Who we are

Lisa Pinney Keusch PKNY EVENTS Lisa Pinney Keusch, president of PKNY Events, has been on the inside of the NYC event and entertainment industry for over 20 years. Her career began in production and post-production for television and video, including numerous MTV specials. She then organized and implemented a national tour for Evian Water, traveling the country to oversee their Evian Volleyball Initiative at 25 college campuses.

Next, Lisa directed events for Tavern on the Green and simultaneously worked with owner Warner LeRoy as special projects manager. This included location scouting that led to LeRoy's purchase of The Russian Tea Room. She then helped coordinate the design and redecoration of this landmark Manhattan edifice.

Lisa went on to become Director of Special Events at the world famous Roseland Ballroom in midtown Manhattan, where she booked and coordinated a continuous procession of formal galas, fashion shows, movie premieres, award dinners, conventions, concerts and sporting events. During this time, which lasted nearly a decade, she met and befriended many of the world’s most famous celebrities, artists and politicians.

In order to offer her clients the broadest range of event-planning choices and services, Lisa created PKNY Events in 2004. PKNY Events features the best in citywide, national and international venues, vendors and consultation for any event.