Lauren Westerman is the CEO & Owner of Classic Events by Lauren which was founded in summer 2010. After spending almost 4 years early in her career as a Catering and Sales Manager, Lauren went back to school and obtained her CWEP certification while opening her own business in Austin, TX.

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Born in Houston, Texas, Lauren also attended college in the state of Texas. While earning a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice and graduating Cum Laud from Huston-Tillotson University; Lauren managed to maintain a dual athletic scholarship for volleyball and basketball. In 2014, life, work and family brought her to the Pennsylvania area, where she currently resides.

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In addition to weddings and special event planning, Lauren has industry experience within hospitality and marketing that adds to her value for clients all over the US. Through her many roles, she has had experience in planning events for Grammy, SXSW, Art Basel, Super Bowl, All Star Weekend and Emmy celebrations; non-profit Galas such as the Garces Foundation event and Rittenhouse Ball on the Square;  and conferences for as many as 500 guests.

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Lauren continues to grow in her professional career by holding various board/committee positions in many industry specific groups. Through her networking and experience, Lauren is constantly learning from some of the top event professionals that share trends and ideas.