Get to Know Our Team

Andreas Krammer

With 10+ years of experience in the meeting planning and hospitality industry, Andreas’s knowledge of what it takes to make a successful event coupled with his tech-savviness makes him a valuable partner to clients and attendees. He is known for his attention to detail and innovation and has a strong ability to work under pressure. He is passionate about seeking out new and innovative ways to use technology at meetings and events and loves to bring new, creative ideas to collaboration. He has been commended by clients for displaying patience, humor and a professional demeanor with employees, vendors, and clients.

Daria Pendleton

Daria is an experienced and passionate Program Manager, having joined the BUCOM team in 1999. She works closely with each client to build a partnership based on personal service and open communication. She acts as the single point of accountability to her client contacts and while handling a myriad of details, with changes coming at a heart-racing pace, she has the ability to calmly bring solutions forward and put her clients at ease. Daria has managed a wide scope of meetings spanning the globe from Barcelona to Jeju Island to Las Vegas, on all continents except Antarctica! She has been recognized for her exceptional customer service skills, creative meeting design, and extensive operations experience, always with a smile and a good sense of humor! She looks forward to the chance to become an extension of your team.

Darlene Krammer

        With more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and focused leader, Darlene embraces the role of President at Bucom with passion and commitment to our team, our partners and clients.

“At Bucom we have a genuine and unique approach to our clients that revolves around careful listening and developing creative, compelling  and innovative solutions."

        Prior to joining Bucom, Darlene held various managerial positions in the Restaurant and Hotel industries in Purchasing, Rooms, Sales, and Marketing and is proud to be a Cornell Hotel School alumna.

Kate Postle

Kate joined the Bucom team in 2017 as Business Development Manager. Her favorite aspect of the industry is the people she has the opportunity to create relationships with and adding her creative flair to marketing our brand. Kate is originally from Clearwater, Florida and is a graduate of The Florida State University hospitality program. She has a passion for the industry starting on the hotel side, with a background in hotel operations and hotel sales. Kate’s goal is to bring the Bucom experience to new clients and to continue the relationship as they become loyal repeat clients.

Kimberly James

Kimberly James joined our team in 2005 as Bucom’s financial manager. She handles duties including accounting and financial reporting, contracts, treasury and risk management. She also oversees the sales, marketing, operations and management of Ad Specialty Answers, Bucom’s premium specialty subsidiary. Kimberly is a committed and dedicated team member who ensures accurate reporting and provides cost-savings analysis to show our clients the ROI and skilled negotiated savings that Bucom brings to your meetings.

Ludwig Krammer

Ludwig Krammer is the Co-founder and Director of Operations at Bucom. For over 40 years he has been a major force in the meeting planning industry. Ludwig has held various positions in hotel management with Hilton, Westin Hotels, and various luxury properties, throughout the world, beginning with his Austrian roots in Vienna and including other destinations like Sydney, Brisbane, and Mexico City. 

Since 1987, Ludwig has developed Bucom and it from a two-person startup to a business that has been celebrated on CMI’s Top 25, Special Events Magazine’s Top 50 Special Event Companies and others. Ludwig’s unparalleled professional network, talent for maximizing value, innovation, and “doing the impossible”  has led Bucom to consistent success. Ludwig’s strong operational background and understanding of the inner workings of hotels, restaurants, and meetings bring real value to our clients. He is consistently looking to raise the bar and exceed clients’ expectations.