About us

Voon de Var provides comprehensive event planning and destination management services. Knowledge and foresight are the foundations of a successful event. By using our extensive experience, we assist in all aspects of planning your event.

Voon de Var believes in this dictum: "You create. We execute."

Jackie Jaeger
Jackie leads Voon de Var's sales strategy and execution, including client communications, product marketing, press relations, sales support and demand generation.

Jackie brings 30 years of hospitality industry experience encompassing marketing, event sales, restaurant management, hotel food and beverage management, and destination management. Jackie's vast experience with high profile venues and clients, wedding and social event planning as well as corporations highlights her versatility. She's held senior positions as National Sales Manager, PRA Destination Management Chicago, Private Events Director, Pops For Champagne, Private Dining Director, Gordon Restaurant and Department Head of Room Service Mini Bars, Hotel 21 East. In years prior, she greatly enjoyed waiting tables at Chicago icons such as Harry's Café and Neiman Marcus Zodiac Room.

Joseph Lanter
As the Director of Operations, Joseph Lanter coordinates our event execution from manifest coordination to dining and entertainment. Joe is an 18-year veteran of the hospitality industry. His experience runs from dishwasher to management on every scale from Fritz's Wagon Wheel in Springfield, Illinois to Hilton Hotels International. This variety of experience allows him a simpatico response to every situation. His interest is to provide you with the best possible experience while preparing for every eventuality beforehand, thereby facilitating a seamless experience which is indeed "Voon de Var."

Liz Vogel
Liz is our graphics "guru," with a proven record in graphic design, menu design, and web site development and maintenance. She also adds that special creative touch to personalize and provide unique and artistic décor for both our partner restaurants and clients.