MEET YOUR MANAGER

Meet Ronnie Crone.  Originally born in Lubbock Texas, he lived in the small town of Alpine until the age of 4, when he and his family officially moved to Arizona.  He was then raised in Scottsdale, later graduating from Saguaro High School with honors.  It was during his senior year that he first started working as a valet, which he loved.  He stopped doing valet for about 5 years however, to attend ASU full-time and drive forklifts for Costco part-time.  After quickly deciding retail wasn't really his thing, he returned to doing what he loved, which was valet. 

He later graduated from ASU in 2004, with a double major in business management and communications, but enjoyed the outdoor benefits of working as a Private Party Manager the entire time.  Thanks in part to his valet experience and a twist of fate with the selling of the company he was working for, he's now become the CEO of After Dark Valet and he enjoys making it the most EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE EVENT SERVICE IN ARIZONA!  

He's also a happily married family man, whom enjoys spending the bulk of his time binge watching TV series like "Dexter" and "House of Dragons" with his beautiful wife, or going on family roadtrips with their amazing kids (one of which happens to be non-verbal & autistic).  Additionally, he enjoys things like camping with friends, playing fantasy football with High School buddies and upgrading/fixing things around the house.  Special thanks to all the ADVIP's that have trusted After Dark Valet with their important events and we look forward to building new relationships as time goes on!

- Ronnie Crone

Meet Melinda Crone.  Born and raised here in Arizona, Melinda originally studied Climatology and Meteorology, where she dreamed of one day chasing tornadoes—but life had other plans.  Her journey began in Scottsdale, where she met her husband (Ronnie Crone) in High School.  Over the years, they’ve built a beautiful life together, complete with 2 amazing children and a pair of ferocious dogs (in a pug & a chihuahua).

Professionally, she's been the Chief Marketing Officer for After Dark Valet since inception.  From there she has lead the charge in shaping the brand’s identity, while driving visibility through bold and creative advertising, tailored to "the luxury valet experience".  Melinda has been by Ronnie’s side every step of the way—supporting his vision, sharing in the hustle, and helping shape After Dark into the brand that it is today.  She also balances her role as CMO at After Dark, with that of a Risk Manager for one of the largest mortgage servicing companies in the U.S. during the day.  

In her limited free time, she enjoys taking family trips, hosting holiday parties and Sunday Fundays with friends & family, watching new TV series with her husband and crafting cocktails in her new frozen margarita machine :-).  You may even spot her out in the field from time to time, snapping photos and mingling with VIPs,  while making sure that every detail of every event reflects After Dark's standard.

- Melinda Crone

Meet Karen Olson.  She was born in St Paul Minnesota, but moved to Arizona at 18 to attend ASU and found warm weather and sunshine and never left.

She started a career in apparel manufacturing, then stopped full time work to successfully raise two more Sun Devils into adulthood.   Along with attending kids’ swims meets, she worked part time gigs, including Editor for a local parenting magazine and Private Events Valet Manager for eleven years.  Keeping it in the family, both kids also worked as valets during college.  Later she decided Healthcare was where she found satisfaction and now she works full-time at a Corporate Wellness Company.  

Additionally, joining After Dark Valet part time was an absolute yes for her, as she finds valet to be fun & satisfying work.  She enjoys making her clients events run smoothly, while being outside, even in the heat and cold.  She also enjoys the client and co-worker interaction.  Given everyones diverse backgrounds, it is very rewarding and there is never a dull moment!

In her free time, Karen enjoys her two dogs and parrot, gardening, bike riding and walking, got to keep moving to stay young.  Always planning and looking ahead to her next travels abroad or to a beach for toes in the sand.  

Live by the Golden Rule and you can’t go wrong.  

- Karen Olson

Meet Jesse Holder.  He was born in Landstuhl Germany along with his identical twin brother.  As a kid, he and his family moved around a lot but his roots are in Oklahoma.  He moved to Flagstaff when he was in the 6th grade then to the Phoenix area Sophomore year to the present.  Aside from working with After Dark Valet as an Account Director, he is the Workforce Operations Manager for North America at Club Med.  He is also the proud father of 2 grown boys, 1 Grandchild and a French Bulldog.  He’s an avid Arizona Cardinals and Diamondbacks fan and he loves to travel all around the world.  He also enjoys camping, spending time with his friends and family, playing fantasy football.

- Jesse Holder 

Meet Jaden Morris.  Originally from Seattle, Washington (likely on a rainy day), I now reside in Maricopa, where I work as a bartender at a local resort—a role I genuinely enjoy. In my free time, you'll often find me playing soccer, watching football, relaxing by the river, or challenging myself with Spartan races. I'm passionate about pushing my physical limits and embracing new experiences.  I've also had a lifelong love for cars, which led me to take on a part-time position as a valet and I loved it.  I find that it's a great way to stay active, spend time outdoors, and connect with people.  At home, I share my life with two energetic dogs who keep things exciting and constantly remind me to be present and enjoy the little moments. Whether I’m sprinting across a soccer field or crawling through mud during a race, I thrive on challenges and strive to make the most of every day.

- Jaden Morris

Meet David Walker.  He's working as an assistant store manager for Fry's grocery store by day, but then he's been working nights for the last 2+yrs as a Lead Valet/Sr. Manager.  Meanwhile, he married his high school sweetheart Laurasia Walker and they have recently had their first baby boy together, to add to their existing family consisting of 2 golden doodles .  He likes to spend his spare time watching baseball, playing corn hole and parking nice cars.  His favorite TV show is Friday Night Lights, and his favorite place to eat is Chick Fil A.  He firmly believes that "working hard will get you good results in life", and he leads by example.

"CLEAR EYES, FULL HEARTS, CAN'T LOSE"

- David Walker 

Meet Jerome Nixon.  He was born and raised here in Arizona, and then moved to LA for 2yrs to work on power lines.  Since his return to Arizona he's gained over 8yrs of valet management experience, while working high-end private events and large scale sporting events, such as the Suns, the Mercury and the Arizona Diamondbacks.  He's managed everything from your smaller, more personal event with 10-20 cars, up to your much larger events exceeding 250 cars.  He's currently pursuing a career in computer programing and in his free time you can usually find him at the gym, working on his new house with his wife, playing frisbee with his dog, going hiking, or doing scuba diving.  He also enjoys brewing beer and he loves to visit any Brewery, but "only to gauge the competition of course".  

- Jerome Nixon

Meet Rosendo Cervantes.  Born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, he moved to the Imperial Valley in the State of California, back in 1989 and lived there until 1997.  Graduated from El Centro’s Central Union High School in 1995, where he learned useful Accounting skills.  He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1997 and has worked as an Accounts Payable Coordinator/Specialist since then.  He was hired by American Valet in March of 2016 as a Special Events Valet, and was later promoted to Special Events Valet Manager in 2018.  In 2019 he had the opportunity to manage a crew of two at Durant’s, one of Phoenix’s Historic Restaurants.  Took a 3 year resting period from March of 2020 to 2022 following the pandemic, and joined the elite group of valets at After Dark in October of 2022.  His oldest son Leo, also joined After Dark at that time followed by his youngest son Benji a few months later.  Working with his Boys was something he always had on his mind and feels blessed to do so now.  Rosendo loves everything involved in Special Events Valet Parking as it involves, in part, going to multiple sites and meeting new people.  He lives with his Wife Rebeca, 2 Sons, 2 dogs & 1 cat.  He likes going on walks, going to the Movies and is very passionate about trains. Rosendo and his 2 sons have taken a few long distance trips across the US by Amtrak.

- Rosendo Cervantes

Meet John Freyermuth.  He was born in Phoenix Arizona, but raised in the suburbs of Chicago.  His story is one of passion and exploration. With diverse interests, ranging from live music, playing guitar,  & a huge basketball fan.  Alongside his job as a Senior Events Manager at After Dark Valet, which keeps him active and outdoors, he also works for  a hemp-based wellness company called Green Compass Global, helping people sleep better, feel less pain and less anxious with CBD products. Learn more here:  azjsf.greencompassglobal.com

In addition to his personal and professional goals, he is a caregiver for his mother.  He loves going to see live music.  He values personal growth and embracing new experiences. Some of his favorite things include reading, listening to music, favorite bands & artists  like Jerry Joseph, Billy Strings, Spafford, Goose, and String Cheese Incident, and basketball. His vibrant and lively personality shines through in all aspects of his life.

- John Freyermuth

Meet Matt O'Connor.  He was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and ultimately graduated from Brophy College Preparatory (Class of 2011).  He then continued his education at the University of Arizona, which ultimately lead him to a primary career in the automotive industry.  Truthfully, he's been addicted to exotic cars since he was 15 and he's hosted car events around town since then.  Already hosting events helped him quickly excel as a private events manager as well.  Prior to working with After Dark Valet, he started his valet experience with American Valet (based out of Phoenix).  This experience along with his passion for cars in general, helped him become one of the most knowledgeable managers on the After Dark Valet team.  So whether it's a 30 car event, or a 300+ car event, Matt looks forward to ensure that your event is a success!  He currently works as a Director of Operations for an exotic car dealership in North Scottsdale, but still loves working valet on the side.  Additionally, in his free time he still enjoys attending cars shows, traveling and playing with his golden retriever puppy, Maverick.

- Matt O'Connor.

Meet Jimmy Reisinger.  He was born in St. Paul Minnesota, but moved to Arizona at the age of 8.  From there he was raised in Scottsdale and ultimately graduated from Saguaro High School in 1999.  He later continued his education and earned a degree in Mass Media and Communications from ASU in 2020.  Professionally speaking, Jimmy has over 20 years of experience in the valet and parking industry.  Currently he manages private events for After Dark Valet, while working full-time for Arizona State University in the parking and transit department.  In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and rooting for teams from both Minnesota and Arizona.  He also enjoys camping with friends and playing with his 2 dogs, Boomer & Freya.

FUN FACT - Jimmy was the captain for a valet team that took 4th place in the 2008 National Valet Olympics!

- Jimmy Reisinger

Meet Frank Moreno.  He was originally born Phoenix and then raised in Chandler, Arizona.  Ultimately he later married his best friend of 19yrs old and had a son shortly after, all while graduating with a criminal justice degree in 1999 from Commonwealth International University.  Shorty after, Frank's daughter (a miracle baby) was born in 2009.  During this time, he went back to school for "networking & security" at the University of Phoenix.  Along the way , he found valet to be a great way to make some good side money around his busy schedule.  This includes both valet and management experience with one of the largest valet companies in Arizona, American Valet.  Over the years, Frank has also racked up over 27yrs of experience in warehouse distribution for food, medical and general retail industries.  18 of those years have been spent with Safeway in liquor & general merchandise distribution and he has an additional 5yrs with Albertsons in produce/perishable distribution.  His hobbies include listening to music, playing guitar, watching sports and of course spending quality time with his family and their 2 big dogs (both pitbull brats).

- Frank Moreno