MEET THE AGENDA: KANSAS CITY TEAM

Back row from left: Guy Schmitz, Jesse Little, Tim Adcox, John Patton, Chris Gillespie, Ryan Clement Second row: Karl Van Waters, Mike Pate, Darlene Burton, Christie Grammatikos, Katelyn Westfall, Bruce Adcox Front row: Nicole Miller, Donneta DeSilva, Debbie Hagen-Crissey, Alton Hagen, Tricia Clement, Cindy Arnold Not pictured: Bobby Riggins, Ray Pierce, John Prieto, Hans Netsch, Dennis White, Phil Schwery

We are very proud of our associates and their dedication to ensuring that every client is not just satisfied with our service, but delighted with their experience. We invite you to meet our AGENDA: Kansas City team.

Tricia Clement, CMP, CTA (email this team member)
Event Production Manager

Tricia brings a fresh enthusiasm to her role as Event Production Manager for AGENDA: Kansas City, and clients have nothing but good things to say! With solid experience in sales, management and creative planning, Tricia is dedicated to ensuring that each client is taken care of and that every detail has been addressed. Tricia is an active member of:
NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) - President
KCMPI (Kansas City chapter, Meeting Professionals International) – VP Membership
KCMIC (Kansas City Meetings Industry Council)
ADME (Association of Destination Management Executives)

Bobby Riggins (email this team member)
Manager - Group Transportation Division

Bobby works directly with many of the meeting planners and /or travel departments for our clients' organizations. As a "master of logistics," Bobby designs and executes all transportation services related to group arrivals, departures, shuttles and tours. Prior to joining AGENDA: Kansas City, Bobby was Tournment Director of a regional professional golf tour.

Cindy Arnold
Financial Manager

Cindy Arnold, our Financial Manager has been a team member since 2006. Cindy has her undergraduate degree in Business and Accounting, and she is currently pursuing her Master’s in Accounting. There is not any task Cindy cannot complete, and she likes the challenge. With a versatile resume of owning her own gift shop and also having several years of experience working with midsize companies in the accounting field, Cindy is a great team member who is always keeping an eye on our bottom line.

Christie Grammatikos (email this team member)
Office Manager

Christie will be the first person you'll likely speak with when calling the company. Her background in banking gave Christie excellent experience in customer service and new account development. Her experience with Human Resources functions and training programs, along with her organizational skills, are great assets when it comes to keeping the AGENDA: Kansas City and AGENDA: USA offices running smoothly.

Jess Dotson (email this team member)
Sales & Marketing Manager
Jess helps others get to know all that we do at AGENDA…from our event production capabilities and group shuttle to our airport transfers and customized tour services. Active in KC's hospitality community, Jess is a Board member for the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City and the Party Arty Steering Committee for the Nelson Atkins Museum's Young Friends of Art. Jess is an active member of:
ADME (Association of Destination Management Executives) – Marketing Chair
HLA (Hotel & Lodging Association, Greater Kansas City) – past board member
KCBTA (Kansas City Business Travel Association)
KCSAE (Kansas City Society of Association Executives)

Alton Hagen, CMP, DMCP (email this team member)
General Manager

With more than 30 years of broad experience in the hospitality industry, Alton is an active leader in many of the industry's associations, both locally and nationally. One of the first in the hospitality industry to earn his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation, Alton provides direction and support to all divisions of the company. Alton is an active member of:
ADME (Association of Destination Management Executives) – past board member
HLA (Hotel & Lodging Association, Greater Kansas City) – past board member
KCMPI (Kansas City chapter, Meeting Professionals International) – past board member
KCSAE (Kansas City Society of Association Executives) – past board member
PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association, Kansas City Chapter) – past president
NLA (National Limousine Association) – past board member
OPCVB (Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau) – Executive Vice President