Pamela Vadnais Joins Chez Josef as Sales and Marketing Manager

AGAWAM — Chez Joseph announced the appointment of Pamela Vadnais as the new sales and marketing manager. She is responsible for business development and coordinating marketing initiatives on behalf of Chez Josef’s comprehensive event-planning and hosting services, including weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, retirement parties, proms, fund-raising events, awards, banquets, holiday functions, corporate events, and more. “Pam has extensive experience in the hospitality industry,” said Marc Sparks, president and CEO of Chez Josef. “She brings a goal-oriented approach to event planning, inviting our guests to envision the event, and she works strategically to make those visions a reality.” Vadnais is a veteran of the hospitality industry with more than 20 years of experience. Prior to joining Chez Josef, she spent more than 10 years as a catering and events coordinator at a local country club and was a program officer and development assistant for the Jimmy Fund. Vadnais is a long-time Western Mass. resident and a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham. Additionally, she is active in her community and has held several industry-related positions, including concession manager for a performing-arts center. She is currently a chairwoman for the annual parish fund-raising picnic for St. John the Baptist Church in Ludlow. “Pam’s previous experience coordinating catering is very beneficial for our guests here at Chez Josef,” said Executive Chef Marcel Ouimet. “Food is always a central element to any event, and she really understands how to tie in the details like flavors and presentation. Her skills complement our existing staff, and I’m excited to see how she will help us grow.”