HANA LEADERSHIP

JOSEPH CANCILLA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | EVENT DESIGNER

Joseph Cancilla is an Event Designer with over 21 years of experience in live events, production, entertainment & experiential environments. He leads Hana Events + Experiences with a focus on clarity, precision & intentional design: building events that run smoothly behind the scenes & land in the room.

A United States Marine Corps veteran, Joseph brings a disciplined, detail-driven approach to complex event environments. His background shows up in how teams are led, how safety & logistics are handled & how high-pressure moments are executed without chaos.

Over the years, Joseph has contributed to & led experiences for TEDx Ogden, Resorts World Las Vegas, NHL & NFL events, Stadium of Fire & the Burning Man Fire Conclave, along with corporate, hospitality & private clients across the U.S. & internationally. He has also appeared on the television series The Chosen.

While his early career included live performance, his work today centers on event design, production oversight & experiential strategy: every element has to support the purpose of the event, not just the visuals.

With a background in marketing, branding & photography, Joseph approaches events through the lens of storytelling: how moments are experienced, remembered & aligned with the values of the people in the room.

To learn more about Joseph, visit: 
www.JosephCancilla.com

ROSE WILD

CREATIVE DIRECTOR | SALES + LOGISTICS + DESIGNER

Rose Wild is the Creative Director at Hana Events + Experiences, where she leads creative vision, client experience & operational flow across complex event environments. She works at the intersection of design, logistics & people, making sure ideas translate from concept to execution without losing the plan.

With a foundation in classical ballet & STOTT Pilates, Rose developed a strong eye for form, structure & movement early on. During her ballet years, she also produced large-scale ballet productions, gaining hands-on experience coordinating performers, rehearsals, spacing & show flow: skills that still shape how she approaches event design today.

Her background in aerial arts, fire & performance informs how she designs moments: not for attention, but for timing, pacing & impact within the room.

Beyond the creative, Rose plays a critical role in sales coordination & on-the-ground logistics, helping clients navigate options clearly while keeping teams aligned behind the scenes. She is known for balancing aesthetics with practicality, making sure what's imagined can actually be executed well.

Her work supports Hana's larger philosophy: thoughtful experiences, intentional design & environments that feel cohesive rather than overproduced.

TARA CANCILLA

FINANCES + PAYROLL + PERFORMER

Tara Cancilla oversees financial operations & payroll at Hana Events + Experiences, ensuring performers, vendors & partners are handled with accuracy, consistency & trust. Her role sits at the intersection of people & process: supporting the business so the creative work can move forward without friction.

Raised in a dance studio by a mother who owned & operated one, movement has been a constant in Tara's life. That background gives her a deep respect for performers, timing & the realities of life on show days: it directly informs how she approaches her work behind the scenes.

In addition to her operational role, Tara performs with Hana when appropriate, bringing a grounded, present energy shaped by years of training in modern, jazz, hip hop & Polynesian dance. Her understanding of both the administrative & human sides of events makes her a steady anchor within the team.

BENJAMIN LERMAN

LAS VEGAS MANAGER

Benjamin Lerman is a Las Vegas-based aerialist & acrobat with over a decade of experience delivering high-level performance within large-scale productions, corporate environments & international touring shows. He brings a disciplined, production-minded approach to every project: balancing creative impact with logistical precision.

Benjamin made his entertainment debut in 2015 & gained national recognition through America's Got Talent (Season 10). His work has since spanned major Las Vegas Strip venues & productions, including The Balllys Hotel & Casino, Circus Circus Las Vegas & international touring shows such as Cirque de la Symphonie, Cirque Dreams & productions under the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. He has also performed internationally with Armed Forces Entertainment in Japan & appeared as a guest performer on Tu Si Que Vales (Italy).

In addition to performing, Benjamin plays a key leadership role within Hana Events + Experiences as our Las Vegas Manager, overseeing talent integration, act curation & on-the-ground execution for complex events. His experience working inside large productions allows him to anticipate challenges early, maintain safety & quality standards & ensure seamless collaboration between performers, producers & clients.

Benjamin lives in Las Vegas with his partner Morgan Jane & works closely with us to deliver polished, production-ready experiences for corporate & private clients in Las Vegas & worldwide.