Owner of LGH Design Group, now known as Detail + Design, Gene has been in the event business for 20 years. Prior to starting his own company in 1997, Gene worked with several of the top event designers in the world. Taking him all over the United States and Europe, Gene was able to help create fascinating theme parties and lavish social events that require extensive creativity. He was chosen as a vice presidential residence holiday designer in 1995 and 1996. Once deciding to return to his home state of Indiana, Gene developed an event planning business and floral company like no other in central Indiana. From creating the opening of the Emmis Communications building in 1999 to maintaining Rolls Royce and The Children’s Museum as loyal clients, Gene is regularly creating event environments that impress and electrify. He is often a contributor to local publications and the Fox 59 Morning Show.
Gene is also a Past President for the International Special Events Society – Indiana Chapter. Gene’s design work has earned him national and local awards for his work on events such as the Emmis Grand Opening, The Chihuly Opening at the Children’s museum, Rolls Royce Corporate events, Jeff and Heather Smulyan’s wedding as well as numerous others.