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, attending services at Twickenham Church of Christ, and spending time with their family. Phyllis can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@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 specialoccasions@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 Shipps Baptist Church, where they serve in the Pastoral Care and Drama Ministries, and have published numerous books and articles in conjunction with the congregation. Philip can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@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 specialoccasions@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, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@mullinsrentals.com.

Mr. Jonathan Boyd (2004)
Warehouse Supervisor

Jonathan Boyd, Warehouse Supervisor, 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 loads your tables, chairs, and other rental items. Jonathan holds quite a bit of responsibility, not only in loading or unloading your rental items, but also in maintaining, cleaning, and safely storing rental items when not in use.

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, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@mullinsrentals.com.

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, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@mullinsrentals.com.

Mr. Earl Drake (2005)
Delivery Driver

Mr. Earl Drake joined the company in 2005 as a Delivery Driver and quickly became known as our official "Yes" man. No job is too large, too small, or too hard for Earl. Earl is often found behind the wheel of one of our many delivery vehicles taking care of both regular-hours deliveries and after-hours events. He is also cross-trained, as are all our delivery teams, to be able to take care of tents, staging, and dance floors.

When away from the office, Earl enjoys spending time hanging out with family and friends. He is an active member in his church home, and enjoys dining with family after Sunday services. Earl can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@mullinsrentals.com.

Mrs. Keyoca Lewis (2006)
Washroom Assistant

"When life hands you lemons...make lemonade!" Nowhere will you see this old adage proven any truer than in the smiles of Mrs. Keyoca Lewis. Keyoca moved to Huntsville after leaving hurricane-stricken New Orleans and quickly made this her new home. Keyoca is a part of the team that prepares linens and dishware for rent in our Washroom, and is a true asset due to her knowledge, ability, and wonderful attitude.

"Key-Key," as she is affectionately known, is the proud mother of four sons: David, Ke'Vente, Isaiah, and Anthony. When not cleaning and sanitizing here at Mullins, Key-Key enjoys cooking ("REAL cajun food") and watching horror movies. Keyoca Lewis can be reached at 256-534-5701, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@mullinsrentals.com.

Mr. Brett Ramsey (2006)
Delivery and Yard 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 Yard 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 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, or by e-mail at specialoccasions@mullinsrentals.com.

Mr. Lamont Price (2007)
Delivery Driver

Mr. Lamont Price celebrated his first anniversary with Mullins Five Points Rental this month! 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 into his current position of Delivery Driver in April of 2007. Lamont’s jovial personality and fair work ethics are a great asset to the Mullins family!

Mr. James Hines(2007)
Warehouse Assistant

Mr. James Hines celebrated his first anniversary with Mullins Five Points Rental this month! James’ career with Mullins Special Occasions began in April of 2007, when he accepted a General Labor position. James learned quickly, and his dependability allowed him to grow into the current position as Warehouse Assistant. That same dependability has made James a great asset to the Mullins family!