Kansas City Area Development Council

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Kansas City Area Development Council Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kaitlin Xouris Kaitlin Xouris Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Kaitlin Xouris's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2014 - January 2015
Job Digital Marketing Coordinator at Adknowledge
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Adknowledge  September 2015 - Present
DEG Digital  March 2015 - September 2015
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2014 - January 2015
PKD Foundation  August 2013 - May 2014
The KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications   August 2010 - May 2014
KDC Construction  May 2012 - August 2012
Francesca's Collections  November 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Strategic Communications, Marketing Research, Marketing, Social Media, Press Releases, Public Relations, Associated Press style, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Creative Strategy, News Writing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Sales, Event Planning, WordPress, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Leadership, Copy Editing, AP Style, Video, HTML, CisionPoint, Google Adwords, Facebook Marketing, Twitter Marketing

Education
University of Kansas   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Emphasis in Strategic Communication

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   2010 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Dianne Driver Dianne Driver Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Dianne Driver's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience November 1998 - May 2015
Job Executive Assistant at Littler Mendelson
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Littler Mendelson  June 2015 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   November 1998 - May 2015
Five Star Speakers and Trainers   1995 - 1997
National Seminars Group  1993 - 1997
National Seminars Group  1992 - 1993
American Nurses Association  1990 - 1992
Oak Grove R-VI School District   1988 - 1990

Skills
Economic Development, Fundraising, Public Relations, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Nonprofits, Community Development, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Budgets, Marketing Strategy

Education
Longview Community College   1985 — 1988
Associates, Executive Secretarial

Mary Novaria Mary Novaria Santa Monica, California Details
Mary Novaria's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience April 1985 - April 1989
Job Author, A Work in Progress; HuffPost Blogger
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
A Work in Progress   September 2005 - Present
The Huffington Post  January 2013 - Present
Episcopal Community Services  June 2002 - May 2009
Mary Novaria Communications   February 1993 - May 2002
Parks/Parks & Company   April 1989 - February 1993
Kansas City Area Development Council   April 1985 - April 1989
Kansas City Business Journal  April 1983 - April 1985
KBIA Public Radio  August 1979 - October 1982

Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Storytelling, Social Media, Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Entertainment, Creative Writer, Media Relations, AP Style, Marketing Communications, Newspapers, Corporate Communications, News Writing, Speech Writing, Press Releases, New Media, Editing, Proofreading, Newspaper, Opinion, Facebook, Feature Articles

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1977 — 1982
BJ, Broadcast Journalism

Lake Forest High School

Kate Lally Kate Lally Dallas, Texas Details
Kate Lally's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job FullTime MBA Candidate, Class of 2016
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Momentum Worldwide  May 2014 - August 2014
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2013 - August 2013
Her Campus  December 2012 - May 2013
Level Five Solutions  November 2010 - February 2013
American Advertising Federation  May 2012 - December 2012
Her Campus  August 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Social Media, Social Networking, Copywriting, Customer Service, Google Analytics, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Editing

Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Full-Time MBA Program, Marketing, Class of 2016

University of Missouri-Columbia   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communication, Junior

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague   2012 — 2012
Summer 2012 Program, Marketing and Management Courses

Notre Dame de Sion High School   2006 — 2010

Courtney Lawrence, CMS Courtney Lawrence, CMS Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Courtney Lawrence, CMS's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Marketing Specialist at Lockton Companies
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Lockton Companies  June 2015 - Present
Lockton Companies  January 2013 - May 2015
Kansas City Area Development Council   September 2012 - December 2012
Chestnut Lake Camp  June 2010 - August 2011
Citizens Memorial Healthcare  January 2011 - May 2011
Kohl's Department Stores  October 2006 - November 2009

Education
Southwest Baptist University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing & International Business

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2012 — 2012
International Business

Kerry Tubbs Kerry Tubbs Greater Boston Area Details
Kerry Tubbs's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2000 - August 2000
Job Sr. Marketing Project Manager at Signator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network   March 2015 - Present
Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network   October 2012 - February 2015
DentaQuest  February 2008 - October 2012
Tyco International  August 2007 - January 2008
Ferrellgas  June 2004 - July 2007
BKV (formerly Weyforth-Haas Marketing)   May 2003 - June 2004
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Vendor Management, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Marketing, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Magazine Management, Marketing..., Executive Communications, Sponsorship Marketing, Sports Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Branding, Internal Branding, Advertising Management, Social Media Monitoring, Social Media Development, Print Management, Healthcare Marketing, Healthcare Industry, Website Copy, Advertising Copy, Social Media, Newsletter Writing, Editing Newsletters, Electronic Newsletters, Constant Contact, Kentico, Employee Benefits, Collateral Materials..., Magazines, Magazine Articles, Series 7, Silverpop Engage, Editing, Online Marketing, Branding

Education
Emerson College   2009 — 2011
MA, Communication Management

The University of Kansas   1997 — 2002
Bachelors, Journalism

Kate Sweeten Kate Sweeten Kansas City, Missouri Details
Kate Sweeten's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Manager, Business Development at Kansas City Area Development Council
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   September 2012 - Present
University of Kansas Physicians  June 2011 - September 2012
Kansas City Blazers   January 2011 - March 2012
University of Kansas Physicians, Inc   June 2008 - June 2011
IKON Office Solutions  July 2007 - June 2008
Delta Air Lines  June 2006 - July 2007

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Social Media, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Facebook, Employee Relations

Education
Kansas State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, History

Rockhurst University   2008 — 2009
Professional Certificate, Paralegal Studies

John Engelmann, CEcD John Engelmann, CEcD Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
John Engelmann, CEcD's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 1988 - January 1993
Job Manager, Economic Development at KCP&L
Industry Utilities
Experience
KCP&L  January 2008 - Present
Aquila, Inc  January 2001 - January 2008
Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation   January 1994 - January 2001
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 1988 - January 1993
U.S.D   January 1986 - January 1988
St. Katherine's/St. Mark's Preparatory School   January 1982 - June 1984

Skills
Community Development, Retention Management, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Public Relations, Project Management, Public Speaking, Workforce Development, Public/private..., Energy, Business Development, Program Management, Policy, Business Strategy, Non-profits, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Management Consulting, Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Coaching, Sustainability, Organizational..., Customer Service, Redevelopment, Event Planning, Training, Strategic Communications, Location Intelligence, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Start-ups, Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Team Leadership, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Strategy, Contract Management, Renewable Energy, Analysis, Team Building, Fundraising

Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business   1986 — 1988
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Iowa   1977 — 1981
B.S, Science Education

Derec Olson Derec Olson Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Derec Olson's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Graduate Student at Helzberg School of Management
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   August 2015 - Present
Kansas City Chiefs  September 2014 - August 2015
NCAA  August 2011 - May 2015
Critter Control  May 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Research, Social Networking

Education
Rockhurst University   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Intelligence

Rockhurst University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Frederick Amstutz Frederick Amstutz Lenexa, Kansas Details
Frederick Amstutz's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Corporate Communications Coordinator at JE Dunn Construction
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
JE Dunn Construction  June 2014 - Present
Vail Valley Foundation  November 2013 - November 2013
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2013 - August 2013
K-State Athletics  June 2012 - April 2013
Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas  December 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Leadership, Sports, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Hootsuite, TweetDeck, Final Cut Pro, MailChimp, Web Content, Blogging, News Writing

Education
Kansas State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations with an Emphasis in English

Tom McVey Tom McVey Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Tom McVey's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience August 2011 - October 2011
Job Director of Business Development | The Clark Enersen Partners
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Clark Enersen Partners  March 2015 - Present
Shawnee Economic Development Council   October 2011 - March 2015
Kansas City Area Development Council   August 2011 - October 2011
Rawlings Sporting Goods  May 2010 - August 2010
St. Mary's High School   2002 - 2006

Skills
Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sports Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Research, Sponsorship, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Advertising, Sports, Sports Management, Market Research, Brand Management

Education
Oklahoma University - Economic Development Institute   2012 — 2015

Rockhurst University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing

St. Mary's High School

Jessica Nelson Jessica Nelson Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Jessica Nelson's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Managing Director | TeamKC: Life+Talent at the Kansas City Area Development Council
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2015 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2014 - November 2014
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2013 - December 2013
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2011 - December 2012
University of Kansas  January 2011 - May 2011
Paramount Public Relations, Inc.   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Recruiting, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Talent Acquisition, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Writing, Event Planning, Customer Service

Education
The University of Kansas   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communications; minor in business

Alex Maun Alex Maun Stillwater, Oklahoma Details
Alex Maun's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2011 - October 2011
Job Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Oklahoma State University
Industry Sports
Experience
Oklahoma State University Athletics  May 2015 - Present
Oklahoma State University Athletics  August 2013 - Present
Kansas City Chiefs Football Club  May 2013 - August 2013
Columbia Blowfish Baseball  August 2012 - June 2013
University of South Carolina  August 2012 - May 2013
Barkley  October 2011 - July 2012
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2011 - October 2011
Tulsa Opera  January 2011 - May 2011
Sporting Kansas City  May 2010 - August 2010
BOK Center  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Web Design, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Community Development, Press Releases, Media Relations, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Sport and Entertainment Management

University of Tulsa   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications, Minor in Communications

Ashlie Hand, APR Ashlie Hand, APR Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Ashlie Hand, APR's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Vice President, Communication at Kansas City Area Development Council
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   March 2012 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2007 - March 2012
Kansas City Area Development Council   August 2003 - January 2007
Kansas City Area Development Council   August 1999 - August 2003
CMF&Z  February 1998 - August 1999

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Marketing, Nonprofits, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Publicity, Press Releases, Newsletters

Education
Loras College   1994 — 1998
BA Speech Communication/Public Relations, Communications, Public Relations, Mass Media

Emily McVey Emily McVey Raymore, Missouri Details
Emily McVey's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Manager Bioscience Development at Kansas City Area Development Council
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   August 2012 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   December 2011 - July 2012
Rockhurst University  August 2009 - May 2011

Skills
Editing, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel, Government, Program Development, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Business Development, Public/private..., PowerPoint, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Event Planning, Marketing, Project Management, Research, Social Media, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Project Planning, Marketing Research, Program Management, Non-profits, Budgets, Social Networking, InDesign, Management, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Economic Development, Leadership Development, Market Research, Volunteer Management

Education
Rockhurst University   2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Rockhurst University   2007 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Sports Management/Exercise Science

Johnson County Community College   2006 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

Julia Wallis Julia Wallis Manhattan, Kansas Details
Julia Wallis's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Program Coordinator at Kansas State University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Kansas State University  January 2012 - May 2015
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2012 - August 2012
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP  March 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Advertising, Press Releases, Fundraising, Brand Development, Research, Event Planning, Media Relations, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Facebook, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Blogging, Volunteer Management

Education
Kansas State University   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Marketing for Apparel and Textiles

Kansas State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile   2011 — 2011

Lauren Benson Lauren Benson Chicago, Illinois Details
Lauren Benson's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience August 2013 - December 2013
Job Assistant Account Executive at Olson
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Olson  August 2014 - Present
Olson  January 2014 - August 2014
Kansas City Area Development Council   August 2013 - December 2013
Parris Communications  January 2013 - May 2013
Great Plains Media  March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Media Relations, AP Style, Strategic Communications, Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs

Education
University of Kansas   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism, Strategic Communication

Lynn Parman Lynn Parman Saint Joseph, Missouri Details
Lynn Parman's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience October 2005 - March 2011
Job Associate Director, Community and Workforce Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica  February 2015 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica  March 2011 - January 2015
Kansas City Area Development Council   October 2005 - March 2011
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce  2002 - 2005
St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce   1998 - 2002

Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Project Management, Public Relations, Membership Development, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Economic Development, Recruiting, Negotiation, Business Development, Budgets, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Social Media, Customer Service, Management, Strategy, Team Building, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Sales Management

Education
Missouri State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Administration

University of Oklahoma - Economic Development Institute
Certificate of Completion, Economic Development Institute

Joy Kuhl Joy Kuhl Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Joy Kuhl's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience 1996 - 1999
Job Business Development Executive at Perficient
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Perficient  January 2014 - Present
Lantana Consulting Group  October 2012 - January 2014
Optimal Accords, LLC   2004 - October 2012
Child Health Corporation of America  2001 - 2004
Compuware  1999 - 2001
Kansas City Area Development Council   1996 - 1999

Skills
Business Development, Marketing Communications, Association Management, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Hospitals, Customer Service, Healthcare Information..., EMR, Informatics, Management, HL7, Training, EHR, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Project Management, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Consulting, Market Research, Project Planning, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising, Healthcare Consulting, Nonprofits, Management Consulting, CRM, Executive Management, Program Management

Education
The University of Kansas   1990 — 1995
Bachelors of Science

Baker University   2000 — 2002
Masters

Stephanie Parker Stephanie Parker Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Stephanie Parker's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2005 - August 2005
Job VP / Group Account Leader at Barkley
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Barkley  May 2015 - Present
Barkley  February 2014 - May 2015
Barkley  May 2013 - January 2014
Barkley  January 2012 - April 2013
Blacktop Creative  January 2011 - January 2012
The Travel and Immunization Clinic   May 2006 - 2012
Barkley  April 2010 - April 2011
Muller Bressler Brown  June 2007 - April 2010
Muller + Company  May 2006 - July 2007
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Direct Mail, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sponsorship, Market Planning, Strategy

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2002 — 2006
Journalism Advertising, Business, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism

Bob Marcusse Bob Marcusse Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Bob Marcusse's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience 1991 - Present
Job President and CEO at the Kansas City Area Development Council
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   1991 - Present
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce  January 1990 - March 1991
The Peoria Area, EDC Inc.   1983 - 1990
The Peoria Area, EDC Inc.   1982 - 1983

Education
Purdue University   1972 — 1974
MS, Sec. School Admin.

Sheila Dressman Sheila Dressman Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Sheila Dressman's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience December 1991 - October 1993
Job Senior Marketing Communications Consultant at Eidson and Partners
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Eidson and Partners   September 2004 - Present
Dressman Consulting   August 1999 - September 2004
Sprint LTD  August 1998 - August 1999
Cellular One Kansas/Missouri   October 1996 - August 1998
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, Missouri   February 1995 - October 1996
NKH&W  October 1993 - February 1995
Kansas City Area Development Council   December 1991 - October 1993
Westin Crown Center Kansas City   September 1988 - December 1991
KSNW-TV Wichita, Kansas   May 1983 - September 1988

Skills
Hospitality, Financial Services, Transportation, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Editing, Community Outreach, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Advertising

Education
The University of Kansas   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Sarah Hemme Sarah Hemme Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Sarah Hemme's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Finance Manager at Resources for Human Development (RHD)
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Resources for Human Development  January 2013 - Present
International Architects Atelier  January 2010 - December 2012
Audio-Reader Network   August 2006 - November 2009
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Media Relations, Message Development, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Bookkeeping, Relationship Cultivation, Art History, French, Painting, Photography, Journalism, Triathlon

Education
Kansas City Art Institute   2011 — 2011
Painting

The University of Kansas   2006 — 2009
B.S., Journalism: Strategic Communications

The University of Kansas   2001 — 2004
B.A., Art History/French

Joseph Scanga Joseph Scanga Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Joseph Scanga's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Senior Area Sales Manager at Flexjet
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
Flexjet  April 2015 - Present
Flight Options  February 2011 - Present
United Way of the Plains  August 2009 - November 2010
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Public Relations, Aircraft, Sales, Customer Service, Negotiation, Advertising, Online Advertising, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Management

Education
The University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
B.S. in Journalism with emphasis in Strategic Communication, Communications, Sociology

Kapaun Mount Carmel   2001 — 2005

Tim Cowden Tim Cowden Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Tim Cowden's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience July 1998 - Present
Job Senior Economic Development Executive
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   July 1998 - Present
Economic Development Corporation of Utah  March 1995 - July 1998
Dillards  August 1992 - February 1995
Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry   June 1986 - July 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Economic Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Recruiting, Leadership, Public Relations, Community Development, Public Speaking, Program Management, Nonprofits, Market Research, Management, Real Estate, Sales, Advertising, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Event Planning, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Social Media, Grant Writing, Sponsorship, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Community Outreach

Education
University of Oklahoma   1982 — 1986
BA

Lauren Ebberts Lauren Ebberts Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Lauren Ebberts's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Account Manager at Inspector Office Solutions
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Inspector Office Solutions   January 2011 - Present
Humane Society of Greater Kansas City  January 2010 - November 2010
Village Voice Media  August 2009 - December 2009
Plaza Customer Service   December 2008 - August 2009
Highwoods Properties  May 2008 - July 2009
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2009 - May 2009
Nicholson Kovac  May 2007 - August 2007
Kansas University Endowment Association  January 2007 - May 2007

Education
The University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
Strategic Communication, Journalism

The University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
Communication Studies

Megan Gehrke Megan Gehrke Greater Omaha Area Details
Megan Gehrke's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience June 2011 - November 2011
Job Development Specialist at OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
OneWorld Community Health Center  March 2012 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   June 2011 - November 2011
Kansas City Area Development Council   February 2011 - May 2011
Center for Service and Learning   January 2009 - November 2010
Miles for Myeloma, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center   June 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Research, Event Management, Editing, Grant Writing, eTapestry, Managing Database, Grants, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Program Development, Administrative..., Event Planning

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2008 — 2010
MPA, Nonprofit Management

Northwest Missouri State University   2004 — 2008
BS, Child and Family Studies

Tasha Hammes Tasha Hammes Lenexa, Kansas Details
Tasha Hammes's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience April 2004 - February 2007
Job Consultant at Tasha Hammes Public Relations
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Tasha Hammes Public Relations   February 2007 - Present
Crossroads Christian Church  June 2007 - December 2013
Kansas City Area Development Council   April 2004 - February 2007
Cerner Corporation  August 2003 - April 2004
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2003 - August 2003
University of Kansas School of Nursing  January 2003 - May 2003

Education
Kansas State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Ecology and Mass Communications; emphasis in Public Relations, 3.7 GPA

Morgan Bell Morgan Bell Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Morgan Bell's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2010 - September 2010
Job Manager Business Development at Kansas City SmartPort
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kansas City SmartPort   January 2015 - Present
Platte County Economic Development Council   July 2013 - December 2014
Platte County Economic Development Council   September 2010 - July 2013
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2010 - September 2010
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Economic Development, Non-profits, Community Development, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Internal Communications, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Budgets

Education
The University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
BSJ, Journalism, strategic communication; History of Art minor

April Mason Nichols April Mason Nichols Greater New York City Area Details
April Mason Nichols's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 1995 - July 1999
Job Principal, Violet Communications / Violet PR
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Violet Communications / Violet PR   October 2011 - Present
Spring O'Brien  August 2004 - January 2011
GIS Planning  2011 - 2011
Development Counsellors International  1999 - 2004
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 1995 - July 1999

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Economic Development, Direct Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Writing, Corporate Branding, Strategic Planning, CRM, Travel, Architecture, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Marketing

Education
The University of Kansas   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, Journalism/Marketing Communications

William Jewell College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, Communications

Sarah Ludwig Sarah Ludwig Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Sarah Ludwig's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience October 2011 - May 2012
Job Marketing Director at NAI LaSalaSonnenberg
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
NAI LaSala-Sonnenberg   May 2012 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   October 2011 - May 2012
Cassidy Turley  July 2010 - October 2011

Skills
Economic Development, Marketing, Real Estate Development, Social Networking, Leadership

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching

DePaul University   2007 — 2009

Darcy Groce Darcy Groce United States Details
Darcy Groce's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Executive Assistant to the President/CEO at Kansas City Area Development Council
Industry
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   June 2015 - Present
The University of Kansas Medical Center  March 2011 - June 2015
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO   June 1995 - March 2011

Skills
Administration, Training, Human Resources, Policy, Event Planning, Payroll, Management, Budgets, Public Speaking, Grants, Invoicing, Finance

Education
Missouri Western State University
B.S., Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Emily Hendricks Emily Hendricks New York, New York Details
Emily Hendricks's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Account Supervisor at Kaplow
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Kaplow  June 2015 - Present
Zeno Group  September 2013 - Present
Havas PR US  May 2014 - June 2015
Zeno Group  August 2012 - August 2013
MSLGROUP  October 2009 - July 2012
Expresion en Corto International Film Festival   June 2009 - August 2009
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2009 - May 2009
University of Kansas  May 2006 - August 2007
Kansas Speedway  March 2007 - April 2007

Skills
Press Releases, Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Event Management, Editing, Sponsorship, Entertainment, Cision, Research, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Message Development, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Reputation Management, Community Outreach

Education
NYU   2011 — 2012
Certification, Digital Media Marketing

The University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
BS, BA, Journalism- Strategic Communications, English

Eva Ladhani Eva Ladhani Leawood, Kansas Details
Eva Ladhani's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience November 2011 - March 2012
Job Client Relationship Manager | Business Development Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Spiffy Tactics Communications   October 2011 - Present
Gaughan & Connealy   March 2014 - June 2015
Gaughan & Connealy   August 2012 - February 2014
Kansas City Area Development Council   November 2011 - March 2012
KJHK-FM 90.7   January 2011 - December 2011
Deluxe Corporation  June 2011 - August 2011
University of Kansas  June 2010 - June 2011
University Daily Kansan  March 2011 - May 2011
Kansas Recreation & Park Association   January 2011 - May 2011
The University Daily Kansan  August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Facebook, Copywriting, Social Media, InDesign, Marketing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Management, Blogging, Newsletters, Editing, Photoshop, Leadership, SEO, Strategic Communications, Research, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Graphic Design, Social Media Measurement, Public Seminars, Strategic Planning, Social Media Monitoring, Manage Client..., Customer Experience, Client Relations Skills, Direct Mail Campaigns, Direct Mail Pieces, Direct Marketing, Microsoft Office

Education
Landmark Education   2015 — 2015

The University of Kansas   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Krista Sandt Krista Sandt Kansas City, Missouri Details
Krista Sandt's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience June 2008 - June 2009
Job Sales & Marketing Manager at k12itc
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
k12itc  August 2012 - Present
Kansas City Southern Railway  May 2012 - August 2012
Kansas City Southern Railway  January 2011 - May 2012
Kansas City SmartPort   May 2009 - January 2011
Kansas City Area Development Council   June 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Corporate Communications, Social Media, Email Marketing, Branding & Identity, Customer Communication, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Education
University of Kansas
Journalism, Advertising/Marketing

Sean M. Johnson Sean M. Johnson Greater Omaha Area Details
Sean M. Johnson's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2012 - September 2012
Job Senior Director, Business Attraction at Greater Omaha Chamber
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Greater Omaha Chamber  October 2015 - Present
Gateway Development Corporation   September 2013 - September 2015
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce  September 2012 - May 2013
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2012 - September 2012
UMKC  August 2010 - December 2011
Menards  June 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Excel, Microsoft Excel, Business Development, Market Research, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Cross-cultural Teams, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills, Leadership

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

Dana College   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Thomas Jefferson High School   2002 — 2006

Zach Coombs Zach Coombs Kansas City, Missouri Details
Zach Coombs's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Risk Analyst at Endure Energy
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Endure Energy  April 2014 - Present
Creative Planning Inc.  January 2013 - April 2014
Kansas City Area Development Council   January 2013 - May 2013
UMKC  August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Critical Thinking, Expense Reports, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft CRM, SAS, Economics

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Finance, General

University of Missouri-Columbia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Diane Popenhagen, CSA Diane Popenhagen, CSA Boulder, Colorado Details
Diane Popenhagen, CSA's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience March 1999 - April 2003
Job Office and Business Development Manager at Transit Marketing Group
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Transit Marketing Group   May 2015 - Present
FRIENDS of Broomfield   August 2014 - May 2015
Homewatch CareGivers of Denver   February 2013 - August 2014
Caring Transitions  September 2009 - January 2013
Good Catch Publishing   October 2007 - January 2010
Kansas City Area Development Council   March 1999 - April 2003
Fleishman-Hillard  1998 - 1999

Skills
Elder Care, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Downsizing, Small Business, Home Care, Healthcare, Sales, Interviews, Team Building, Fundraising, Time Management, Nonprofits, Relocation, Community Outreach, Seniors, Communication, Entrepreneurship

Education
Lindenwood University   2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Creative Writing

University of Central Missouri   1992 — 1998
BA, English, 3.88

Steven S. Johnson Steven S. Johnson Greater St. Louis Area Details
Steven S. Johnson's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience 1991 - 2002
Job CEO Missouri Partnership
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Missouri Partnership  March 2015 - Present
St. Louis Regional Chamber  September 2004 - March 2015
Forte LLC  July 2003 - August 2004
Thomas P. Miller and Associates  September 2001 - June 2003
Kansas City Area Development Council   1991 - 2002
Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce  1987 - 1991
Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce  1983 - 1987

Education
Harding University   1975 — 1979
B.A., Psychology

Kendall Lange, CPCU, AU, AINS Kendall Lange, CPCU, AU, AINS United States Details
Kendall Lange, CPCU, AU, AINS's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Account Executive at Lockton Companies
Industry Insurance
Experience
Lockton Companies  January 2014 - Present
Lockton Companies  June 2012 - January 2014
Lockton Companies, LLC  December 2009 - June 2012
Women's Only Financial   May 2009 - September 2009
Brown-Forman  January 2006 - September 2009
Kansas State University  January 2009 - June 2009
Kansas City Saturn Retailers   May 2008 - September 2008
Kansas City Area Development Council   May 2008 - August 2008
Burns & McDonnell  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Research, Proposal Writing, Creative Writing, Property & Casualty..., Blogging, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Risk Management, Commercial Insurance

Education
Kansas State University   2008 — 2009
Master of Arts, Communication Studies

Kansas State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Spanish, Leadership Stuides

St. Thomas Aquinas   1999 — 2003
Honors curriculum

Shelli Manning Shelli Manning Houston, Texas Area Details
Shelli Manning's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience April 1995 - December 1996
Job Online Communications and Engagement Professional
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Schlumberger  September 2011 - Present
Contract Communications   June 2010 - September 2011
BrandExtract, LLC  November 2008 - May 2010
The Menninger Clinic  January 2002 - November 2008
Various Clients  May 2001 - January 2002
Germinder & Associates  December 1999 - May 2001
Morningstar Communications  October 1998 - October 1999
Harmon Smith   January 1997 - October 1998
Kansas City Area Development Council   April 1995 - December 1996

Skills
Corporate Communications

Education
Baker University   1995 — 1998
MLA, Management, Writing

Fort Hays State University   1983 — 1985
BA, Communications

Walsh High School

Jan Hunt Jan Hunt Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Jan Hunt's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience December 2004 - July 2006
Job Executive Assistant at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City  April 2014 - Present
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences  August 2011 - October 2013
Mid-America Regional Council  July 2006 - December 2011
Mid-America Regional Council  July 2006 - December 2010
Mid-America Regional Council  July 2006 - December 2010
Mid-America Regional Council  July 2006 - December 2010
Kansas City Area Development Council   December 2004 - July 2006
Kansas City Area Development Council   December 2004 - July 2006
Kansas City Area Development Council   December 2004 - July 2006

Skills
Program Management, Budgets, Policy, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Human Resources

Education
December, 2009. New Horizons Computer Learning Center   2006 — 2006
none, Business Management/Human Resources; Business Management

Park University
Business Management/Human Resources; Business Management

Linda G. Leonard, CEcD Linda G. Leonard, CEcD Greater St. Louis Area Details
Linda G. Leonard, CEcD's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience 1986 - 1994
Job Vice President Investor Development & Member Relations at St. Louis Regional Chamber
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
St. Louis Regional Chamber  September 2012 - Present
St. Louis Regonal Chamber & Growth Association   1995 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   1986 - 1994

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Workforce Development, Economic Development, Community Development, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing, Non-profits, Social Media, Public/private..., Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Government, Project Management

Education
Lake Erie College
BA

Beverly Kerr Beverly Kerr Austin, Texas Area Details
Beverly Kerr's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience December 1994 - April 2004
Job Vice President, Research at Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce  May 2004 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   December 1994 - April 2004
CoWorks Corp.   November 1988 - January 1994
University of Missouri-Kansas City  February 1981 - November 1988

Skills
Economic Development, Economics, Research, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Public Policy, Media Relations, Economic Development..., Data Analysis, Management, Databases, Entrepreneurship, Economic Research, Location Intelligence, Market Research, Economic and...

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
M.A., Economics

University of Missouri-Kansas City   1976 — 1980
B.A., English, Political Science

Eric Huntsman Eric Huntsman Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Eric Huntsman's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience February 1998 - January 2008
Job Founder/Head Coach at Riptide Aquatics
Industry Sports
Experience
Raytown School District  Founder/Head CoachRiptide AquaticsJune 2005 - Present
Kansas City Area Development Council   February 1998 - January 2008

Skills
Lesson Planning, Classroom Management

Education
Grand Canyon University   2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Special Education and Teaching, K-12

University of Missouri-Kansas City   2000 — 2002
B.A., Education

Kimberly Young Kimberly Young Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Kimberly Young's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience April 2011 - Present
Job President at KC Animal Health Corridor
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kansas City Area Development Council   April 2011 - Present
KC Animal Health Corridor   April 2011 - Present
Missouri Partnership  June 2008 - February 2011
Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition   June 2006 - June 2008
Kansas Department of Commerce  May 2000 - June 2006

Skills
Lead Generation, Public Speaking, Economic Development, Community Development, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Media Relations, Event Planning, Government, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Social Media, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Business Planning, Social Networking, Press Releases, Event Management, Program Management, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Strategy, Public/private..., Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Budgets, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Research, Workforce Development, Advertising, Management, Grants, Marketing Research, Program Development, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, Newsletters

Education
Pittsburg State University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science

Collin Baba Collin Baba Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Collin Baba's Kansas City Area Development Council Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Consultant at AArete
Industry Investment Management
Experience
AArete  July 2015 - Present
WireCo WorldGroup  January 2015 - July 2015
WireCo WorldGroup  October 2013 - January 2015
WireCo WorldGroup  June 2012 - October 2013
H&R Block  July 2011 - June 2012
H&R Block  December 2010 - July 2011
Opula Group, LLC   July 2009 - December 2010
Kansas City Area Development Council   June 2009 - August 2009
Spirit AeroSystems  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Business Process, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Performance Management, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Leadership

Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
Business, Finance

University of Kansas   2005 — 2009
Business, Supply Chain Management

Maize High School   2001 — 2005