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

Ashlee Spring
Director of Investor Relations

Ashley Lehman
Business Development Manager

Bob Ross
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Carolyn Lang
Brand Manager

Cindy Kraus
Administrative Coordinator

Curtis Sneden
Chamber President

Delainey Williams
Events Manager

Elle Browne
Executive Coordinator

Erin Young
Project Manager

Freddy Mawyin
Senior Economic Advisor

Glenda Washington
Chief Equity & Opportunity Officer

India Yarborough
Communications Manager

Israel Sanchez
Project Manager

Jared Hitchens
Marketing Director

Josh Patterson
Senior Accountant

Kristi Dunn
PTAC Subcenter Director

Laurie Pieper
Vice-President of Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Liz Cornish
Executive Assistant

Logan Hildebrand
Project Manager

Matt Pivarnik
CEO, Greater Topeka PartnershipEmail

Michelle Stubblefield
Senior Vice-President of Strategy

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

Molly Howey
GO Topeka President

Natalie Zeller
Senior Vice-President of Resource Development

Paul Cervantez
District Maintenance Specialist

Rhett Flood
FORGE Executive Director

Rhiannon Friedman
Downtown Topeka President

Rosa Covazos
Vice-President of Resource Development

Sandy Tucker
Client Services Manager

Sean Dixon
Visit Topeka President

Stephanie Norwood
Director of Events

Sydni Meehan
Hospitality Specialist

TJ McDonald
Membership Sales Manager

Trina Goss
Director of Business & Talent Initiatives

Yesy Lawrence
Human Resources Manager