Experience

Kansas City Symphony

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Corporate Partnerships

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Highly accomplished and proven producer with a successful business development skill set built on community outreach, professional cultivation and continued corporate engagement. The Kansas City Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in the region and is known for artistic excellence as it serves as a model for other orchestras throughout the country. I am the primary contact for our corporate partners and assist them and other organizations in developing strategies that continues to raise their own profile in the Kansas City community. I also lead and manage the Symphony's Business Council Advisory Committee, both facilitating and working with those business leaders to help increase the Kansas City Symphony's corporate donor base. -Devoted to community affairs, corporate philanthropic participation and continued engagement from our supporting partners -Passionate about bringing new patrons to the Symphony as well taking the Symphony to the community Show less



PGA TOUR

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Business Partnerships

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  The Web.com Tour is The Path to the PGA TOUR. I connect a companies brand to thousands of influential decision makers by offering all levels of sponsorships and creative marketing opportunities. The tournament is held at The Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate August 3rd - 9th, 2015 in Overland Park Kansas. I also develop customized partnerships so you can tap the value of a 1-on-1 relationship with the sport's most valuable audience. This unique atmosphere allows you to get in front of a targeted audience while maximizing the image of your organization. This week long event is the perfect venue to deliver your message, entertain clients and live the "inside the ropes" experience while watching and interacting with the next great PGA TOUR stars. Show less



Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Membership

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2013

  Recruit and retain Kansas City regional businesses to become Smarter, More Visible and Better Connected through educational, business to business programming and a variety of exceptional networking events. I grow and nurture relationships with C-level executives by finding out what keeps them up at night. I work with their leadership to solve problems and establish long term relationships. I also focus on new business development by expanding our reach to grow a sustainable and a high quality of life for all sizes of businesses in the Kansas City region. Continuous relationship building with small to large businesses by assisting them with visibility and opportunities to market their business to other Chamber members. Direct, develop and expand membership levels with high level engagement and exceptional sponsorship and marketing benefits. I collaborate with our C-level executive members on how they can expand their presence in the community by engaging their employees in a variety of great Chamber programs and events. Show less



The LPM Group, LLC

• Shawnee Mission KS

• Owner

  • Apr 1998 - Mar 2010

  Personal real estate LLC that manages my investment properties. Bought, sold and rented over 75 investment properties in the Kansas City metro area and Atchison KS. Acquired different commercial properties and repurposed those properties for resale to regional and national retail chains. Personal real estate LLC that manages my investment properties. Bought, sold and rented over 75 investment properties in the Kansas City metro area and Atchison KS. Acquired different commercial properties and repurposed those properties for resale to regional and national retail chains.



Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor Relations Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Nov 2005

  Managed the sales and marketing of KC Chamber memberships within a nine county bi-state metropolitan area. Personally grew memberships and exceeded retention rates by engaging our members through Chamber events and programs. Worked close with senior level executives and business owners to identify their needs in helping find them ways to become more connected to the business community. Recognized by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for highest in membership sales in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Show less