Here at The Partnership, we’re all about bringing the A-team together to supercharge the economic growth and livability of Topeka & Shawnee County. With a range of initiatives that span everything from attracting visitors to supporting local businesses, developing young professionals, incentivizing workforce relocation and more, our dynamic teams work in perfect harmony to make Topeka the best place to live, work, and play. Joining forces with us are a host of other top-notch organizations, making for one unstoppable partnership.
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![GO Topeka](https://topekapartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Topeka-Partnership-Website-Images-02.jpg)
![Downtown Topeka](https://topekapartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Topeka-Partnership-Website-Images-03.jpg)
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Get ready to shake hands (or fist bump) with the dynamic crew powering our community’s progress, as we introduce you to the hardworking squad behind the scenes!
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Andrea Bailey
Vice-President of Administration
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Angel Lang
Executive Coordinator
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Ashlee Spring
Director of Investments
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Ashley Gilfillan
President of Downtown Topeka Inc. & Director of River Strategies
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Ashley Lehman
Director of Business Development
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Autumn Denham
Media Manager
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Bob Ross
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications, Events & Analytics
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Callie Zirkle
Member Acquisition & Retention Manager
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Carolyn Lang
Brand Manager
![Cassie Headshot](https://topekapartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/carlson_cassie-1464E-scaled.jpg)
Cassie Carlson
Marketing and Communications Account Manager
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Claire Thomas
Events Director
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Erin Young
Marketing and Communications Account Manager
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India Yarborough
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
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Israel Sanchez
Director of Equity & Business Development
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Janice Purney
Executive Coordinator
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Jared Hitchens
Director of Creative Services
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Jessica Ohse
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
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Jessyca Moreno
Manager of DTI & River Strategies
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John Koop
V.P. of Events and Resource Development
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Josh Patterson
Chief Financial Officer
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Juliet Abdel
Chamber President
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Kate Garren
Executive Coordinator
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Logan Jennings
Accounting Manager
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Manuel Castro
Executive Coordinator for GO Topeka
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Matt Pivarnik
CEO
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Melissa Sowers
Vice-President of Convention Sales and Marketing
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Michelle DeWeese
Executive Coordinator
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Michelle Stubblefield
Senior Vice-President of Strategy
![Mike Headshot](https://topekapartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bell_mike-1443E-scaled.jpg)
Mike Bell
Executive Director, TASC
![Molly Headshot](https://topekapartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Howey_Molly-799E-scaled.jpg)
Molly Howey
GO Topeka President
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Paul Cervantez
District Maintenance Specialist
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Rhett Flood
FORGE Executive Director
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Sandy Tucker
Client Services Manager
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Sean Dixon
Visit Topeka President
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Sierra Cody
Event Coordinator
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Stephanie Moran
Senior Vice-President, Innovation
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Stephanie Norwood
Director of Entrepreneurship & Small Business
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Trina Goss
Director of Business & Talent Initiatives