Meet Jared Hitchens, a Topeka native who takes great pride in his hometown. Jared has been in the marketing industry for over a decade, working in a variety of roles that have helped him develop a wide range of skills. He began his career in the printing industry, where he honed his customer relations, graphic design, production, and project management abilities. Jared then went on to work as a marketing director for Parrish Hotels, overseeing the marketing efforts for six hotels and the company itself. He also worked as the marketing director and volunteer administrator at the Topeka Zoo, where he managed events and resource development.

Jared’s passion for marketing and communications led him to his current position as the Marketing Director for the Topeka Partnership, which includes GO Topeka, Visit Topeka, and Downtown Topeka Inc. As a one-man marketing team, Jared is a branding guru who is skilled in graphic design, photography, video production, website management, project management, media relations, user experience, audio/visual tech, and marketing planning. Jared is thrilled to be part of a passionate team that helps him continue to grow his knowledge and expertise.

When Jared is not leading the team in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family – his wife, Sarah, and their three children, Cayleigh, Parker, and Gideon. He also volunteers at his church, Grace Community, where he serves as the chair and heads up their audio and video team. If you’re looking for a marketing pro who knows Topeka inside and out, look no further than Jared Hitchens.