MEET OUR COORDINATORS

Heather Stouffer
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Heather Stouffer built the events department at Catawba Island Club from the ground up in 2017, where she is now scaling back and is responsible for planning and executing Yachtsmen Association events.

Heather has been a part of CIC’s staff since her early college years, starting at the front desk and transitioning into several different roles throughout her time. As the special events coordinator, she loves to welcome guests to CIC and observe their awe, as they experience the magnificent facility located along the shores of Lake Erie.

Outside of CIC, you’ll find Heather walking her dog Franklin around Catawba, playing tennis or boating with family and friends. In the winter months, she is proud to say that she’s a puzzle geek and loves challenging her brain.

Heather is married to Jim Stouffer Jr., and together, they have raised two children, Nic and Lily, along with their dog Franklin. They reside year-round on Catawba Island. She also is a stepmom to James, David and Matthew Stouffer.

Joa Bernard
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Joa Bernard joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in May of 2021, where she specializes in wedding and pavilion events, as well as support CIC member destination events.

Joa arrived at CIC with more than 12 years of customer service experience. A native of the Dominican Republic, she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from UCSD in 2009 and an associate’s degree in hospitality and tourism from PUCMM in 2005. Joa’s keen eye for detail, coupled with her unique combination of education and experience, makes her an expert at bringing a wedding vision to life.

Joa is passionate about event planning and loves turning her client’s dreams into reality. Outside of CIC, she enjoys traveling the world and planning every detail of her trip. She also likes spending time with family and friends, eating sushi, drinking martinis and listening to music. Joa and her husband, Joe, currently reside in Sandusky.

Stacy Maple
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Stacy Maple joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in November of 2021, where she specializes in GEMINI events, as well as CIC member and destination events.

Alongside her duties in the events department, Stacy oversees a comprehensive development process, enhancing programs, services and amenities for CIC members, as well as helping departments within the organization achieve full potential. She came to CIC after most recently spending two years as the Vice President of Hospitality at Lakeside Chautauqua. Stacy also is known for her time spent at Bistro 163, a non-profit restaurant in Port Clinton.

Stacy’s passion lies in helping people. She has always had a love for all things culinary, as she has spent most of her life traveling and learning about food. With lots of different experiences in hospitality, she brings an array of knowledge about the industry to CIC.

Outside of CIC, you’ll find her spending quality time with her husband, watching her kids compete in sports and trying out new restaurants with friends. Stacy resides in Lakeside with her husband, Criss, and their two children, Christian and Noelton.

Brittney Searles
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Brittney Searles joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in August of 2022, where she specializes in golf, recreation and youth events.

Brittney comes to CIC with a wealth of experience in planning and executing events, and she is excited to continue to develop CIC’s recreational and youth programs. Brittney looks forward to ensuring that every member and their family has an enjoyable and memorable experience. Her greatest joy is watching members and their children flourish through these experiences.

Brittney most recently moved to Port Clinton after living in the Tiffin area for the last 15 years. Outside of CIC, you’ll find her hanging out with family and friends, going out for drinks and listening to music, all while loving the lake life. Her favorite part of the day is to FaceTime with her daughter and son-in-law, Baleigh and Cyle, as well as her precious granddaughters, Haidynn Mae and Kyleigh Jo, and youngest daughter, Morgan.

Mary Pahoundis
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Following a four-month stint as the events intern at Catawba Island Club, Mary Pahoundis was promoted to a full-time events coordinator in July 2022 and currently specializes in social events.

Mary is a service person at heart. Her passion lies in helping people, and her favorite part of event planning is perfecting the fine details and helping the event come to fruition.

Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in restaurant, hotel and tourism from Ohio University in May 2022. She also has an associate degree in social science, as well as a certificate in performing arts, health and wellness.

Outside of CIC, the Cambridge, Ohio, native loves to discover new music, places, food and drinks. Mary didn’t expect to find her second home at CIC, but she wouldn’t change a thing. She is excited to continue to explore the area, especially finding new places to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

Lexi Rogers
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Lexi Rogers joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in September of 2022, where she specializes in corporate events.

Lexi came to CIC after most recently earning a bachelor’s degree in communications at Toledo, where she was a part of the Chi Omega sorority, and she is excited to excel in her first full-time role after graduation. Her favorite part about event planning is seeing the spark in someone’s eyes when their vision comes to life.

Outside of CIC, the Sharon, Pennsylvania, native is an avid concert goer and traveler.