Angela Nussel, CERP

Aug. 09, 2022

REGION FOUR DIRECTOR

The designated voting representative of all ARA general members in Region Four will vote for the director for their region.

Angela Nussel, CERP
Premiere Events
Austin, Texas

Angela Nussel, CERP, is administrative vice president, Premiere Events, Austin, Texas. Her day-to-day responsibilities include accounts payable and receivable and sales team training and support as well as human resources duties such as development of written policies, disciplinary documentation, new hire onboarding, termination, employee maintenance and compliance. She also works with customers to secure rentals, handles complaints and plans events with the Premiere team.

Premiere Events originally opened as Austin Party Central in October 2000 as a small neighborhood retail and rental store with one location in south Austin and 10 full-time team members. “Over the last 22 years, we have omitted our retail selections, expanded to three locations — Premiere Events South, Premiere Events North and Premiere Events Bryan/College Station — purchased three competitor companies and expanded staff to about 100 full-time employees. We are well-known throughout the Austin/College Station and surrounding area as a full-service event rental company,” Nussel says.

Background: “My experience over the last 22 years in the event rental industry has been diverse. I started out as a showroom consultant and a little-known fact, occasionally, as a model for our print advertising. I think it was obvious early on that I was committed to doing what it would take to be successful in this industry even if that included getting out of my comfort zone. As our company grew, my role morphed into part-time sales and part-time human resources. Over the last decade, our team, revenue, expenses, and inventory have had unprecedented growth year over year, and I devote almost 100 percent of my time to accounting, human resources and event consultant team leadership,” Nussel says.

Activities and recognition:

  • Texas Rental Association (TRA): Immediate past president, 2021-2022; president, 2019-2021; vice president, 2018-2019; secretary/treasurer, 2017-2018; director at large, 2015-2017; membership committee member, 2019-2021, chair, 2018-2019; education committee member, 2019-2022, chair, 2014-2019; finance committee, 2019-2021, chair, 2017-2018; legislative committee, 2019-2021; nominating committee, 2019-2022, chair, 2021-2022.

  • The ARA Show™ Task Force member: 2018.

  • ARAPAC supporter: 2017-present.

  • ARA Leadership Day attendee: 2020.

  • ARA Leadership Conference attendee: 2016, 2017, 2019.

  • ARA National Legislative Caucus attendee: 2019.

  • ARA Women In Rental Breakfast attendee, 2019-2021; Maximizing Female Influence and Impact at Work attendee, 2021.

  • National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Austin: Membership chair and fundraiser committee.

  • SAFE Austin: Gala Committee and Women of Hope member.

  • SEPA mentor.

  • CHILD Reading Program volunteer.

  • Manufacturer and Tent Renters Association (MATRA) and Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) member.

  • Rental Management 10 to Watch Under 40: 2013.

  • ARA Region Four Person of the Year: 2018.

  • TRA Rental Person of the Year: 2017.

  • NACE Austin Event Professional of the Year: 2011.

What do you expect from ARA board service?

“My expectation of board service would be to serve as a liaison between national and state boards and members. I would be responsible to communicate any concerns or issues that may be experienced by our members. I would also be responsible to inform members of the resources available to them through ARA such as continuing education and disaster relief among other available resources. I would represent our industry on a federal and state level and keep our members informed of bills that may impact our industry. I have an interest in making a difference for our members, whether that is simply acknowledging a concern, mentoring or connecting people together. It is very rewarding to work with all different personalities from different backgrounds and find the common ground that unites us all. I have an interest in our future as an industry and how we can improve so we can continue to grow our business while having a positive impact on our team and our community,” Nussel says.

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