Neal’s message is simple, if you love what you do, it's not work. Neal is grateful to continue the legacy his wife, Jodi, began and work side-by-side with his son, Joey, as he leads and develops Utopia. For nearly 20 years, Neal has spent his weekends at events knowing our team is driven with a common bond — to serve with passion, enthusiasm, and to be thankful for the lives we touch.

Joey left a career in wealth management in 2014 to fulfill a dream. Now he leads the company his mother created. If Jodi laid the foundation, it’s an understatement to say Joey has added a new wing and opened new doors of creative opportunities. He’s recruited staff that shares his drive to reach out and connect with not only private events, but the non-profit and corporate sectors as well.

In 2008 Roe came to Utopia as a dancer and he quickly progressed and became one of our lead Emcee’s. But his love of music led him to the turntables. Now our lead DJ, Roe trains and assigns staff to events. It's not often you can find a talent that loves Country, rocks to Metallica, grew up on Disco and appreciates the Blues - both the music and our hockey team.

Matt has over 16 years of film experience and oversees our video production team. He’s a gifted videographer with background shooting documentaries, music videos, and short films. Matt not only puts together highlight videos and commercials, but also works closely with nonprofits to help raise funds through mission videos. If every picture tells a story, then every video gives a story heart, emotion and life.

Jordi graduated from the University of Missouri in 2018 and has a background in planning concerts and non-profit events, specifically at the University of Missouri. Over the four years she was involved in the Dance Marathon program, she helped raise over $1,000,000 for Children's Miracle Network. Jordi loves music and creating a space where people feel unified and connected.

When he’s not chewing a bone or scratching his rear, Chase is often found in the studio directing our team how to appropriately stage and staff events. Chase was on the most recent episode of The Bachelor, but was unable to find love. He kisses way too early in the relationship, is a hopeless romantic, and loves pup cups from Starbucks. He is still single and very interested.

Our newest team member, Jenna, graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and started her professional career at iHeart. Inspired by her brother with Down Syndrome and his enormous heart, she took her passion for entertainment and nonprofit work and brings the same joy her brother has every day.