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Our Mission
The RPS mission is simply to create exceptional experiences.
We care deeply about our impact on everyone we interact with as a company - whether it's the experiences of a guest at an event we've had a hand in, a client or vendor who has worked with us, or our own team of hardworking individuals.
Our History
Founded by Ed Mason as "The Prop Shop" in 1989, Ed's son, Royce, became sole owner in 1995 and has since lead the company’s exponential growth. Joined by a talented group of seasoned professionals, Royce's Prop Shop is dedicated to excellent customer service and creating unforgettable events.
The company re-branded in 2020 to "RPS Events," and today offers clients an unparalleled level of event design, strategy, and production. A Portland-based company with national reach, RPS is distinguished among its peers and industry colleagues as a team with creative solutions, innovative designs, and detail-driven event strategy.
Our Team
Royce Mason
President
A certified meeting planner and second-generation event producer, Royce Mason bought the original Prop Shop from his father, Ed Mason in 1993. Prior to becoming president of the Prop Shop, Royce utilized his education in civil engineering as a project superintendent for various East Coast commercial construction companies. Combining his knowledge of construction, design, and art, Royce developed a passion for producing events. Royce has won numerous local and national awards for his designs and commitment to the event industry, including Meeting Professionals International "Supplier of the Year," and the prestigious Event Solutions Magazine Spotlight Award for "Designer of the Year."
Octavio Pantoja
Director of Operations
Octavio Pantoja began his career in the event business more than 25 years ago. He started on the rental side of the industry before he was persuaded to join the Royce’s Prop Shop team in 2000 as lead foreman overseeing large projects on-site. As director of operations, Octavio is responsible for the crew and their successful installation of projects throughout the region and the U.S. Octavio's ability to solve problems and meet challenges is unparalleled, and he is consistently requested to run crews on-site, especially for our largest and most logistically complex jobs.
Justin Dean
Sr. Creative Director
Justin Dean began his career with Royce's Prop Shop about 10 years ago as a member of the production crew, and quickly established himself as an integral part of the team. After becoming an event producer in 2014, Justin has continued to develop his talents and now oversees hundreds of events per year. Justin specializes in events that require custom fabrication and the creation of new and unique design pieces. He greatly enjoys working with his clients to design and build items that perfectly fit their vision.
Elena Larrabee
Creative & Technical Director
Elena Larrabee has a passion for design. Whether it's the event itself or the software that makes it happen, Elena loves a good challenge and the satisfaction of a problem solved. During her time at RPS Events, Elena has been the producer on creative projects large and small, from complex corporate events to extravagant multi-day weddings. In addition to her work on event design, Elena completely overhauled the company's software systems in 2017, building and continuously improving a custom project management program made specifically to suit the unique needs of RPS Events. She also serves as the in-house graphic and web designer, copy-editor, and technical director. Elena brings an eye for good design to every project in which she's involved.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Spotlight Award Designer of the Year
Event Solutions Magazine
Recycle Works Award Winner
City of Portland Office of Sustainability
Best Event & Floral Design in Oregon
Northwest Meetings + Events
Members of MPI, ILEA, ABC
