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MEET OUR TEAM

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LINDSAY
REISERT

Founder and CEO   

Founder and CEO of Slink Events has 18 years of experience in fundraising, event planning, marketing and branding.  Lindsay’s experience in sports marketing began in 2004 when she interned with the Anthony Munoz Foundation and the Marvin Lewis Community Fund (MLCF). She then joined the MLCF in 2005 when Coach Lewis formed his own 501 c (3). She helped Coach Lewis and then Executive Director, Sharon Thomas, build the organization from the ground up, quickly taking it from an initial $10,000 donation from the Bengals to one million dollars in donations. Lindsay was instrumental in the development of fundraising and marketing strategies and program development. 

  

When Ms. Thomas was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Lindsay’s duties increased significantly, and when Ms. Thomas’ hard-fought battle ended two years later, Lindsay was named Interim Executive Director. During this time, she added the inaugural Marvin Lewis Youth Football Camp and the Learning Is Cool program and, decreased organizational expenses, while maintaining a focus on quality. 

 
When an Executive Director was named, Lindsay assumed the role of Assistant Director, focusing primarily on relationship- building and fundraising, working with nearly 100 partner organizations to orchestrate major special events. She cultivated the Marvin Lewis Golf Classic into one of the most premiere events of its kind; her successful decision to shorten the outing to 14 holes allowed for a more relaxed and enjoyable outing and even helped raise more money at the post play auction! Another of Lindsay’s signature events, Football 101, was named “Best One-of-a-Kind Experience” in Cincinnati Magazine’s “Best of the City” Award.  

In 2014 with Coach Lewis' blessing she founded Slink Events and Consulting to help other organizations raise money through fundraising events. Her expertise in the field has helped organizations raise millions of dollars through various events such as golf outings, sports clinics, private parties, galas, live auctions and much more. She has also assisted several notable NFL players and coaches build their presence in the community helping to start their foundations and/or enhancing their brands and events to put them at the forefront of philanthropy. 

 
Lindsay fuels her passion for event planning with creativity, attention  to detail, energy, and, of course, spreadsheets. She thinks outside the box to put fresh, new ideas into play at each event, and she is absolutely committed to giving her clients an unforgettable experience. 

Lindsay is a proud graduate of the University of Dayton (Go Flyers!) with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Marketing and  minoring in Communications. While studying at UD she was also a member of the varsity women’s softball team.  She lives in Evendale with her husband and children. 

SYDNEY
Bischoff

Director of Marketing and Operations  

Sydney Bischoff joined Slink Events in late 2023 in a part-time role as Director of Social Media before moving to full-time as the Director of Marketing and Operations in September of 2024. She has over 10 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, and event planning. Sydney began working for Lindsay in 2013 as an intern at the Marvin Lewis Community Fund while studying Sports Marketing at Xavier University (Go Muskies!). 

 

After graduation, she spent 8 years with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati (BGCGC) serving in virtually every development role possible, including Associate Director of Development for the last 3 years. In her time at BGCGC she oversaw their marketing efforts & development strategy, lead all of their events, and helped raise millions of dollars to support local youth. 

 

Sydney brings a strong work ethic, passion for the community, love of sports, and a knack for social media to the Slink team. With her background in digital marketing and a keen eye for trends, she specializes in creating engaging content for our clients that drives brand awareness and connects audiences with unforgettable experiences. 

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MELANIE
LANG

Director of Design

Melanie has been working for and with Lindsay since 2013! She was hired on at the Marvin Lewis Community Fund (MLCF) her sophomore year of college. During this time Mel worked with Lindsay to help bring the Slink Events brand to life. After college Mel set herself up to take on freelance work and they have worked closely since then to help execute clients' game plans for their events. Everything from print design, digital graphics, social media, billboards, award/trophy design and website design; this collaboration can help you with any and everything your event needs. 

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SHAWN
PFLANZ

Director of Finance 

A seasoned financial accountant with over 31 years of experience in both the profit and non-profit industries, including five years working with the Marvin Lewis Community Fund, Shawn serves as the accountant for the Sam Hubbard Foundation.  Shawn is a proud graduate of Miami University’s Farmer Business School. She lives in Loveland, Ohio with her husband and four children. With all four children now in college, she is finding more time for reading and volunteering. 

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DEDE
DENNIG

Director of Special Projects

Meet our versatile Director of Special Projects, DeDe Dennig! She’s a jack of all trades with career experience spanning nursing, culinary arts, retail design, and admin coordination. DeDe wears a lot of different hats for us at Slink from volunteer recruitment and management, behind the scenes administrative tasks, auctions and décor, really anywhere an extra set of hands is needed, she’s there.

With a background at the Marvin Lewis Community Fund as the Admin, Grant Coordinator, and Copywriter, she’s no stranger to multitasking and getting things done. When she’s not at a Slink Event, you can find her at home in OTR cooking, reading, or crafting  There’s not a task she’s not up to and we’re incredibly grateful to have her on team Slink!

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