Kevin Jenks
President at Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission at Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission- Claim this Profile
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Jennifer Szambecki, MBA, CPM
Kevin is fearless in his pursuit of new business. He is great at "kicking down the doors" and nurturing relationships until they convert into a new client relationship. Kevin also happens to be really, really fun to work with.
Susan Smythe
Kevin is an enthusiastic ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita. Our mission is to provide and support programs that directly benefit children including operating two Ronald McDonald Houses and a Ronald McDonald Family Room in Wesley Medical Center. Kevin's drive and infectious personality, as well as his leadership ability has benefited our organization as he spreads this mission to friends, family and colleagues in an effort to get people involved to help support the families of sick and injured children.
Jennifer Szambecki, MBA, CPM
Kevin is fearless in his pursuit of new business. He is great at "kicking down the doors" and nurturing relationships until they convert into a new client relationship. Kevin also happens to be really, really fun to work with.
Susan Smythe
Kevin is an enthusiastic ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita. Our mission is to provide and support programs that directly benefit children including operating two Ronald McDonald Houses and a Ronald McDonald Family Room in Wesley Medical Center. Kevin's drive and infectious personality, as well as his leadership ability has benefited our organization as he spreads this mission to friends, family and colleagues in an effort to get people involved to help support the families of sick and injured children.
Jennifer Szambecki, MBA, CPM
Kevin is fearless in his pursuit of new business. He is great at "kicking down the doors" and nurturing relationships until they convert into a new client relationship. Kevin also happens to be really, really fun to work with.
Susan Smythe
Kevin is an enthusiastic ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita. Our mission is to provide and support programs that directly benefit children including operating two Ronald McDonald Houses and a Ronald McDonald Family Room in Wesley Medical Center. Kevin's drive and infectious personality, as well as his leadership ability has benefited our organization as he spreads this mission to friends, family and colleagues in an effort to get people involved to help support the families of sick and injured children.
Jennifer Szambecki, MBA, CPM
Kevin is fearless in his pursuit of new business. He is great at "kicking down the doors" and nurturing relationships until they convert into a new client relationship. Kevin also happens to be really, really fun to work with.
Susan Smythe
Kevin is an enthusiastic ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita. Our mission is to provide and support programs that directly benefit children including operating two Ronald McDonald Houses and a Ronald McDonald Family Room in Wesley Medical Center. Kevin's drive and infectious personality, as well as his leadership ability has benefited our organization as he spreads this mission to friends, family and colleagues in an effort to get people involved to help support the families of sick and injured children.
Experience
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Wichita Sports Commission
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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President at Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Interim President
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Director - Community Partnerships
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Jan 2020 - Present
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National Baseball Congress
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Tournament Director
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Feb 2014 - Present
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Sales and NBC Operations Manager
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Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
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Volunteer/Ambassador/Red Shoe Society Board President
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Feb 2005 - Aug 2013
RMHC-Wichita provides and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. We help families with children who are undergoing medical treatment for serious illnesses or injuries. I'm a proud volunteer for this wonderful and caring organization. RMHC-Wichita provides and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. We help families with children who are undergoing medical treatment for serious illnesses or injuries. I'm a proud volunteer for this wonderful and caring organization.
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Greteman Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Director
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2011 - 2012
Responsible for new business development, concentrating in business/general aviation. Cultivated and nurtured new relationships. Long term relationship building process. Responsible for new business development, concentrating in business/general aviation. Cultivated and nurtured new relationships. Long term relationship building process.
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Corporate Recruiter
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2007 - 2011
Co-established McBride, Jenks & Associates recruiting firm, requiring urgency in sales. Cold called on prospects within targeted industries. Maintained consistent contact and messaging, nurturing relationships and building subject matter expert status. Secured three new contracts in first two months, boosting revenue to over $300K. Co-established McBride, Jenks & Associates recruiting firm, requiring urgency in sales. Cold called on prospects within targeted industries. Maintained consistent contact and messaging, nurturing relationships and building subject matter expert status. Secured three new contracts in first two months, boosting revenue to over $300K.
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Sports Anchor/Reporter
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Feb 2004 - May 2007
Anchored, reported, produced, shot and edited daily assignments. Coordinated trips, enterprised stories and represented station at community events. Anchored, reported, produced, shot and edited daily assignments. Coordinated trips, enterprised stories and represented station at community events.
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Sales Manager
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2003 - 2004
Tasked upon hire as Sales Manager for newly built Century Link Center to sell engagements. Cold called local and national groups, organizations, small/large businesses, networking with business leaders to generate awareness and build brand. Sold $650K in new business in eight months, and collaborated with negotiation team to host 2004 National Gold Gloves. Tasked upon hire as Sales Manager for newly built Century Link Center to sell engagements. Cold called local and national groups, organizations, small/large businesses, networking with business leaders to generate awareness and build brand. Sold $650K in new business in eight months, and collaborated with negotiation team to host 2004 National Gold Gloves.
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KMTV 3 News Now
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Anchor/Reporter
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2001 - 2003
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KAKE
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Anchor/Reporter
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1997 - 2001
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Education
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1993 - 1995
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications -
1991 - 1993
Dodge City Community College
AA, Communications -
1988 - 1991
Garden Plain High School
Diploma
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