Our Team
Reuben Bell
President
Reuben is the Co-Founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering and the co-owner of Real Maine Weddings magazine. He launched his career in event management within the museum and publishing sectors in Philadelphia before returning to his roots in Maine in 2007 to establish Blue Elephant with his husband. With a passion for guiding clients through the event planning process, Reuben excels at creating unique experiences for guests. He has served as the past President of the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce and as Membership Director for the Maine chapter of NACE. Additionally, he is a former board member of the Institute for Family-Owned Business and currently sits on the Steering Committee of the Leading Caterers of America, and the Board of Trustees at Victoria Mansion in Portland, ME.
Fausto Pifferrer
Vice President
Co-founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering, Maine Venue Partners, and Co-owner of Real Maine Weddingsmagazine, Fausto began his career in catering and event planning 39 years ago in Philadelphia. He has an eye for detail and production and is passionate about creating high-quality, memorable events for his wedding and corporate clients. Fausto is a member of the Leading Caterers of America, sits on the board of directors of the International Caterers Association and Seeds of Hope Community Center, and is a past President of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club. He recently published his first book: Temporary Friends: A Caterer’s Guide to the Perfect Day.
Bryan Scott
Chef
Bryan joined the Blue Elephant Team in 2018 and brought 20 years of hospitality experience with him. His eye for creative details and thoughtful menu planning & execution have upped our culinary game and taken our menus to new and exciting places.
John Serna
Chef
John has been affiliated with Blue Elephant for many years and has been a permanent team member since 2022. His extensive culinary career began in his native Columbia and includes working under Chef Bobby Flay in New York City.
Justin Badorek
Chef
Justin has been with us since the very beginning. Chef Justin is our MacGyver – he can make anything happen in a field kitchen and laughs in the face of the unexpected challenges that off-premise catering can present. He is the calm eye of the storm in the Blue Elephant’s kitchen.
Jennifer Pardun
Office Assistant and Assistant to the Vice President
Jennifer joined the team in 2021. She is Fausto’s assistant and our office administrator extraordinaire. Jennifer began her career in greater Minneapolis, working in metropolitan hotels’ sales and catering departments. She is always available with a ready ear or a lending hand, enjoys getting to know our clients, and loves to see the element of design come together at every event.
Dominique Beaulieu
Event Producer
Dominique has been part of the Blue Elephant team since early 2017. She loves all things weddings and inspires all of us to grow and stretch every day. She loves her clients and her bulldog, Moose, not necessarily in that order.
Nicki Libbey
Event Producer
Nicki is our newest team member. She joined us in 2019 after a successful career in the hospitality industry in southern Maine. Unofficially known as the “Mayor of Wells,” Nicki’s energy and ideas have brought inspiration to our creative table, and we are so glad that she found us!