Tablescapes Appoints Anthony J. Floreano President and COO, Tara Knightly VP of Product Strategy

Tablescapes Event Rentals appointed Anthony J. Floreano as President and Chief Operating Officer and Tara Knightly as Vice President of Product Strategy and Sourcing, the company said in a November 3, 2026 announcement. EIN Presswire carried the release. Floreano most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Skyline Displays.

Floreano's Operations Background at Tablescapes

Floreano brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across event services, live events, hospitality, and display manufacturing, according to the announcement. His background includes multi-site operations, acquisition integration, and revenue growth in domestic and international markets. Before Skyline Displays, he held senior leadership roles at The Freeman Company, GES, and ARAMARK. At Tablescapes Event Rentals, he will help scale operations and support the company's regional growth strategy.

Knightly brings more than 30 years of experience in home furnishings, including over two decades in product strategy, global vendor negotiations, and portfolio management. She most recently served as Vice President of Merchandising and Visual Display for a major Midwest home furnishings retailer, where she led a 19-person team and managed a $240 million portfolio spanning 26 regional locations and a growing digital brand. At Tablescapes, she leads product strategy and global sourcing, with responsibility for developing signature collections, expanding product categories, and building supplier relationships.

"Anthony brings deep leadership experience across event services and live events, along with a track record of integrating acquisitions and building strong operating teams. Tara brings the product strategy and sourcing expertise to broaden our offering and give customers more choice," said John Mlynski, Chief Executive Officer of Tablescapes. "Together, they will help us grow while continuing to deliver the quality and reliability our customers count on."

Tablescapes' Milwaukee Showroom and Deal Role

Tablescapes expanded its regional footprint with a Milwaukee showroom at 201 E Pittsburgh Ave, extending the Chicago-based brand into the Wisconsin market, according to akta.pro company records. The same records show the company established a dedicated Business Development - Mergers & Acquisitions role held by Laura Paris. Tablescapes was founded in 1987 and serves wedding planners, corporate event organizers, and private hosts in Chicago and Milwaukee through a quote-based catalog of tabletop, linen, furniture, and decor rentals, the records show.

Tablescapes' Product and Content Rollout

The company launched a dedicated content marketing engine including the Tablescoops blog and quarterly lookbooks, with Issue 2 titled The Art of Gathering, Summer Edition 2026, according to the same records. Tablescapes describes itself as the Midwest's Premier Event Rental Company serving the Chicago and Milwaukee markets. The company's website lists its event rental and logistics services.