Jennifer Geny Slice
Founder
When working in the corporate marketing world, Jennifer would notice that many giftables were left behind after events. She saw an opportunity, a way to transform event gifting into something more, and she turned that idea into Gift House.
With a true passion for gifting and a reputation for being an impressive gift giver, Jennifer’s goal for Gift House is to design quality, beautifully-packaged gifts your recipient will love and use. Her unique and personal touches make it an elevated experience for all of her clients.
Jennifer lives in Nashville with her husband and pup. When she’s not busy gifting, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and winning at a fun game night.
Leslie Rolfe Hazen
Business Development and Project Management
Leslie has always had a passion for helping others find the perfect gift. She attended the University of Alabama where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in Public Relations. Upon graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. using her passion for detail, quick coordination, and strong logistics skills, she landed a corporate events job, executing large-scale fundraising events across the country.
As a native Nashvillian, COVID brought Leslie back to her hometown where she handled operations in the marketing department at HCA Healthcare. During her time there, she sparked an interest in community service and cultivating relationships.
As Gift House’s leader of Project Management and Business Development, Leslie is able to combine her passions of events, logistics, working with people, and gifting all in one place. When she’s not brainstorming the next best gift, Leslie enjoys traveling, walking, and spending time with her new husband, family, and friends.
Claire McKinley
Project Manager
Claire values the process of crafting the perfect gift. Originally from Seattle, she received her education at the University of Washington. Upon graduating Claire began her career as an account manager in the insurance field in Portland, OR. Wanting to be closer to family, she relocated back to Seattle and transitioned to an account management role that oversaw the manufacturing of children’s books and other paper materials overseas.
In this role, she collaborated with publishers such as Scholastic, Simon and Schuster, and Penguin Random House to ensure excellence while creating and manufacturing their books. Taking the knowledge she’d gained in color theory, customization, secondary processes, and importing goods, Claire moved to Nashville in 2021 and began working in the high-end candle business. In this role, she coordinated with domestic and overseas suppliers to create custom candles and other high end fragrance products.
As Gift House’s Project Manager, she will leverage her extensive background in manufacturing and product customization to continue doing what she loves, bringing a product to life and witnessing the excitement when clients receive their items. In addition to the joy Claire feels when bringing a new product to fruition, she also enjoys spending time with her husband and Shih Tzu Danny Boy, working out, hiking, and going on adventures.
Ava Wilson
Digital Marketing and Gifting Specialist
Ava has always been drawn to the power of connecting with others and leaving an impact through unique gifts. She grew up in Clarksville, Tennessee, and moved to Knoxville to study for two years at the University of Tennessee, before transferring to Middle Tennessee State University, where she earned her degree in Journalism and Marketing. Through her love for both reading and writing, she fell in love with marketing and the visual side behind the words we communicate.
With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to creativity, Ava will be working a dual role in marketing and sales at Gift House, allowing her to combine her two passions while fostering long-lasting relationships. Collaboration is at the heart of her role and she will be curating engaging content that connects and focusing on the unique needs and visions of the client in order to deliver customized solutions that elevate the gifting experience. Marketing and communication aren’t her only loves. She is a Vols at heart and her favorite color is “Tennessee Orange.”
Alli Malone
Gifting Specialist
Alli is no stranger to the dynamic world of events. A native Nashvillian, she attended University of Mississippi and earned a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. Post graduation, she moved to Dallas to work in the event design industry, where she honed her production, design, and organizational skills planning luxury events.
Alli has a passion for the gifting world because she has a passion for people. As Gift House’s Gifting Specialist, she will work hands on with clients and help bring their visions to life. Her love of people continues into her personal life, as she also enjoys spending time with her friends, her dog, and visiting her alma mater in Oxford, Mississippi during football season.
Allie Vaught
Gifting Specialist
Allie possesses the gift of making sales management look easy. A native Nashvillian, she attended Belmont University and earned her degree in Marketing. Upon graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. and worked in the real estate industry. From there, she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, where she accepted a position in a management development program (MDP) working for a wine and spirits distributor. After three years of cultivating her management skills, she moved back to Nashville to manage the sales and operations for her family’s wine business.
Allie has a passion for working with small businesses and loves to foster the creative side of her brain. As Gift House’s Gifting Specialist, she’ll be able to mix both of her passions. Her excitement for the gifting industry, paired with her infinite sales knowledge, will enable her to encourage and support all clients with their gifting needs. When she’s not working, she spends time watching Paw Patrol with her two boys and cooking for friends and family.