About Us

Message from Our Founder

When I founded Austin’s Elite in 2006 there were few companies here offering similar services. My passion behind Austin’s Elite was to build a stable base for the Austin community. Austin’s Elite’s core fundamental values have always been community and family.

When developing my business plan I wanted my team to be able to make their own schedule. Being able to pick up events around their life helps us to find healthy, happy people that enjoy what they do and in return will create magic for every guest. Being a mom myself, I know how important family is to an individual’s success, so having a solid work life balance has been fundamental to the continued success of Austin’s Elite. I am very proud to say that I have team members who have been with me since the concept of the idea.

What continues to set us apart is our dedication and passion for everything we put our hands on and our hearts into.

– Kim Haley

Kim Haley

Founder & Owner

I moved to Austin when I was sixteen years old. Becoming an adult in this city I learned the importance of community and sustainability. I have been in the service industry my whole life. I bartended for Ztejas for fourteen years in the restaurant and private party room. I started at Direct Events in 1995. I was the bar manager for The Austin Music Hall, La Zona Rosa & The Backyard. After a cumulative amount of years in the service industry I wanted to share my personal experiences with others to create magic for their life events. I founded Austin’s Elite in 2006 and since then have been providing quality & consistent services to all that come our way.

Mona K

Human Resources

Mona is a full time event professional. Born & raised in Texas, Mona has a true passion for southern hospitality. Working for Austin’s Elite has become more than just a job for her, it is a family. She continually upgrades her knowledge of the service industry. From an early age she worked and was taught the importance of a strong work ethic, high morals and core fundamental values that will give anyone the feeling of ease & comfort with her professional yet personable working style.

Lauren G

Sales

Lauren is a native of the good ole state of Mississippi. She spent fifteen years in Atlanta where she got her start in the service industry. She has done everything from working in and opening restaurants to starting event programs. She then decided to briefly jump ship to Montana and realized there in the slopes that her passion was in the service industry. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management in December 2014. After graduation it was time to move, her hubby and little ones packed their bags and set sail towards Austin, where she started using her new found degree and years of experience to work with the best of the best! She truly is an Event Maestro!

Some of our valued clients

Austin’s Elite is proud to provide event staffing for caterers Whole Foods Market, Royal Fig and Whim. We appear on preferred vendors lists for legendary venues such as Mercury Hall, Allan House, The Blanton and the Contemporary Art Museums. Our clients include SXSW, Hill Country Conservancy, Formula 1, Make- A- Wish Foundation, and UT Austin among many others.

Start planning your perfect event today in one easy step! We’ll do the work, you enjoy the party!