The Partnership serves as the umbrella agency of multiple distinct efforts that support the enhancement of economic development and quality of life in Topeka & Shawnee County. Initiatives include visitation to the community, local business support, young professional development, workforce relocation and incentives, and much more. Our teams work collaboratively to make Topeka a better place to live, work, and play. Organizations in our partnership include:




Meet the team that works day in and day out to improve our community below.

Andrea Bailey
Vice-President of Administration

Angel Lang
Resource Development Administrative Assistant

Ashlee Spring
Director of Investor Relations

Ashley Gillfillan
President of Downtown Topeka Inc.

Ashley Lehman
Business Development Manager

Autumn Denham
Digital Media Manager

Bob Ross
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Callie Zirkle
Membership Sales Manager

Carolyn Lang
Brand Manager

Cassie Carlson
Marketing Project Manager

Cindy Kraus
Administrative Coordinator

Curtis Sneden
Chamber President

Elle Browne
Executive Coordinator

Erin Young
Project Manager

Glenda Washington
Chief Equity & Opportunity Officer

India Yarborough
Communications Manager

Israel Sanchez
Project Manager

Janice Purney
Executive Coordinator

Jared Hitchens
Marketing Director

Jessica Ohse
Human Resources Manager

Josh Patterson
Senior Accountant

Kate Garren
Executive Coordinator

Matt Pivarnik
CEO, Greater Topeka PartnershipEmail

Mead McMurphy
Events Manager

Megan Pletcher
Accounting Manager

Melissa Sowers
Vice-President of Convention Sales and Marketing

Michelle Stubblefield
Senior Vice-President of Strategy

Mike Bell
Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Visit Topeka

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 Events

Trina Goss
Director of Business & Talent Initiatives