Krista Hook is the founder and CEO of EIS Management Group, Inc. She is results-oriented and enthusiastic and has a passion for event planning, strives to assist clients to achieve their success and uses her strong attention to detail to meet and exceed the expectations for all projects while also having a deep understanding of being goal oriented and innovative.
Her many years in the Event Planning industry have allowed her to build a strong foundation in which she continues to deliver results. Krista graduated from Humber College with a Marketing Degree and excelled in both Entrepreneurship and Marketing plans. She brings to the company 14+ years of expertise in developing the business further through skills and experience to ensure clients reach their success by establishing organizational incentive programs and marketing plans. With Krista you have peace of mind knowing that you are in good hands. Her exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills also allow delivery of high-quality work with successful results!
INNOVATIVE. Krista strives to be innovative and stay on the cutting edge of technology. She appreciates how technology can be used by all clients for all their needs. She thrives in collaborative environments. Krista is also well versed in the “EventsAir” Software program that exceeds other programs in the event and association management industries. This program has the sophistication of managing diverse programs, registrations, membership, exhibit and sponsorship portfolios and much more!
DIFFERENT. Krista works closely with each client – for each project – with one focused objective in mind. Your success!
SUCCESS! Successful event – Successful profit margin – Flawless execution. Krista truly offers clients unparalleled attention to detail, unsurpassed results and personalized service.
Karin Podolyak began her career with EIS Management Group, Inc as an office administrator. She continues to advance in her career and uses her passion for the event planning industry to inspire EIS Management Group to thrive. She has a strong attention to detail and a solid willingness to help our clients reach their full potential. She continues to be innovative with impeccable execution on all projects.
She completed her degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. After 10 years of working in the education field she has brought her experience to EIS Management Group as a driven professional. Her experience at EIS Management Group ranges from conference planning to tradeshow coordination and office management. Drawing on her exceptional organizational skills and administrative experience, Karin loves seeing all the moving parts come together into one brilliant event. This speaks to her testament and her dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Looking ahead, Karin continues to aim to help EIS Management Group expand. A long-term goal is to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and quality in event planning while inspiring and empowering others. Her ability to transform visions with meticulous planning and innovative design has been instrumental to the overall strength of EIS Management Group, Inc.
Ellen’s success in her own Event Planning business Events In Sync for 35+ years has been the foundation for EIS Management Group, Inc. Ellen has now aligned with EIS Management Group, Inc. in an advisory role. Throughout her Event Planning career, she was very successful with many clients that retained her for many years, due to her overall commitment and the overarching belief in providing optimal service.
Ellen will continue to help EIS Management Group, Inc. with only one philosophy – Be excellent at what you do, treat clients and others as you would want to be treated and aim high for exceptional results. It is evident that the clients she has and has had in the past relied on her strengths and experience, dedication and knowledge and the relationships she has kept over the years speak volumes for all her successes. She has instilled the same values in EIS Management Group Inc.
Ellen will also bring wisdom, experience and dedication to EIS Management Group, Inc. to guide the organization. Her commitment to the industry, to clients and now to future clients that will fall under the EIS Management Group, Inc. umbrella will have the advantage of all the past successes to ensure that they too will have future success and / or continuing success.
She is confident that with her accomplishments and guidance, commitment and dedication to the new company run by Krista Hook – CEO, and Karin Podoylak – Office Manager that the future will be a great success. It is with great pride and excitement that this company will continue to enrich their clients and assist them with all the successes they will have.
Brian Rutherford is the website Developer & Owner at 368 Durham, a website design company located in Oshawa. Since 2011 he has been creating websites for some of the most well known brands and businesses within the Greater Toronto Area. Since 2023, 368 Durham has expanded and now manages the development services for 3 additional agencies within North America.
Graham has supported EIS Management Group, Inc. over many years and leads an experienced team of passionate audio-visual professionals that have helped EIS Management Group, Inc create successful and memorable conferences, meetings, and corporate events. With over 25 years of experience, Graham has a proven track record for engaging audiences and helping onsite to reach each client’s event objectives. The clients of EIS Management Group, Inc. appreciate the peace of mind knowing Surge Audio Visual is onsite to take away the stress and concerns of event technology.
Graham has worked across Canada and the US on countless virtual and hybrid meetings, including multi city AGM’s and town halls with bi-lingual content and simultaneous interpretation, as well as high-profile events that included guests like former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Barack Obama, Ontario Premiers, Toronto Mayors and Provincial and Federal Ministers, sport and entertainment celebrities, etc. Graham and his team have also provided technical support to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien’s election and re-election campaign which included 27 locations in Ontario in 30 days.
Graham will continue to bring his experience for all EIS Management Group Inc. events and support EIS Management Group for all their AV needs.
