Mrs. Phyllis Mullins Anderson (1983)
II Vice President, Mullins Five Points Rental, Inc.

Daughter of company founders Mr. and Mrs. Phillip P. Mullins, Phyllis is the visionary behind Mullins Special Occasions. She began working with her brother Kevin in 1983, serving as bookkeeper when the party and equipment stores were combined into the 800 Holmes Avenue location. Phyllis saw potential in the Party and Events industry and founded what is now known as Mullins Special Occasions.

Phyllis holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Faulkner University, and also is a Certified Rental Manager (CRM), having completed that curriculum at Appalachian State University. She is the wife of E. Philip Anderson, and they together have 2 children and seven grandchildren. Phil and Phyllis enjoy riding motorcycles with the Christian Motorcyclist Associates and spending time with their family. Phyllis can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at phyllis@mullinsrentals.com.

Ms. Resha Douglas (1994)
Bridal Consultant, ABC-Certified

Planning a wedding, party, or reception? Ms. Resha Douglas is the talent you need to get the job done right! Resha began her career with Mullins Special Occasions in 1994, working in the original location as a Washroom Assistant. Resha can tell past stories of hand-ironing linens and hand-washing dishware, but she quickly advanced with the company and now serves as our Bridal Consultant. (She is one of only a handful of ABC-Certified Consultants in North Alabama!) Resha has been instrumental in adding new and up-to-date linens to our inventory and is always more than happy to show swatches of any fabrics, colors, and sizes.

Outside of being ABC-Certified, Resha also holds several other rental and event-specific certifications. She has two sons, Lamaric and Brandon, and one grandson. Resha enjoys trying new restaurants with friends and spending time with her family, and she is a member of New Beginning Church. Resha can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at resha@mullinsrentals.com.

Mr. Philip Anderson (1996)
Operations Manager

Having grown up around the rental business, making your event rentals go smooth is no problem to Philip Anderson. Philip joined the Mullins team in 1996, when he began as a part-time Delivery and Yard Assistant. He quickly found out that rental was "in his blood" and joined the staff full-time later that year, advancing through the ranks to his current position as Operations Manager. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a festival of 500, Philip can help plan every aspect of your event!

Philip holds certifications from rental-specific programs such as Top-Tec Tent School, and has earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Faulkner University as well as seminary degrees from Slidell Baptist Seminary. Philip and his wife Heather have two sons, Joseph and Jacob, with whom they enjoy spending time. They are active members of Willowbrook Baptist Church, where they teach 2-year olds and 30/40's co-ed sunday school classes, and have published numerous books and articles. Philip can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at philip@mullinsrentals.com.

Mr. Will Childers (1998)
Tent Specialist

Will Childers, Tent Specialist, joined the Mullins team in 1998 while still in high school. Beginning at entry level Delivery / Yard Assistant gave Will a unique viewpoint, as he has seen events from every perspective from the ground up. As his title says, Will specializes in Tent Events and is a Certified Tent Technician through Top-Tec / Event-Tec, manufacturer of all Mullins Special Occasions' tents. Will has become Huntsville's expert at tent installations, advising clients on everything from tent size to table placement, and works closely with lighting experts to create the perfect mood at any tented event.

Will not only holds the Top-Tec Certification, but has also attended the American Rental Association's Tents and Events seminars and is currently working on a Human Resources degree from Faulkner University. Will and his wife Amelia have one son, Andrew, who keeps them quite busy. The family enjoys attending activities at Oak Park Baptist, where they are all active members. Will can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at will@mullinsrentals.com.

Ms. Shirley Jones (1998)
Washroom Supervisor

If you've ever wondered who handles all the dirty dishes and linens returned from special events, look no further ...Ms. Shirley Jones is the woman for the job! Shirley began as a Washroom Assistant in 1998 and now supervises the same department. She has read up on all the stain-fighting techniques and can remove almost any stain from all our fabric inventory. Shirley oversees a crew of up to four people who all team up to make sure your linens and dishware are sanitized and ready to use when you receive them.

Shirley is a proud mother, sister, and grandmother, and enjoys spending time with all her grand kids when not fighting stains at Mullins. Since she also serves as a backup for other departments, she has earned the nickname "Super-Shirley". Shirley can be reached at 256-534-5701.

Mr. Jonathan Boyd (2004)
Delivery Driver

Jonathan Boyd, joined our team in 2004 as a Delivery and Yard Assistant. Little did we know that he would eventually become the glue that would hold us all together! Jonathan's constant easy-going attitude, along with his upbeat and jovial personality, have become a staple that we all enjoy on even the stressful days in the event business. This ever-present calm attitude is what you, the client, will also find as Jonathan delievers your tables, chairs, and other rental items.

Jonathan Boyd will be the first to say that the reason for his pleasant attitude is the Christian upbringing he received as a young man. Jonathan is currently worshipping at Agape Community Worship Center, and enjoys spending time with friends around the drum set between time at work and taking night classes at Calhoun Community College. Jonathan Boyd can be reached at 256-534-5701.

Ms. Deneen Calavitta (2005)
Washroom Assistant

Deneen Calavitta joined Mullins Special Occasions in 2005 and was "thrown into the fire," as we sometimes say, during one of our busiest times of the year. Deneen works with a team of up to 4 people who keep both dishware and linens in tip-top shape for your event. Every individual piece of dishware, flatware, or linen passes through this department for inspection, sanitation, and maintenance as it is returned from your event.

Deneen is the mother of four sons: John, Mark, Joshua, and Peter. When not ironing your tablecloths or playing Mom, Deneen is an avid Atlanta Braves fan and also enjoys horseback riding. Deneen Calavitta can be reached at 256-534-5701.

Mr. Brett Ramsey (2006)
Tent and Delivery Assistant

Brett Ramsey began his Mullins career as one of our weekend warriors, a high school student working afternoons, weekends, and summer holidays. As Delivery and Tent Assistant, Brett has seen it all! Some of our most key employees today started in this same position, so Brett will be advising from actual experience just as our seasoned veterans do.

Brett holds certifications from Top Tec Tent School and is a student at J. F. Drake State Technical College. After graduation, Brett plans to stay local and learn the event rental business. Brett Ramsey can be reached at 256-534-5701.

Mr. Lamont Price (2007)
Tent Specialist

Lamont’s career with Mullins Special Occasions began in March of 2007, when he took a position as Delivery Assistant for Mullins Special Occasions. Lamont caught on quickly and advanced to Delivery Driver in April of 2007. Lamont’s jovial personality and fair work ethics are a great asset to the Mullins family!

In 2008, Lamont earned Tent Specialist certification from Top Tec Tent School, which qualified his move to Tent Specialist in January 2009. Since then he's already been installing tents across Madison County. This additional training makes Lamont the man to call for special tent installs!

Mr. James Hines (2007)
Warehouse Assistant

Cleaning, maintaining, and loading tables and chairs can be a daunting task...leave it up to James to get the job done! James Hines joined our team in 2007 and has been a wonderful asset ever since. With James doing the regular maintenance, as well as loading and unloading from your vehicle, you can be assured the equipment you receice from Mullins will be first class.

James began as a shy and quiet young man, but quickly came out of his shell and now displays ownership in his occupation. While not at Mullins, James enjoys playing online video games and is always up to a challenge from one of his cyber competitors!

Ms. Misty Ivey (2008)
Event Consultant

Call Mullins Special Occasions on any given business day, and you will likely hear the voice of Ms. Misty Ivey first. Misty is quick on the draw, and handles quite a variety of calls in her service at Mullins. From basic event costing to the more technical questions, Misty will either answer your question or direct you to the right person that can.

A graduate of Madison County High School, Misty has been a welcome addition to our front counter team! Away from work, Misty follows a gruesome workout routine and also enjoys spending time with her 2 children and 3 step-children. She can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at misty@mullinsrentals.com