Cathryne “Catie” Grooms

Cathryne “Catie” Grooms brings a strong background in event management, hospitality operations, corporate partnerships, and team leadership, with a career centered around creating meaningful experiences and building lasting relationships. Before joining Camaraderie Foundation, she served as catering and events director with Hampton Golf, where she oversaw weddings, private events, golf tournaments, community programs, and large-scale charitable events while managing sales, vendor partnerships, food and beverage operations.

Earlier in her career, Catie worked as a Wedding Planner, managing couples and their events from initial planning through execution. Her experience includes contract and budget management, event logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship development, sales strategy, marketing, and cross-functional team leadership. Throughout her career, she has developed a passion for bringing people and organizations together around a shared purpose.

As Events and Corporate Sponsorship Manager for the Camaraderie Foundation, Catie is passionate about creating events and partnerships that strengthen the Foundation’s community while expanding awareness and support for its mission.

Outside of work, Catie’s greatest priority is her family. She and her husband, A.J., are raising their two sons, and she values the time they spend together as a family. She believes some of the most meaningful moments happen when people feel welcomed, supported, and connected, a philosophy she carries into both her personal life and her work with the Camaraderie Foundation.