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.




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!

Andrea Bailey
Vice-President of Administration

Angel Lang
Executive Coordinator

Ashlee Spring
Director of Investor Relations

Ashley Gilfillan
President of Downtown Topeka Inc. & Director of River Strategies

Ashley Lehman
Director of Business Development

Autumn Denham
Social Media Coordinator

Bob Ross
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Events

Callie Zirkle
Membership Sales Manager

Carolyn Lang
Brand Manager

Cassie Carlson
Marketing Project Manager

Claire Thomas
Events Coordinator

Elle Browne
Executive Coordinator

Erin Young
Project Manager

Glenda Washington
Chief Equity & Opportunity Officer

India Yarborough
Director of Communications

Israel Sanchez
Project Manager

Janice Purney
Executive Coordinator

Jared Hitchens
Marketing Director

Jessica Ohse
Human Resources Manager

John Koop
Director of Events

Josh Patterson
Senior Vice-President of Finance & Admin

Kate Garren
Executive Coordinator

Manuel Castro
Executive Coordinator for GO Topeka

Matt Pivarnik
CEO

Megan Pletcher
Accounting Manager

Melissa Sowers
Vice-President of Convention Sales and Marketing

Michelle Stubblefield
Senior Vice-President of Strategy

Mike Bell
Executive Director, TASC

Molly Howey
GO Topeka President

Patrick Altenor
Economics Analyst

Paul Cervantez
District Maintenance Specialist

Rhett Flood
FORGE Executive Director

Rosa Cavazos
Vice-President of Resource Development

Sandy Tucker
Client Services Manager

Sean Dixon
Visit Topeka President

Stephanie Moran
Senior Vice-President, Innovation

Stephanie Norwood
Director of Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Trina Goss
Director of Business & Talent Initiatives