Houston Tents & Events in Houston, Texas, situated this LIRI NHT 12-by-30-by-3-meter clear span structure tent with direct sight lines to the family’s beloved pond for this wedding and reception on their South Texas ranch. Photo courtesy of Smith House Photo.

Houston Tents & Events (HTE) has acquired A Finer Event, continuing its expansion as the fastest-growing tent and event rental company in Texas. HTE has doubled its footprint at 14820 North Fwy., adding more than 30,000 square feet of inventory, and brought on A Finer Event’s dedicated management team with more than a century of combined experience. In addition, HTE has hired 25-year industry veteran Stephen Naleway (Events Plus in Conroe, Texas) as its new general manager and 28-year industry stalwart Fito Reyes (Aztec Events & Tents) as senior operations manager. 

HTE was recognized as one of the fastest-growing organizations in the Southwest Region by Inc. in 2024 and ranked as the 25th fastest-growing company in Houston by Houston Business Journal. Its acquisition of A Finer Event further bolsters its reputation as a full-service solution for event rental needs – creating a one-stop shop for event rentals in Houston.

“We’re excited about bringing A Finer Event into the Houston Tents & Events family,” HTE Chief Operations Officer Darren Randle said. “They have been our go-to vendor for tabletop rental products for years, and I’m humbled and appreciative that we are the company they trust to carry on their family’s legacy. As we continue toward our long-term vision of expansion, our teams combined have some of the most knowledgeable and experienced event specialists and installers in the industry. We are ready to showcase what we can do for Houston and beyond.”

A Finer Event was founded in 2004 by the late Mike Little, who passed away in 2023 after a battle with cancer. The family-owned company has a rich legacy that dates back to 1977. Little’s journey in the industry began with Alpha Rents, a pioneering venture that set the standard for event rentals in Houston. He grew A Finer Event to nearly $2 million in annual revenue.

“In the wake of my dad’s passing, there was a season of transition to find the right fit for A Finer Event’s next chapter,” A Finer Event’s Jeremy Little said. “Having worked closely with Darren over the years as a partner on events, we felt his company held similar values to how we’ve done business for the last 20 years. I respect Darren as a business leader, and I’m confident he’s the right person to continue serving our customers with the same standard of service.”

In addition to the game-changing acquisition, HTE has bolstered its leadership team with the hiring of Naleway and Reyes. The two industry veterans will lead a growing team that now numbers more than 60 full-time employees. 

“I am thrilled to join such a talented team,” Naleway said in a statement. “The company’s vision and commitment to excellence align perfectly with my professional values and aspirations, and I look forward to contributing to our growth and achieving new milestones.”



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