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Our Story
JTB Events was founded in 2002 by Jan Blankennagel in Colorado with a simple promise: treat every event like it’s the only one. Over more than two decades, Jan built trusted vendor partnerships and a reputation rooted in heart, hustle, and hospitality.
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In 2024, following Jan’s retirement, her nephew Justin Blankennagel assumed ownership—honoring the foundation she built while guiding the company into its next chapter. Today, JTB Events is proudly Texas-based, serving clients across Texas and Colorado with the same personalized, hands-on approach that has defined the company since day one.
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As JTB Events continues to grow, the focus remains on thoughtful expansion—streamlining processes, enhancing client communication, and investing in modern tools that make planning seamless and stress-free. What hasn’t changed is the belief that great events do more than bring people together—they strengthen communities.
Why Choose Us
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Experience You Can Trust
With over two decades of industry expertise, we know how to manage every detail, big or small. Our experience spans everything from high-profile corporate functions to impactful fundraisers.
Nonprofit-Friendly Values
We proudly offer discounts on planning fees for nonprofit organizations, along with flexible payment plans to make professional planning more accessible.
Local Knowledge, Multi-State Reach
With deep Texas roots and a trusted network of vendors, we proudly serve the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, East Texas (Tyler, Longview, and surrounding areas), and the Houston Metroplex. We also extend our expertise to Colorado, serving the Denver Metro area.
Comprehensive Services
From venue sourcing and sponsorship acquisition to on-site coordination and auction management, our full-service planning ensures nothing is left to chance.
Personal Touch
You’re not just a client—you’re a partner. We build lasting relationships by listening to your needs and delivering on our promises.
Meet Justin
Justin Blankennagel is an experienced event planner known for his calm leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to bring complex events together seamlessly. As President of JTB Events, Justin specializes in corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, golf tournaments, and large-scale community gatherings across Texas and the Denver Metro area.
With deep roots in Texas and a strong background in both corporate and nonprofit work, Justin brings a practical, hands-on approach to every event. He is especially skilled at navigating tight timelines, managing budgets, coordinating vendors, and supporting boards and committees through the planning process—always with a focus on clear communication and realistic expectations.
Justin’s event philosophy is simple: great events are built on strong partnerships, thoughtful planning, and attention to detail. Whether working behind the scenes on logistics or collaborating with fundraising committees and sponsors, his goal is to make the process feel organized, transparent, and stress-free for clients.
Outside of event planning, Justin is deeply connected to his community and passionate about supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact. His professionalism, experience, and genuine care for the people he works with have earned him strong, long-standing relationships with clients, venues, and vendors.