Global Event Team
Masterplan boasts a widespread team of event professionals, each bringing unique expertise and top-tier experience to the table. Guided by our Core Principles—Extraordinary Service, Bold Creativity, Partnership, and Value at Every Turn—we are unified in our approach to planning and delivery of service that is truly exceptional. With the ability to call on specialized team members who possess the right expertise and local knowledge for your specific needs, we ensure that each program receives the full attention of hand-selected, world-class professionals. At Masterplan, we are deeply committed to your experience, and our team's personal dedication drives superior results.
Leadership
Female/family owned
Mary Jo (MJ) Valentine Blythe
Founder & President
MJ is the inspiration behind Masterplan’s relentless pursuit for excellence. She founded Masterplan Inc. in 1991 with a goal of delivering events that were truly unique and providing a level of service that was second to none in the industry. Built on these principles, Masterplan has thrived under her leadership. MJ doesn’t consider this “work”; it’s her life passion!
She’s a mom of 3 men, world traveller, Italo-phile, skier, pickleballer, hiker, biker, philanthropist, volunteer, and Worldler.
Maxwell Blythe
Director of Operations
Max is a CPA and former Big Four Management Consultant who, after working for Masterplan as a second job for much of his life, followed his passion and joined the family business full time. His high-level corporate experience matched with top-notch organizational acumen have allowed him to excel in the industry. He is currently living in London, UK, giving Masterplan a permanent European presence.
Max a dual citizen, sports fan, traveler, snow-boarder, potter/ceramicist, and a frequent live event attendee.