Our Team Building Facilitators
Get to know a handful of the talented facilitators who bring teambuilding.com experiences to life.
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Kevin Hurley
Kevin brings his stand-up comedy background and quick wit to create engaging, laughter-filled team experiences. His ability to read the room and adapt to different group dynamics has made him one of our most requested hosts for both virtual and in-person events.
- Background
- Stand-up Comedian
- Expertise
- Stand-up Comedy, Group Facilitation, Virtual Events, Team Engagement
- # of Events Hosted
- 660+
Reviews for Kevin
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Rated five out of five stars
Snaps to Kevin, thanks so much for the event! We jumped on a call afterwards and everyone was in a brilliant mood saying how much fun they had so big thanks for bringing good laughs to the end of our working week! Really was excellent!
- Katie A, Netflix
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Rated five out of five stars
Thanks for such a great event. The team really enjoyed it and Kevin H was a brilliant and hilarious host! Certainly made everyone's day!
- Emma B, GSK
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Rated five out of five stars
Kevin did an awesome job bringing together our group of new interns and their managers and mentors. Very entertaining and it was great how he pulled everyone in from the most vocal to the most quiet participant. Highly recommend!
- Angie C, Learning Care Group
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Rated five out of five stars
Kevin was hilarious, could potentially be Brad Pitt's cousin, and knew how to host a Zoom room with style.
- Tyler A, Avidity Biosciences
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Rated five out of five stars
Kevin was a great host. Made everyone laugh (and we have a tough crowd at times).
- Sonia T, Wheaton College
Kelly Reidy
Kelly combines her unique background in physics and music to create structured yet creative team building experiences. Her analytical approach to problem-solving, coupled with her musical talents, brings a perfect blend of logic and creativity to every event she hosts.
- Background
- PhD in Physics / Musician
- Expertise
- Event Facilitation, Problem Solving, Team Dynamics, Musical Performance
- # of Events Hosted
- 820+
Education
- Ph.D. Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Kent State University (2006-2014)
- BS Physics and Audio Technology, American University (2002-2006)
Reviews for Kelly
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Rated five out of five stars
So fun! Kelly is AMAZING! So much personality, and funny! She made our team feel so comfortable and created a space we could be true-selves, not just work-selves! As a newbie on this team, it was much needed!
- Adriana G, PPG Industries
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Rated five out of five stars
Our WEN Chicago Mentoring group had a wonderful time with Adrian and Kelly solving a murder in the Queen's Court. Kelly was a masterful storyteller.
- Alison M, Women's Energy Network
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Rated five out of five stars
Kelly was a great virtual host and my team really enjoyed the session overall. The trivia was very interesting and engaging and Kelly did a nice job in a virtual environment bringing a team together.
- Susan D, Comcast
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Rated five out of five stars
Kelly did a fantastic job keeping it light, funny, interesting and tied it nicely to what we are doing with our partners. She was really awesome.
- Ines L, OutSystems
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Rated five out of five stars
Kelly was an amazing host for a really wonderful event. We had so much fun, and there was a perfect balance between connecting and entertainment. It's sometimes challenging to make corporate events truly enjoyable, but TeamBuilding did an excellent job. It honestly flew by.
- Kristin J, The Trial Network
Paris Weeden
Paris leverages her extensive acting background to create immersive and engaging team experiences. Her natural ability to connect with participants and create an inclusive atmosphere has made her particularly effective with diverse teams and senior executive groups.
- Background
- Actor
- Expertise
- Performance Arts, Group Dynamics, Team Building, Interactive Entertainment
- # of Events Hosted
- 871+
Education
- BA Radio and Television, Howard University (2007-2011)
Reviews for Paris
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Rated five out of five stars
Paris was a wonderful host! She kept us laughing and smiling the whole way through, and many participants were engaged in talking with the group. The personal energy she brought was the defining feature of the event - can't recommend her enough!
- Brenna G, McKinsey & Company
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Rated five out of five stars
It was FANTASTIC! We all had such a great time with Paris. It was all the buzz the next day and everyone said how much they enjoyed it. Memories were made. We worked together as a team, talked a little smack at each other, and bonded over silliness.
- Susan J, Edward Jones
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Rated five out of five stars
Paris was an awesome hostess and I think everyone really enjoyed it.
- Behfar B, Amazon
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Rated five out of five stars
It went so well! Our teams are just a smidge competitive and we had a blast. Paris was an AWESOME host. Her energy and vibe completely matched ours - I appreciated her extra points for puns and shade.
- Amanda T, Rockstar Games
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Rated five out of five stars
Our host, Paris, brought the right amount of energy to keep folks on task and interacting.
- Brooks R, Mimecast
Ashley DeFranceso
Ashley brings her educational expertise and dynamic teaching style to create meaningful team building experiences. Her background in education allows her to skillfully balance fun activities with valuable learning moments, making each event both entertaining and impactful.
- Background
- Teacher
- Expertise
- Education, Group Facilitation, Team Development, Interactive Learning
- # of Events Hosted
- 450+
Education
- BA History, University of Oregon (2009-2011)
- Associate's Degree History, Santa Monica College (2006-2009)
Reviews for Ashley
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Rated five out of five stars
Art Heist with my team was spectacular with Ashley. I swear wherever you all find the hosts, keep that pipeline... they are unapologetically perfect for the role.
- Marci G, Cigna
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Rated five out of five stars
I didn't imagine that a virtual event could be as fun as it was. Ashley's energy was uplifting and contagious - I smiled and laughed throughout the entire time!
- Renae L, Montana Department of Transportation
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Rated five out of five stars
The announcer/host (HulkSMASHLEY) was excellent, super fun, and great to be with. She brought an energy in the space that enlivened our attendees, me included.
- Will A, Dell Medical School at University of Texas of Austin
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Rated five out of five stars
Ashley was amazing, energetic and so positive - her energy made the rest of the participants energized throughout the session.
- Jason F, Collins Aerospace
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Rated five out of five stars
Ashley was a phenomenally energetic host. She made it so fun and got the team to lean into the absurdity. I had a great time and feel like I really got the chance to see my team's silly side!
- Vienna K, Amgen
Eric Williams
Eric combines his experience in comedy, acting, and podcasting to deliver high-energy team building events. His versatile background in entertainment and natural ability to engage audiences makes him particularly effective at breaking down barriers and creating memorable team experiences.
- Background
- Actor / Comedian / Podcast Host
- Expertise
- Comedy Performance, Event Hosting, Team Building, Digital Media
- # of Events Hosted
- 765+
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Theatre/Theater, New York University (2008-2012)
Reviews for Eric
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Rated five out of five stars
The event was a HIT! The team was so engaged and truly enjoyed it. We felt really lucky that we had Eric as our host! He is amazing at what he does! His energy is unmatched.
- Vin D, GitHub
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Rated five out of five stars
WOW, I am receiving so much love from the team after our first event today. Eric is a hit, and everyone loves him!
- Calvin P, LinkedIn
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Rated five out of five stars
Eric Williams is the real-deal funny, super quick and warm. He did an amazing job of bringing us all onboard and laughing.
- Karen G, Desmos Studios
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Rated five out of five stars
Eric was great for the Espionage group (that is always a bit of a tougher crowd as they are senior executives) but he really created the environment in which that could happen beautifully.
- Marci G, Cigna
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Rated five out of five stars
I wanted to share how amazing the workshop with Eric yesterday was! It can be challenging to find virtual events that are truly engaging and enjoyable, especially anything longer than 30 minutes, and Eric did such a great job.
- Karla Y, Burkland