Our team at Carson Events loves what they do! They are the best in the business at each of their respective jobs – creating, building, managing and producing events and television productions on world class level. Our team is committed to working with our clients to achieve ‘greatness’ with each and every project we work on!
We invite you to meet our Team!
Use the arrows or click on the photos to find out more.
We invite you to meet our Team!
Use the arrows or click on the photos to find out more.






MEET THE TEAM




KATHY
CARSON
CARSON
PRESIDENT
Kathy and her husband Paul Carson
(both professional athletes) started
Carson International, Inc. together, from
their passion of sports and a desire to create
‘great’ events that are both world class
unique and entertaining, and that provide a
first class platform for athletes and the sponsors.
(both professional athletes) started
Carson International, Inc. together, from
their passion of sports and a desire to create
‘great’ events that are both world class
unique and entertaining, and that provide a
first class platform for athletes and the sponsors.

PAUL
CARSON
CARSON
CEO
Paul started his career as a member of the
Canadian National Ski Team at age 17 and
was the Canadian National Slalom Champion
before turning pro at age 21and racing on the
World Pro Skiing circuit for another 8 years...
Canadian National Ski Team at age 17 and
was the Canadian National Slalom Champion
before turning pro at age 21and racing on the
World Pro Skiing circuit for another 8 years...

ALAN
BARNHARDT
BARNHARDT
Director of Operations
Alan Barnhardt joined Carson International
early 2017 and currently serves as Operations
and Business Development Manager.
early 2017 and currently serves as Operations
and Business Development Manager.

BREE
VANDEN HEUVEL
VANDEN HEUVEL
SENIOR PROJECTS MANAGER
Bree Vanden Heuvel officially joined
the Carson Staff in February 2019
as the Projects Manager.
the Carson Staff in February 2019
as the Projects Manager.

LEAH
MILLER
MILLER
California Office
Leah Miller joined the Carson team in August 2018, excited to pursue her passion for event planning.

SEAN SMITH
MC & TV PERSONALITY
Sean Smith grew up in Park City, Utah and was a
10-year member of the US Freestyle Ski Team.
Sean was also a World Championship and
Olympic Team Member.
10-year member of the US Freestyle Ski Team.
Sean was also a World Championship and
Olympic Team Member.

TRACE
WORTHINGTON
WORTHINGTON
TV PERSONALITY
TV Personality and U.S. Ski Hall of Famer,
Trace's impressive freestyle skiing career boasts
37 World Cup victories, 7 world titles,
and 11 national championship titles.
Trace's impressive freestyle skiing career boasts
37 World Cup victories, 7 world titles,
and 11 national championship titles.

LOURDES
EDLIN
EDLIN
Animal Expert
Lourdes Edlin has over 40 years of experience in the field of animal training that includes dolphins, primates, dogs, cats and birds...

SHELLENE
COCKRELL
COCKRELL
Tv Personality
Shellene is a seasoned broadcast journalist with more than 20 years in the business working as a Host, Anchor, Reporter, Commentator, Producer and Writer on an array of newscasts, magazine shows, sports and event series and other projects.

MEET THE
CREW
CREW
- Kris Neal
- Ky DeGroot
- Bree Vanden Heuvel
- Zig DeGroot
- Levi DeGroot
- Nikki Splettstosser
- Pete Leonard