ATLANTA | TWELVE Hotels and Residences and Novare Events announced today that they will collaborate on the operation of special events in all TWELVE Hotels. Lee Anne Rees has joined TWELVE Hotels and Residences as director of events and will serve both entities in this role.

Rees is responsible for all special events sales, ranging from product launches to weddings and family celebrations to fundraising galas. Rees brings to TWELVE more than seven years of experience in hospitality sales, catering and event planning, most recently as sales manager for Bold American Catering, a division of Fifth Group Restaurants. A native Atlantan, Rees graduated from The Lovett School and received her B.A. in French Studies from Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. She has lived internationally, both in Paris and Lund, Sweden.

“Lee Anne’s creativity is what attracted us to her. She knows how to put all the elements of a great event together to create something unique and special,” said Jim Veil, president of TWELVE Hotels and Residences. “She’s a great addition to our team.”

Myrna Antar, Executive Director of Novare Events, added, “This collaboration pairs an exciting new hotel concept with a seasoned and creative events team. Lee Anne is the perfect choice to be our liaison.”

TWELVE Hotels and Residences’ first property will be in the ATLANTIC STATION® redevelopment in Midtown Atlanta. The ballroom at TWELVE Atlantic Station, opening in November, includes more than 8,000 square feet and can accommodate from 80 to 800 guests for corporate and social events. The space will also feature a large pre-function area, two lush patios, a private catering kitchen and convenient parking. Venetian-plaster wall finishes, plasma-screen televisions, hardwood floors and state-of-the-art lighting add to the sleek style of the venue.