Our Team
The crew behind the magic.
Sarasota Based Team:
Executive Leadership:
Leigh Ketchum
Owner
With years of experience in the industry, Leigh has a high level of expertise in selling and ticketing circus around the globe. A talented circus music composer himself, Leigh is great to consult on all things circus & amusements.
Phillip Dusty Sadler
Co-Owner
With 30 years professional touring experience up his sleeve, Phillip is your friendly voice on the other end of the phone. His impeccable circus knowledge is of significant merit here at Sarasota Box Office.
Owen Leonard
General Manager
Owen manages our day to day operations; coordinating the many different elements that make up Sarasota Box Office. He ensures our digital and print marketing, show production support and customer care services are running smoothly!
Aaron Ketchum
Project Manager
Aaron works on our executive team to help manage our day to day operations.
Administrative:
Sheyla Maltese
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
SUPPORT TEAM LEAD
Sheyla aids our executive team in various tasks to help our office run smoothly. Our Team would not be complete without Sheyla and her multilingual skills. She also works with multiple media outlets across the USA and Canada to grow our show’s presence.
Jazmyn Eagle-Wolf
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
Jazmyn leads on our bookkeeping team ensuring our accounts are organized and ticketing clients are paid out on-time.
Lynn Martins
BOOKKEEPER
Lynn works on our bookkeeping team ensuring our accounts are organized and our touring shows have their bills paid and onsite cash flow organized.
Camila Dantas
JUNIOR MEDIA BUYER
Camila assists in planning, negotiating, and executing media buying strategies across various platforms to optimize advertising investments. She focuses on both digital and traditional media channels, working closely with senior media buyers and marketing teams.
Betty
Regional Manager
Betty is our highly valued office manager, she ensures all visitors are warmly welcomed to the office. She also oversees that all incoming clients have the ability to provide playful entertainment.
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Booking & Logistics:
Louis Leonard
ADVISOR & COORDINATOR OF CANADIAN TOURING
As a senior team leader with decades of experience in booking, promotion and logistics with touring companies in Canada, the USA, Europe and South America, Louis Leonard works hand in hand with the shows he represents, the various venues, subcontractors and medias to ensure that our clients have a positive seamless experience.
Kim Sue Valla
BOOKING & PERMITTING MANAGER
Kim Sue works with land owners and venues throughout the USA and Canada to insure our clients shows have proper space and amenities for performances. Kim Sue is a proud member of the Bertini Valla circus family and brings her families multi-generation experience to the job.
Roberto de Jesus
ASSISTANT TO LOUIS LEONARD & JUNIOR BOOKING AGENT
Roberto serves as a Junior Booking Agent and Administrative Assistant, supporting the booking team in securing performances across Canada. He works with venue managers and landowners to ensure proper space and amenities, and assists with contracts, logistics, and communications. In his administrative role, Roberto handles scheduling, record-keeping, and general support to ensure smooth operations for the team.
Matthew Wilson
JUNIOR BOOKING AGENT
Matthew supports the booking team in securing and coordinating performance opportunities for clients. He assists with contracts and logistics, collaborating closely with senior agents.
Customer Support:
Sheyla Maltese
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
INTERIM SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Sheyla leads our customer support team and ensures customers are answered promptly and with respect. Her dedication ensures our clients have support coverage 10am-10am EST 7 days a week!
Social Media:
Nick Hereau
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Nick works with our clients social media accounts. He ensures questions are answers and adds scheduled according to our proprietary social media methodology.
Chelsea Dorato
SOCIAL MEDIA
Chelsea works with our digital marketing team to ensure our client’s social media accounts are up to date and customers are responded to. A graduate of the Ringling College of Art & Design she is also is our in-hour photographer and aids in content creation.
James Mármol
SOCIAL MEDIA
James works with our digital marketing team to ensure our client’s social media accounts are up to date and customers are responded to.
Jessie Boudrie
DIGITAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Jessie works with our digital marketing team to broaden our footprint by engaging local influencers, local groups and more to spread awareness for our clients’ events.
