As General Manager of Catering for Tuxedos &Tennis Shoes, Abi Haggerty is the glue that brings together sales,culinary, warehouse, staffing, and venue operations to ensure every event runsseamlessly. Whether it’s at The Hall at Fauntleroy, 4105, or anoff-site celebration, Abi plays a key role in making sure each team issupported and every detail is flawlessly executed.

“I work behind the scenes to finalize all the logistics so thatour guests can enjoy an incredible experience,” says Abi, whose deepunderstanding of events—from front-of-house to back-of-house—makes her apowerhouse of catering know-how.

Abi’s connection to DSquared runs deep. She’s worked with the company, on and off, for over 20 years, starting as a server and rising through the ranks as lead server, office assistant, floral and décor eventually general manager. Even during her time away, she stayed in the industry—sharpening her skills in floral and event design, venue managment, and producing high-end weddings and corporate events in Lake Tahoe and Nevada.

Creative to the core, Abi loves using design to tell a story. Whether she’s crafting show-stopping florals, designing a fun lounge vignette,or helping curate custom signage and guest takeaways, she brings her signatureblend of creativity and logistical precision to everything she touches.

Outside of work, Abi loves spending time with her husband and twin children, exploring parks and hidden gems around the city she grew up in. “Seeing Seattle through their eyes brings a whole new sense of joy and discovery to my life,” she says.

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