Our Team
Jared Garrison, Director of the Pavilion
Jared Garrison is a native of Marion and a graduate of Oklahoma City University, where he graduated Cum Laude. Jared has worked professionally both on and off stage since college. Most recently he was living and working in New York City as one of New York’s premier event planners for a very high end company, planning numerous events for New York Socialites and Celebrities. Life brought Jared back to Marion where he has settled in with his new position as Director of The Pavilion. He enjoys spending his free time working with the Miss America Organization and the Miss Universe Organization, serving as a Local Director and Pageant Coach. He is also a certified judge and has judged pageants locally and at the State level. In addition, Jared serves on the Production Board for Artstarts, a Southern Illinois Art related Nonprofit and has been their Assistant Director for the last 2 Spring musicals! Look for Jared on the stage of the Marion Cultural & Civic Center where he will be competing in Dancing with Artstarts!
Contact Jared: Jared@ThePavilionEvents.com
Cindy Hunt, Marketing Coordinator
Cindy Hunt is a native of Marion and a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. After graduation from college, she spent 12 years working in the field of fashion in New Orleans, La. Her next stop was New York City where she lived and worked as a fashion consultant for Henri Bendel. She currently is the Executive Director for Artstarts, a Southern Illinois Non Profit, dedicated to bringing the community together through the arts. Cindy resides in Marion and is the mother of two children. Campbell is attending the University of Mississippi and Logan goes to Marion High School.
Contact Cindy: Cindy@ThePavilionEvents.com
Jason Rector, Maintenance Manager
Jason is a native of Southern Illinois and currently resides in Carterville. He is the father of a 10 year old boy, Cody. Jason comes to us with several years of experience in the maintenance field. He has a passion for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Contact Jason: MaintenanceManager@ThePavilionEvents.com
Rob Nunley, Maintenance
Rob relocated to Southern Illinois from the Chicago area. Rob and his wife Tammy have an Ebay business and enjoy attending auctions in their free time. Rob & Tammy are delighted that their two sons and their families members have joined them in Southern Illinois.
Contact Rob: Maintenance@ThePavilionEvents.com
