creating unforgettable parties at the most exceptional venues. Ashley leads the AEG team with a positive, proactive approach and teaches by example that first impressions are, in fact, the most important characteristic of a sales professional. Understanding that every person is a potential client is what feeds her enthusiasm to apply that idea to unique venues!  ‘Rose Knows’ that the sign of a successful event is when you can’t wait for the next one! 

Charlton McBride graduated from The University of Florida. He has an expansive background in Hotels, Conventions, and Sales. Charlton is a key component toward the advancement of aVenue Event Group with his desire for exceptional service, ability to anticipate client needs, and years of  management experience. When he isn’t directing the sales department, Charlton is an avid movie buff and will welcome any and all movie or book recommendations- just don’t be surprised to get one in return.

Gina has over 22 years of experience within the hospitality industry. She is well versed in Hotel Sales, Convention Management and overall Operations. She has built her career working alongside high profile clientele and developing a keen understanding that communication, organization and flexibility are key to a successful event. When not planning killer events, Gina loves spending time with family, reading, traveling anywhere new and considers herself an absolute horror movie fan.

Rachael graduated in 2016 with her Bachelor’s in Event Management from UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Since then, she has dedicated her time towards all that the event industry has to offer: catering, hotels, CVB’s, conventions, event planning, and event execution. She found her passion by working behind the scenes as an all-encompassing Executive Assistant, which also includes bookkeeping and human resources responsibilities. Rachael and her husband Adam, have a beautiful boy Benjamin, who is an absolute joy in their lives! On the weekends you would find them laying out at the beach or at Disney World.

Megan graduated in 2018 with a Degree in Event Management from the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality and joined the AEG team that same year. Creativity is her absolute passion, and she loves to adapt and impress her clients and team. Working in the event industry, she has learned that those who are successful are the ones that can take a concept from an idea to reality, and exceed expectations in the meantime.  She works with several clients on multiple company events throughout the year, and she would love the opportunity to get to know you and build that same relationship!

Chloe is a dynamic and multi-passionate individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences. She is a Florida native and proud alumna of the University of Central Florida. Chloe has over five years of professional experience in event planning and she excels at everything from logistics and coordination to creative problem-solving and client communication. One of Chloe’s greatest strengths is her ability to connect with clients on a personal level. She takes the time to truly understand their vision and goals, and she works tirelessly to bring that vision to life. Whether she’s working on a small-scale event or a large-scale production, Chloe brings the same level of dedication and enthusiasm to every project she takes on.