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Behind the Scenes of BTS  

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What started off as a side job of catering weddings, showers and more, soon became a journey of cultivating friendships and delivering an unmatched hospitality experience. BTS is made up of some of the area's most creative, hardworking and talented women.

Meet the Crew

Gia
Gabriella Marchesani

Gabriella Marchesani BTS Owner

By day, Gia is the owner of Legacy Fiberoptics, Inc., a fiber optic repair and calibration facility in Clinton, New York. She is also the President of the EZ Riders Snowmobile Club & the Talent Booker for the Levitt AMP Utica Music Series. By night, she bartends and serves. After working with an amazing group of women for more than 11 years on the side, Gia decided it was time to bring everyone together and start their own business.

What do you do for fun?

I'm typically playing the piano, snowmobiling, spending time with my family, dancing and singing with friends, reading or or thinking of new business ideas!

What song would you play to get the party going?

Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue.

What's your go-to cocktail?

I'm a beer girl BUT you can't go wrong with a Moscow mule. Throw a little cranberry in there if you want to spice it up!

Alex
Alexandra Luchsinger

Alexandra Luchsinger BTS Owner

By day, Alex is a Program Manager at Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome, New York. Her team deploys cross-domain solutions to military installations across the world. She also owns a hardscapes company with her husband, Dave’s Landscaping in Clinton, New York.

Once Gia presented the idea to her, it was a no-brainer to join the BTS team, as she had been a bartender at a banquet facility since 2012 and loves to work with clients to bring their visions to life.

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love playing card games, board games and lawn games. During the winter, my husband and I knock out a serious amount of jigsaw puzzles and enjoy watching football.

What song would you play to get the party going?

It has to be Whitney Houston’s I Want to Dance with Somebody.

What's your go-to cocktail?

I’m generally a beer drinker, but I also enjoy a dry red wine or a gin and soda depending on my mood!

Kay
Kayleigh Bisson

Kayleigh Bisson BTS Owner

By day, Kay is a Program Coordinator for a large academic hospital and helps support professional development for all things nursing. Whether it’s advanced education, specialty certifications or grant utilization, she’s got it covered! Kay met all of the wonderful BTS women when she started working with them back in 2011. When Gia reached out about this idea, she jumped at the chance to work with the ladies again, and to bring forward a service they were all passionate about.

What do you do for fun?

I have twin daughters who keep me on my toes. When I’m not cleaning up the toys they trail behind them or watching the same movie on repeat, I love to hang out with family and friends. I’m also a big reader.

What song would you play to get the party going?

It’s obviously Your Love by The Outfields.

What's your go-to cocktail?

I’m always in the mood for an ice-cold beer, but I’m a sucker for anything that has rum in it. Oh, and then there’s wine. And then gin. I mean honestly, anything.

Alona
Alona Schipano

Alona Schipano BTS Owner

Alona is a Government Accountant. She started her career fresh out of college and has spent the last 15 years supporting our military. She had been a server at a banquet facility for more 11 years, where she met the smart and talented woman of BTS. Gia approached her with idea to start their own business and there was no doubt she wanted to be part of it.

What do you do for fun?

Spending time with family is my favorite thing to do. I’m huge on making memories and going on small adventures with my two kids. We love to have game nights and watch movies.

What song would you play to get the party going?

Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger.

What's your go-to cocktail?

Hard cider is my favorite. But after a long day, a glass of wine is in order.

Founding Members

Tina Harter

Tina Harter

Melanie Kekis

Melanie Kekis

Cheyanna Thieme

Cheyanna Thieme

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