Visit Overland Park's Board Of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides leadership and guidance as we work to grow the visitor economy and support our community.

With diverse expertise and a shared commitment to Overland Park, our Board of Directors helps guide our priorities and maximize tourism's economic impact across the city.

"Welcome to Overland Park, Kansas" is written in white text over an interior shot of the Museum at Prairiefire's dichroic glass

Chair

Vaughn Allen
Executive Vice President, Strategy
BarkleyOKRP

1st Vice Chair

Chris Phelan
Owner
Flyover Event Co.

2nd Vice Chair

Shane DeWald
Executive Director
Blue Valley Recreation Commission


Secretary

Darren Chadwick
General Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton

Treasurer

Jessica Hinkle
General Manager
Embassy Suites

Past Chair (Ex-Officio)

George Katz
General Manager (Ret.)
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park

Kate Gunja
Assistant City Manager, City of Overland Park


Jim Holland
Regional Managing Partner, Fisher Phillips


Bart Lowen
Vice President of Development, Price Brothers


Fred Merrill
President, Merrill Companies


Ken O'Reilly
General Manager, Marriott Kansas City Overland Park


Matt Ortman
Director of School Administration, Blue Valley School District


Tim Ryan
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Lotus Hospitality Management


Curt Skoog
Mayor, City of Overland Park


Dana Streck
Chief People Officer, WellSky


Kevin Timmons
Owner, Nick and Jakes


Stephanie White
General Manager, Drury Inn and Suites


Ex-Officio


Brett Mitchell
General Manager, Overland Park Convention Center


Tracey Osborne-Oltjen
President and CEO, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce