Meet the Verona Villa Team
Jason Young
Owner
Jason is the Creator and Owner of Verona Villa. Having spent seventeen years in corporate America as a retail executive focused on creating world-class customer experiences, Jason became enamored with the fast-growing city of Frisco, TX. Serving six years on the Frisco Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Board as the vice-chairman gave Jason an intimate view of the tremendous leadership and opportunities to take a chance to follow a dream.
As a result of many conversations with family, friends and mentors, Jason thought that this community could use a beautiful backdrop for people to gather as family, friends and teammates; to celebrate life’s special occasions, company achievements and friendships; and to inspire people to love deeper, dream bigger and achieve higher. This was how Gather-Celebrate-Inspire came to be. From the design of our space to the finishes he chose, Jason aimed to create a timeless, authentic, romantic space with modern details.
When Jason is away from the venue, you can find him with his wife Christy and daughter Cambria. As a veteran of the game show Family Feud (yes he was the anchor of the fast money and yes they won), Jason loves making every event one to remember.
Makenzie McCormick
Venue Director
Makenzie is a certified event planner from Texas A&M where she obtained her degree in Hospitality Management. Prior to joining Verona Villa, Makenzie earned her event planner wings at a venue in Dallas where her vision and excitement for all things events truly came to life. Makenzie has experience in planning a variety of events such as weddings, galas, holiday parties, corporate & lifestyle events.
Known for her drive and dedication to providing an exceptional experience, Makenzie tackles event day challenges with precision and grace. At her core, Makenzie is an incredibly detailed individual who is committed to producing high quality work in an effort to deliver the event of your dreams.
When Makenzie is not running around Verona Villa she can be found playing with her two dogs, Kitty & Whiskey, working out and creating a mean cocktail!
Hannah Arthurs
Venue Manager
Hannah graduated from the University of North Texas with her bachelors degree in Hospitality Management. While still in school, Hannah interned at Verona Villa, and upon graduation she joined the team full time.
Hannah is dedicated to ensuring every event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. She brings a meticulous attention to detail and a passion for creating remarkable events.
Going through the process of planning her 2025 dream wedding has reinforced her strengths in the industry.
Isabelle Arrington
Venue Assistant
We are excited to welcome our newest VV member, Isabelle, to the team. Isabelle is a recent graduate from the University of Arkansas, where she gained a passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences. She is committed to helping couples celebrate their special day with exceptional service, attentiveness, and whimsical delight.
We are thrilled to have Isabelle on board and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make at Verona Villa!
