About us
Making the world a better place, one event at a time
Our Core Values
Clear Communication
We promise we will respond in a timely manner and keep you informed all along the way.
Positive Outlook
We want all of our interactions to be good ones.
Creative Problem-solving
Whatever challenge comes our way, we will find the best solution.
Team Approach
We collaborate, both within our team and with others to reach the goal.
Heather Sharpe
Founder and CEO, Event Producer, Event Technologist, Event Planner
Heather is a multi-award-winning Event Producer / Director / Planner with many years of experience leading corporate and community strategic initiatives. She has twice produced the largest public event in BC (Honda Celebration of Light 2014 & 2015) as well as the largest New Year’s Eve event in Canada (Vancouver 2015).
In her role as the Owner and CEO of Sherpa Group Events Inc., she leads all Creative Design, Client Management and Business Development, while elevating the strength, skills and diversity of a team of passionate event professionals.
With a track record of 28 nominations (and subsequently many awards) for event and business awards, Heather is a leader in the industry. She regularly speaks to industry organizations internationally on world-class event practices. Her passion for the event industry leads her to teach the next generation of event planners through the internationally acclaimed Events Leadership Institute.
nikki lajeunesse
Senior Event Specialist, Event Planner
Nikki is a skilled event manager with over 15 years of experience coordinating, managing, and executing memorable events.
Nikki has produced a variety of event styles from intimate gatherings to large-scale community events working with organizations such as the BC Sports Hall of Fame, the City of New Westminster, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC. Nikki’s enthusiasm for events is centered around her love of bringing people together to build community and create long lasting memories.
She prides herself on having a creative mindset along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. She loves working with clients to exceed their event visions using her experience, local supplier networks and imaginative flare.
Nikki is dedicated to best-in-class event execution and comprehensive service and looks forward to supporting your next event.
Sunney Weir
Event Specialist, Event Technologist, Event Planner
Amanda Stephenson
Event Specialist, Event Planner
With over a dozen years in the event industry, Amanda has managed and executed conferences, retreats, weddings, and galas. As every event requires the same level of detail, organization, and creativity,
Amanda has found that magical balance between design and execution, corporate and not-for-profit, not only creating the vision but following through on the details.
With her background in theatre arts, Amanda has always been passionate about creating events that truly tell a story. Guests will understand the vision for your event from that first email or invitation through the moment of your event. Every story is unique and every event is unique so Amanda rises to the occasion of every challenge with a smile and positive approach.
Amanda calls the shores of Ghost Lake, AB home and when she’s not creating your event, she can be found paddleboarding, playing with her kitties, or spending time with her family and friends.
Rebecca Grant
Event Specialist, Event Planner
Rebecca is a seasoned Event Specialist with 20 years of extensive experience in live event planning and production. With over 15 years as a Game Entertainment and Community Events Manager in the Western Hockey League (WHL), National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Soccer (MLS), her track record includes a wide array of events. Ranging from prestigious sporting events to elegant charity galas and corporate award shows and includes some of the most notable events in recent Vancouver history, such as the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Rebecca is passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences and prides herself on her adaptability to various event types. She excels in providing tailored solutions that align with a client’s distinct needs and visions. Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and highly organized approach, Rebecca tackles each event with precision in planning and execution. Her unwavering dedication is focused on delivering a memorable experience for both clients and guests.
Sully Messner
Event Specialist, Event Planner
Sully is a dynamic and enthusiastic event organizer with over 10 years of experience in the event industry. With a strong passion for creating spaces where communities can come together, she specializes in production management, collaborating with diverse teams, and coordinating complex logistics for a wide range of events.
Ryan Kitchen
Production Manager
Creating entertainment experiences for 25 years. Ryan brings enthusiasm and creativity in combination with attention to detail and excellent communication skills to every project.
He has extensive experience as a Technical Director for many music festivals, community events and conferences, in addition to being a highly skilled live sound engineer who has worked and toured extensively with musicians from around the world.
Ryan’s events resume highlights include Breakout West, Squamish Live, Honda Celebration of Light, MoSo Conference, Sled Island and New West Pride.
Ryan Donn
Concert Producer
Ryan is a passionate concert and event producer with over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of live music production. From talent booking and stage management to technical coordination and audience engagement, he brings a creative vision and hands-on expertise to every show. As an active leader in the Central Okanagan music scene, he thrives on working with artists, communities, and businesses to bring high-quality entertainment to life.
Ryan has founded or helped establish: Music in the Park, Live! In Lake Country, Winter Blues Festival, Lake Country Children’s Festival and New York New Year’s in Kelowna. He also founded Creative Okanagan Artist and Event Development Society.
With a deep passion for music and events, he specializes in producing dynamic concerts, music festivals, and multimedia experiences. His skills include concert production, digital storytelling, videography, songwriting, and social media, all fueled by a commitment to connecting people through music and creativity.
John Sharpe
Technical Director
A highly accomplished Project Manager and Audio Engineer, John’s career spans over 30 years in the live events industry and with 8 years in the electronics design industry as an RF Engineer. In addition to his decades of hands-on professional experience, John holds a diploma in Telecommunication Electronics Engineering from BCIT.
In the past 10 years, John has directly project managed hundreds of live, hybrid and online events and assisted with project management or systems design on hundreds more. John has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most recognizable music artists including Paul Simon, Sarah McLachlan, Chris Martin, Josh Groban, Stevie Nicks, Blue Rodeo and Jann Arden as well as notable speakers including Presidents Barack H. Obama, George W. Bush & William J. Clinton, Sir Richard Branson and His Holiness The Dali Lama.
