Our Events Team
B. Allan Kurtz
Managing Director
Managing Director of both Ziegfeld Ballroom and Gotham Hall, Allan has been at the helm of Iconic Spaces’ venues since 2003. His background includes five years as Director of Catering at Sheraton Meadowlands, three years at Water’s Edge, and 13 years at the Tavern on the Green in various positions, the the last five years as Managing Director. A married father of two boys, Allan resides on Long Island and in Bucks County, PA. He is an active member of the prestigious NYC & Co. Restaurant Committee and served on the board of the Central Park Precinct Community Council and on the advisory board of his alma mater, Fairleigh Dickinson University, for over 15 years.
James Munz
Vice President, Sales
James began his hospitality career at the legendary Plaza Hotel where he soon became one of the youngest people to assume the pivotal position of maître d’hotel. Shortly after, he took on the role of Catering Sales Manager. It was James’ success at The Plaza that led to a managerial position with Cipriani, USA in 2004, where he assumed responsibility for many of its exclusive event spaces, including the Rainbow Room. After six years at Cipriani, James joined the Mandarin Oriental as the Associate Director of Catering and was promoted to their Director of Catering two years later. A married father with three young daughters, James is a resident of River Edge, NJ. BA: St. Francis College, Brooklyn.
Matthew Tiscornia
Executive Chef
Matt oversees the culinary operation for Gotham Hall and Ziegfeld Ballroom, having joined the team after a three-year stint as Executive Sous Chef of Abigail Kirsch Caterers. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, he began his professional career at the Regent Wall Street as Banquet Tournant. Matt moved uptown when he was recruited to the opening culinary team of the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel. During his 11-year tenure there, he worked in all the food and beverage outlets of the property, from the fine dining Asiate to the lobby lounge, MoBar, before taking on the role of Head Banquet Chef. Married and a resident of New York City, Matt is a member of Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of New York.