Meet the B.R.P. Staff!
Lisa Stokes, President
Lisa Stokes, owner and president of B.R.P. Entertainment offers a unique service to corporations and associations in the Mid-Atlantic area matching entertainment to clients’ events.
She began her career at Penn National Race Course, located in Grantville, PA, where she served as Director of Group Sales and Marketing during her 18 year tenure.
During that time she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education at Millersburg University, but after a promotion to Marketing Director at Penn National, she pursued a marketing career.
When the company became public and repositioned as Penn National Gaming, Lisa moved into the corporate marketing position, overseeing three racetracks and 10 off- track wagering facilities.
Her career took a turn in April 1999 when she partnered in the purchase of then Bruce Rohrbach Productions. Changing the name to B.R.P. Entertainment, the 47 year-old company serves its clients by providing first class entertainment for events as well as assisting in all arrangements associated with the entertainment production.
Lisa has a strong commitment to the community in which she lives and works. She served as the President of the Harrisburg Chapter of Executive Women International, and serves on various committees at local chambers and convention bureaus. She is a member of the International Entertainment Buyers Association, St. Thomas UCC, PASAE, The PASAE Foundation, The Hershey Partnership and Central PA Association of Female Executives. Lisa also serves as an Ambassador for Team Pennsylvania.
Lisa recently received the Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s “Volunteer of the Year Award” for her service to the chamber.
Lisa is married to Dick Stokes and they have two children.
Karianne Gilbert, Entertainment Consultant
Karianne is an entertainment consultant for B.R.P. Entertainment, assisting clients with entertainment and speaker needs, providing performer suggestions, researching new talent for corporate events and private parties.
Karianne is a graduate of Penn State University and has worked with in the central Pennsylvania region since graduation. Her dedication to excellent customer service and experience in the sales industry will help her as she grows with B.R.P. in the coming years. She looks forward to building and growing client relationships with B.R.P. and becoming a dedicated community servant.
Currently Karianne is a member of the Middle PA MPI Chapter, the Hershey Partnership and will work on several committees with the West Shore, Harrisburg, and Lancaster Chambers.
Candy Laverty, Office Assistant-Graphic Artist
Candy came to B.R.P. Entertainment in early 2006. She serves as graphic designer for company communications including ads and bi-monthly client e-gram, and assists with daily administrative responsibilities.
Candy’s administrative and customer skills have played an instrumental role in the company’s growth.
Jody Rafferty, Customer Service
Jody came to B.R.P. Entertainment in 2008. She is responsible for reviewing all new artist information, scheduling entertainers, customer satisfaction calls as well as assisting the sales team.
Prior to joining B.R.P. Entertainment, Jody worked in the hospitality industry for 27 years. She is married to Jim Rafferty and has three children.
