Get Involved with MPI Kansas City!
The best way to maximize your membership is to volunteer!
Get Involved
MPI Kansas City
Founded in 1981, MPI Kansas City has nearly 140 members representing planners from the corporate, association, government, religious and non-profit sectors, as well as independent planners and suppliers. A majority of members have been in the industry for more than 15 years and represent organizations within a 150-mile radius of Kansas City.
When you join MPI Kansas City, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world.
Congratulations for our newest board members installed on May 15th. These board members assume their position on the first of July. Board members are as follows.
| Position | Name and Company | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President | Kyle Sadewhite, Viist KC | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| President Elect | John Kirby, PSAV | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Immediate Past President | Danica Tolen, Hilton President | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Vice President Membership | Andrea O’Hara, San Diego Tourism Authority | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Vice President Education | Amy Worden, OP Convention Center | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Vice President Communications | Dana Parker, Kansas State University | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Vice President Finance | Shannon Higgins, National Association of Farm Broadcasters | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Position | Name and Company | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Membership | Katie Schillare, Midland Theater | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Director of Education | Kendra Brayfield, eXplore Lawrence | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Director of PEC | Keyli Kamin, KC Live! at the Kansas City Power & Light District | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Director Sponsorship Sales | Whitney Butler, Onyx | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Director Special Events | Audra Kamin, Aramark | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
| Director of Leadership | Sammie LaForce, Caesars Entertainment | July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 |
"The Kansas City Chapter of MPI is a community of individuals from all segments of the travel and meetings industry. We work together and play together building close relationships with both professional and personal benefits to our members. MPI Kansas City meets throughout the year with a variety of events and topics to equip our members for continued success."
Danica Tolen, MPI Kansas City Chapter President
MPI Chapter Membership Population
Planners: 89
Suppliers: 49
Students: 3
Faculty: 2
Other: 2
Platinum Sponsors
