MPIKC 2016-2017 Board

Tony Ballard, President

 

About me in 140 characters: Meeting planner at Kansas State University, enjoys fishing, grilling, competition BBQ, woodworking, and spending time with family.

Meeting Planner
K-State Conference Services
T: 785-532-2402

Phil Allemang, CAS, Immediate Past President

 

About me in 140 characters: Owner Proforma US Marketing, LLC. I married the most perfect lady for me, Nancy, on June 12, 2015. Alley my Airedale now has a stepsister, Jodie the Schnauzer. I enjoy my grandchildren, dancing, traveling, and serving MPIKC.

Owner
Proforma US Marketing, LLC
T: 816-392-4246

Andrea O’Hara, President Elect

 

About me in 140 characters: Midwest Nat’l Sales Director for the San Diego CVB. Mentor to at-risk youth, cooking fanatic, enjoy hiking and spending time at the park with my dog, Jackson.

National Sales Director – Midwest
San Diego Tourism Authority
T: 816-492-6203

Megan Gialde, VP Membership

About me in 140 characters: Sales Manager at Hotel Phillips. Loves spending time with husband Tom & dog Poppy. Enjoys the outdoors, appreciates good food and live music.

Corporate Group & Business Travel Sales Manager
Hotel Phillips
T: 816-346-4413

Danica Tolen, VP Finance

About me in 140 characters: In the hospitality industry for 15 years, currently a director of sales and catering. Married to a wonderful man, Aaron, and we have two wonderful children. My passions are: my family (Aaron, Avery, Kingston, and Lincoln – our dog), my work, time outdoors, cooking, and being amongst friends.

Director of Sales and Catering
Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City, KS
T: 913-907-2950

Corey Ringh, VP Communications

About me in 140 characters: In the hospitality industry for 20 years, currently an Account Executive for Marriott International. Enjoys cooking and watching anything on Food Network. Passion for hiking, being outdoors,traveling and spending time with her husband, three little boys.

Account Executive
Marriott International
T: 816-508-8985

Jacque Stock, VP of Education

 

About me in 140 characters: Director of Business Development for the Kansas City Convention Center, sports fan who enjoys spending time with family and friends, planning new adventures, traveling, exercising, and trying new KC restaurants

Director of Business Development
Convention and Entertainment Facilities
T: 816-513-5099

Logan Keasling, Director Education

About me in 140 characters: Event Manager at Black and Veatch with a passion for travel, cooking, reading, DIY projects and spending time with friends and family.

Event Manager
Black & Veatch
T:785-917-3258

Bob Compton, Director Member Care

About me in 140 characters: A supplier-partner focused on helping engage attendees at meetings and conventions providing imaging, entertainment, and other services to help engage the audience. Passions include cooking, musical theatre, boating, and spending time with my Wife and three awesome kids!

Owner
Compton, LLC
T: 913-940-6438

Andrea Foulkes, Director Leadership

About me in 140 characters: Director of Sales and Marketing, proud Mom of three active boys, enjoys cooking, good wine, watching my kids' sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.

Director of Sales & Marketing
The Elms Resort & Spa
T: 816-629-2512

Diana Midyett, Director Strategic Alliance

About me in 140 characters: Very active in HSMA and MPI when she worked at the Corpus Christi CVB. She kept raising her hand to say "Let me plan that!" After moving to St. Joseph she was the DOS at the St. Joseph CVB until deciding to open a restaurant and catering company. The opportunity came to be a meeting & trade show planner for Teva and Bayer Animal Health which launched her into her own business as an independent planner.

Janet O’Hagan, Director Special Events

About me in 140 characters: Senior Sales Manager at the Kansas City Convention Center, who likes to garden & decorate, appreciates nature and loves spending time with her family.

Senior Sales Manger
Convention and Entertainment Facilities
T: 816-513-5015

Aesha Beattle, Chapter Administrator

About me in 140 characters:  Mother of two with an extensive background in association meeting planning. Enjoys yoga, beach vacations and doodlewashing with watercolor.

Chapter Administrator
MPIKC
T: 816-668-9424