Maiken Stefany | Founder + CEO

Some say events run in her blood… and maybe they do. 

A Tampa native, Maiken Knight Stefany was born into a multi-generational family of event planners. After more than 15 years in the industry, Maiken launched Knightcap Events, an event management and consulting firm founded on the sole concept of good people doing good work.

Established in 2023, Knightcap Events specializes in all things live events – concept & creation, planning & management, logistics & site ops, and everything in-between. Maiken is best known for her role as Event Manager of some of Tampa’s favorite community events, noting her favorite part of event management is the opportunity to create lifelong memories for her clients and event guests.

In 2015, Maiken won the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) Emerging Leader Award. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the FFEA Executive Board as well as their Auction Chair & Hospitality Co-Chair. Her volunteer work continues as she also serves as a Board Member for Final Run Rescue, an animal rehab rescue in Western North Carolina, and a Hospitality Committee Member for the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Outside of work she can be found spending time with her husband Kevin, daughter Hendricks and their Mini Aussie, Nola.

Some people are meant to be in the spotlight, while others do their best work behind the scenes -- just like Cathy. She serves as Maiken’s Executive Assistant and trusted right hand at Knightcap Events.

With a love for spreadsheets, detailed lists, and color-coding, she’s happiest when there’s a system in place. But behind all that, she secretly enjoys the chaos that creativity inspires because truth is, that's where the magic happens.

An over-communicator (by choice), overthinker (by nature), and perfectionist at heart, she believes clarity is everything. She isn’t afraid to ask questions, double-check the details, and go the extra mile -- because she believes the best way to do something is to do it well, and do it right (or at least try!).

Some people clock in and clock out. Inglan is not that guy... he lives for the hustle.

A Marine Corps veteran and event professional, Inglan Thomas brings a rare combination of military-grade discipline and genuine people-first energy to everything he does. With 15 years of experience across live events, film, and large-scale conferences, he’s the kind of person you want in your corner when the job is demanding and the timeline is tight.

An active member of the Florida Festivals & Events Association, Inglan enjoys a good cigar, great food and spending time with his beautiful new bride.

When you need someone who’s calm under pressure and ready for whatever event day throws at you, Inglan’s your guy.

Suzanne is an experienced event manager and operations professional specializing in volunteer coordination, large-scale event logistics, and community engagement. From music festivals to art shows and annual conferences, she works alongside municipalities, nonprofits, and event producers to make sure everything, and everyone lands exactly where they need to be.

Outside of work, you can find her cheering on her kids at their volleyball or cheer tournaments, jamming out to 90s hip hop, or crafting with her Cricut. If you know, you know.

She’s in her element when there are a thousand moving pieces, a crowd full of volunteers, and a community counting on her to pull it all together. Spoiler alert: she always does.

The office pup for Knightcap Events, Nola aka Nola Pola.

This sweet pup is Maiken's 13 year old mini Aussie. She is an avid connoisseur of sweet potato treats and lounging around the office. Don't be surprised if the furriest member of our team paws her way into zoom meetings, she just loves saying hi!