Our Team

Amanda Victory is our venue manager and no stranger to The Jefferson. Prior to moving into the manager position, she worked with us for two years in other capacities. Her love for the Oxford community grew during her time at Ole Miss and the years she spent here after. Amanda has been coordinating and managing events as long as she can remember. She is actively involved in charitable organizations and loves to travel as often as possible. When asked about her role, Amanda said, “I have loved watching people have events at The Jefferson. I am honored to get to play a small part of their dream celebration.” When not managing events, Amanda loves spending time with her friends and her canine companion.

Vicari Catering is officially our caterer in residence. John Mabry's background in the restaurant world runs deep. His passion for great food and hospitality speaks for itself.⁠
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For more than 15 years, Vicari has been a cornerstone of North Mississippi’s dining and event community. Beginning with its flagship restaurant in Corinth and later expanding with The Standard in Corinth, Vicari has built a reputation for exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and unforgettable experiences for every occasion.⁠
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Meet Chef John Mabry⁠
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Chef John Mabry, founder and principal owner of Vicari, brings more than 40 years of culinary and event expertise to The Jefferson. Throughout his career, John has orchestrated weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and celebrations of every size and style.⁠
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His remarkable experience ranges from preparing elegant dinners at the Palace of Versailles to producing large-scale product launches aboard the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. No matter the event, John’s passion is creating one-of-a-kind experiences tailored to each client.⁠
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By taking the time to listen, understand your vision, and bring it to life, Chef John is committed to making every event a truly memorable occasion.⁠
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Together, we’re developing fresh ideas for exceptional food, memorable entertainment, and unique experiences that will make The Jefferson a destination to enjoy again and again.⁠
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Vicari Catering⁠
In Residence at The Jefferson⁠
John Mabry & Zerek Rider⁠
365 MS-6 East⁠
Oxford, MS 38655⁠
http://www.vicarigrill.com⁠
662-398-8080⁠

Molly O’Reilly, originally from Madison, Mississippi, is a dedicated member of the events team at The Jefferson. With several years of experience in the event industry (Bridlewood of Madison & Fresh Cut Catering & Floral), Molly has a genuine love for all types of celebrations and finds it incredibly rewarding to contribute to such meaningful moments in people’s lives. She finds joy in watching each element come together seamlessly! Outside of work she enjoys soaking up the sun, shopping, going to concerts, trying out new recipes and spending time with friends.

Anna Kathryn Sharp, originally from Birmingham, Alabama, is a dedicated team lead at The Jefferson who works to ensure every event is seamless and memorable. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Sports and Recreation Administration from The University of Mississippi. Her dedication for serving others and ensuring perfection in every detail for your big day is truly her passion. She is honored to play a part in making your dream celebration absolutely perfect. On event days you may find her setting up the bar, serving behind the bar, giving a tour of our venue, and assisting in event preparations. AK has described her role at the Jefferson as “one of the most fulfilling experiences, to be a part of so many events that we hope are memories to last a lifetime.” Outside the venue, AK is a lover of travel and all things outdoors, especially with her family and their dogs Swayze and Bruin. On a Saturday in the fall, you can find her locking the Vaught and in spring, right above the first baseline at Swayze Field. 

Maddie Welch, a team lead and an Oxford native, joined our team in 2021 after coordinating a post-Covid wedding at the venue. When asked to describe her role at the Jefferson, she said, "It is one of the most rewarding experiences because of the people you meet along the way. What a blessing it is to be able to be a small part of every event." In Maddie's spare time, she enjoys shopping, traveling, spending time with their animals and hanging out with her friends and their kids.

Kate Milling is a team leader working throughout the week to ensure that the venue is ready for our next event. This includes everything from bar setup to chasing behind the scenes venue details. Kate loves being in the hospitality business and has a long term career goal of becoming a wedding planner and coordinator. She has a passion for serving others and making sure every detail is perfect for your big day! She said, “It truly brings me such joy to be able to serve others on one of the best days of their lives!” Kate is from Texas where she graduated from Texas A&M (WHOOP!) and met her husband. Outside of work Kate and Hayden are actively involved with their church Pinelake, love hanging out with their sweet chocolate lab pup, and playing some serious games of pickle ball.

Photo by Madeline Rose Photos

Photo by Taylor Square Photography

Photo by Taylor Square Photography

Our amazing team members who attended the United Way of Lafayette County fundraiser luncheon in 10/24

Pictured are: Amanda Victory, Manager; Kelly Bell, Event Lead; Anna Katherine Sharp, Event Lead; and Kate Milling, Event Lead

Together we support our community!

Sarah Kate Purvis and Amanda are shown here setting up a special Bourbon bar for a December 2018 wedding.

The Jefferson team attending the Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Cocktail Party 2024!

(from left to right)

Maddie Welch, Anna Kathryn Sharp, Amanda Victory, Kate Milling, Anita Victory & Kelly Bell

Hand-carved ice sculpture truly makes this seafood station spectacular. Gage / Thames Wedding. Morgan McNeel, Elizabeth Heiskell Catering.

Margaret, Amanda, Anita, Aaron, & David bartending at the circular Lakeside Bar. New Year’s Eve 2018. Bar from Details Specialty Rental.

Bar staff Jessica & John on the covered porch overlooking the lake with a portable bar