Meet The Team
A team of tenured event staff will guide you every step of the way when you book your celebration at The Waters. Kate and her team of event managers work together to provide pristine customer service and the utmost attention to detail. A building manager along with a top-notch bartending staff will be at your service from start to end of your event to ensure arrangements are carried out according to your vision.
Kate Durkee
General Manager
Kate Durkee is the General Manager of The Waters. Kate has been with The Waters since 2018. She oversees events, operations, Oshkosh Yacht Club and all things that make this venue so special. She will most likely be the first person you hear from when inquiring about an event and will be with you throughout your planning journey. Kate has a deep passion for this building and her favorite part of her job is connecting with many different people and witnessing memories being made by all people who celebrate milestones at her favorite place. A fun fact about Kate is that she grew up sailing out of The Waters’ harbor and remembers the building and grounds when it was the American Legion prior to 2008 when it was remodeled. Kate and her husband had their wedding celebration here in September of 2021 and they welcomed their first child to the world in October of 2022.
Elaina Brown
Marketing & Events Manager
Elaina Brown is the Marketing and Events
Manager of The Waters. Elaina started in early March of 2023. Elaina manages
and operates everything to do with The Waters Marketing including, social
media, branding, advertising, public relations, and more. She also holds
responsibility to help plan and coordinate your event at The Waters
effortlessly, no matter what the occasion. Elaina received her bachelor’s
degree in marketing, where her passion lies. She loves all kinds of marketing,
so she does not have a favorite part. You will find her posting all our social
media posts, so don’t forget to follow us on all of our social media platforms!
Christi Huggett
OYC Coordinator & Event Manager
Christi Huggett is the new Oshkosh Yacht Club (OYC) Manager at The
Waters! We have never held a position like this before, but Christi had a work
ethic that we could not pass up! Christi fits perfectly in this position, so we
are so excited to have her, and her personality manage the Yacht Club.
Christi’s job duties are to execute all OYC events easily and help manage all
our employees for OYC during the Summer. With Christi’s bubbly and professional
personality, she will always be giving you and your guests the best experience
that you can have at our venue.
Our Committment
Our committment is to provide stellar customer service to all guests with integrity and honesty in a picturesque waterfront setting, to ensure a memorable celebration.