TESTIMONIALS

 

 

Troy McVicker is the real deal when it comes to fundraising. He was our auctioneer for our Annual Fall Event last year, and he absolutely blew us away. From the moment he took the mic, he brought unmatched energy, charisma, and humor that had our guests completely engaged—and honestly, having so much fun they didn’t even realize how generously they were giving! Troy has an incredible talent for reading the room and knowing exactly when to push, when to pause, and how to keep the momentum going.
He’s not just an entertainer—he’s a true fundraiser. He offered us expert advice leading up to the event, shared valuable strategies, and worked with us to fine-tune the run of show to maximize giving. Thanks to Troy, we exceeded our fundraising goals and left the night feeling like every dollar was left on the table—in the best way.
If you’re looking for someone who can captivate a crowd, keep the energy high, and deliver outstanding fundraising results, Troy McVicker is your guy. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Tammy Shoop - Mercer Island Schools Foundation

 

We had the pleasure of working with Troy for our Seattle Children’s Hospital Laboratory Guild fundraising event, and he was fantastic! He brought such a fun and lively energy to the evening — cracking jokes when appropriate and pivoting to a serious tone when our guest speakers took the stage. Our guests absolutely loved him. He kept the event flowing smoothly while keeping the crowd engaged and entertained the whole time. He also partners with a DJ, who helped keep the energy high and fun throughout the evening.
His professionalism and experience with events really stood out behind the scenes leading up to the program. He supported us in putting together our auction packages and helped fine-tune the event timeline, which made a huge difference. He was very amenable, flexible, and always had great ideas.
Thanks in part to his involvement, we raised more money this year than at any of our previous year’s fundraisers! We can’t recommend him enough.

Becky - Seattle Childrens Hospital Laboratory Guild

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Troy was so energetic! So fun!! Kept our mission at the center of his messaging, he was great at getting the audience engaged. Which in turn made our event successful and almost doubled our goal!! We are so happy with him, we are using him for 2 other events!!

Nichelle - Backpack Brigade

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Troy is AMAZING! He's so full of energy that he makes our conference fun at every moment. As a planner, he makes my life easy by helping to handle all the engagement, connects with keynote speakers, plans team building for me, and more. He's a true partner and our event would not be the same without him. Plus, he's just enjoyable to be around. Thank you, Troy, for all you do!

Emma Nelson - Event Producers/ PCAPPA

 

"During the past 20+ years of producing annual conferences for different franchisors, I’ve worked with many hosts/emcees. My experience with Troy was one of the best ever. His unique sense of humor resonated with the audience. His creativity added different entertaining elements to the general sessions and awards dinner. His laid-back style during rehearsals and flexibility to easily adjust on the fly during shows made my job easier.  Troy immerses himself in the entire conference, engaging up close with franchisees. He did such a good job that we’re bringing him back next year. ~ David Handler, Executive Producer, AlphaGraphics Annual Conference"

  David Handler - Success Handler LLC

 

Troy McVicker is an outstanding auctioneer who has been working with the Kirkland Chamber for over 10 years. Troy's energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and he always brings a level of fun and excitement to the room that engages everyone in the audience. He knows how to interact with the crowd, and he has developed a sense of familiarity with our audience, making everyone feel engaged.

Not only is Troy a skilled auctioneer, but he is also a wonderful person to work with. He is approachable, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of our events. His dedication to his work and his genuine desire to help us raise funds for our organization has made him an invaluable member of our team.

Thanks to Troy's talents and expertise, we have been able to raise more funds each year, and we have received countless compliments from our attendees about how much they enjoyed his performances. Troy McVicker is truly an amazing auctioneer, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch professional to help make their event a success.

Samantha St. John - Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce

 

Camp Fire Snohomish County has worked with Troy McVicker for many years, and we will continue to work with Troy at our events as long as he is willing!  He brings such great energy to every event, tailors his talking points beautifully to both the event theme and our organization. Troy also is incredibly helpful in the planning stages, providing sound advice from his many years of experience in the auction and fundraising world. We are grateful to him for helping us have incredibly successful events, in fact he is vital to that success!

Krissy Davis - Camp Fire Snohomish County

 

I have had the pleasure of working with Troy McVicker for 10+ years on various events ranging from non-profit auctions to team building and morale events. One of the reasons I love working with Troy is he works to understand the event goals so that his services are always customized to match the overall event experience. He is professional, energetic, and extremely engaging. Troy also has an incredible skill of reading the room and can quickly think of ways to help lift the energy from the audience. I always know my clients are in good hands when Troy is on the mic!

Brittnie Wilkinson - Wilkinson Events

 

On behalf of CarePatrol Franchise Systems, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your commitment to making this event so successful. Our vision for this conference was to provide education and strategies for our franchisees to build profitable partnerships in 2020 in an environment that was inspiring, uplifting and entertaining. Together, we accomplished that mission.

We are always amazed how you pull everything together so seamlessly. From start to finish, you made what we do so much easier! Thank you for your commitment to provide laughter and enjoyment CarePatrol Community. Our franchise systems loves having you at our conference! We value our relationship and look forward to building more value in 2020! 

Becki Bongiovanni - CarePatrol

 

Finding a captivating emcee is hard enough. Finding a captivating emcee that also interjects humor, empathy, occasional acrobatics, and goes the distance to make the event personal is a home run. Troy and Scott brought the energy we needed to make the event a success. So much so, we brought them back to host our company's virtual Holiday Party. We were hooked. In 2021, PostNet's annual conference came around again but it was still too soon for in-person events. Attendees were zoomed-out and were not looking forward to another year of virtual conference. Troy and Scott accepted the challenge, mastered a new and improved virtual event platform, and made the event one of the highest rated conferences in PostNet history. In August of 2021, we took their show on the road to AlphaGraphics Annual Franchise Conference and Expo in San Diego, our first live event in two years. The stakes were high and expectations even higher. I can't recommend them enough. They understand Franchising. They understand Events. They understand people. As a planner, they are a dream to work with!

Tiffany Shindler | Director of Global Events - AlphaGraphics, Inc. 

 

They are always raising the bar and energizing our event and its attendees.  I highly recommend any franchise group looking to improve their event and take it to a new level use them... you won't regret it."

Brian Spindel | President/COO | PostNet World Headquarters​


"Square One Events partnered with Troy McVicker from Event Source NW for a Holiday party on Dec. 13. Troy was hired to be the emcee for a "roast" for a gentleman, named Rick, who was retiring after 40 years at his company. To say the event was a success is an understatement! Troy was terrific! He did his homework about personal things and stories about Rick. He was engaged and witty, and I plan to work with him again and again! In addition, he even pitched in with other aspects of the event. He is a winner!"

Pam McHardy - Square One Events

 

"When I was with PostNet we enjoyed great conferences, Troy and his team did their production for many years, and made it even more FUN. Over time, Troy got to know us, and many laughs and memorable moments come from that level of engagement and entertainment. Also, having someone else be the MC, allowed the HQ staff to engage and be more comfortable, which is good for everyone!"

John Francis - Postnet + Franchise Consultant

 

Troy and his team put the fun in fundraising and brought tons of energy into our venue for our school auction! He shared many great ideas and made terrific recommendations for fundraising in the planning stages of our process, made sure we dialed in a solid plan for our Live Auction portion of the evening, and kept donors engaged and excited about giving. Troy was instrumental in making sure we met and exceeded our fundraising goal for the night. There are many moving parts that go into holding a school auction but with Troy on our team, the Live Auction portion of our evening was zero stress and one hundred percent fun for everyone!

Leah - Lake Forest Park PTA

 

"We are happy to have you as our MC for our 'talk show' presentation and game show. You understand our business and your experience as an MC adds much needed value to these show. You are the professional that engages the audience with your talent and ties it all back to FedEx and Postnet"

Linda Falch - Fed Ex

 

“He is both engaging and entertaining, (Troy) holds the audience captive”

Vechie Biel - The Biel Group 

Thank you just doesn't seem adequate to relay my appreciation for all your efforts.  There were so many compliments and good reviews of you and Scott last Saturday...thank you for making the evening not only profitable but a heck of a great time.

Lisa Akin | Canine Companions Auction

“Troy & team bring live to our event.  They are fun, engaging, they play the most popular music, they are flexible & professional – love them!! we have hired them for our colleague gala 3 years in a row!”
Elena Hoxter - Human Resources Manager – Fairmont Olympic

“Troy and Scotty take our charity golf tournament to another level.  They are masters at keeping the environment fun and spirited, and they simultaneously find ways to invoke compassion and sympathy in our guests. With their help, our clients have a blast, but the overall focus still remains on the charity and those who benefit most from our support.”
Amy McClarren Pugh | Director of Marketing – DCI Engineers, Seattle

I wanted to drop by to thank you very much for the amazing energy you and Scotty brought to Get Your Rear in Gear this weekend. As you know, I love to keep the atmosphere light and fun and I can’t imagine a better team to help us with this. Everything was well thought out and flowed smoothly. In emotional times given the colon cancer themed event it was a relief to hand the mic to you to help me recover with some positive energy and humor.
Again, thank you so much for all you do and I highly recommend you for any company or event looking for an MC.
Keely O'Neill | Event Coordinator-Brooks Sports
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'We love the auctioneers!' is overwhelmingly the first response we get when ask attendees how they liked our auction.  People come to an auction to support a good cause, but they also want to have fun.  Troy and Scotty bring the fun! ​
Virginia Hatch | ​Arlington Arts Council​​​​
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"Troy and Scotty of Events Northwest make a fantastic team.  Troy was a very witty and funny M.C. for our annual auction.  Scotty cues music to coincide with Troy's presentation resulting in an energized and engaged audience.  We will continue to use Event's Northwest in many future Kirkland Chamber of Commerce events."
Bruce Wynn | Executive Director | Kirkland Chamber of Commerce​​

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“Troy and Scotty have transformed many a bland corporate affair into a fun and exciting event that guests and clients actually remember. His team is reliable, professional and personable and Troy is a pleasure to do business with. I heartily recommend them to spice up any event!”
Tyler Urbigkit | Director of Special Events | Seattle Aquarium