Katherine Shell Benson has over 17 years of experience as an Event Management Professional. She began her career by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Sciences from the Mississippi University for Women. Honing her event management skills first through a career in catering management, she opened BBSE, LLC in 2010 with a desire to produce custom tailored events nationwide. Over her career, Katherine has been involved in the collaboration, organization and execution of many high profile events for U.S. Ambassadors, three U.S. Presidents, numerous celebrities, professional athletes, and VIP business professionals.

Katherine enjoys sharing her expertise in event management for luxury, VIP, and non-profit events through public speaking and perfecting her craft through continued training.  Winner of the Arkansas Diamond Chef’s Classic 2004, she knows both food and event logistics.  A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association, the Social Organization Alumni Council of MUW, a Sustainer Member in the Junior League of Memphis and former member of the Junior League of Little Rock, and a 2018-2019 New Memphis Institute Fellow, Katherine believes in supporting her communities to the fullest. Katherine divides her time between her homes in Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi with her husband Floyd, six spoiled rotten rescue dogs and one very spoiled turtle. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, concerts, road trips, and a good mystery novel.

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The BBSE Crew is comprised of a team of event All-stars who come together to make your event a success. From development to planning to execution, when you see the BBSE black shirts arrive, you know your event is in safe hands.

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