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Meet the Team Behind Our Work

For more than 40 years, metroConnections has produced large-scale conferences and events that support real business objectives. Behind every event is a team of experienced planners, producers, designers, and problem-solvers that take ownership of every detail and pride in creating real outcomes.

What sets our team apart

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Employee-owned. Personally invested.

metroConnections is a 100% employee-owned company. That means the people planning and executing your event have a personal stake in its success. Ownership shapes how we show up — with accountability from start to finish, care for the details, and pride in delivering work that reflects well on you and your organization.

When you work with metroConnections, you’re working with a team that treats your event like it’s their own.

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An extension of your team

Our clients see us as genuine partners. We listen carefully, bring a clear point of view, and stay engaged from first proposal through final review.
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Accessible at every level

No one here is too senior to jump on a call or step in when needed. We value responsiveness, transparency, and genuine connection — because great events are built on trust.
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

David Graves
David Graves
President & CEO
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Mike Graves
Chief Operations / Financial Officer
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Tom McCulloch
Chief Marketing Officer
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Andrea Murphy
Executive Vice President

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Rachel Portela
Executive Vice President

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Sales Contacts

Sydney Wolf
Sydney Wolf
Vice President, Sales
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David Everett
Senior Sales Manager

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Marissa Haeny
Sales Manager

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Kendra Kruse
Sales Manager

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Jennifer Becker
Account Manager
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Senior leadership

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Haley Foulkes
Vice President, Production Services

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Phil Karatz
Vice President, Creative Services

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Amy McCollum
Vice President, Program Management

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Erin Olson
Vice President, Attendee Services
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Bill Sather
Vice President, Technology Solutions
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Operational leadership

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Lacey Carrier
Senior Director, Attendee Technology
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Anne Davis
Director, Finance
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Tom Hays
Director, Creative Operations

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Jim Humbert
Senior Director, Operations

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Erika Koeberl
Director, Business Operations

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Renee Splittgerber
Director, Transportation Services

How we show up: Our guiding principles

CONNECTION

We build strong relationships with our clients and with each other.

INNOVATION

We bring fresh thinking and bold recommendations to every event.

ADAPTABILITY

We stay calm under pressure and pivot when plans change.

PARTNERSHIP

We collaborate closely and value long-term trust.

DEPENDABILITY

We do what we say we’ll do.

EXECUTION

We deliver with precision, discipline, and pride.

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Office location

Corporate Office & Warehouse

401 Cliff Road E
Burnsville, MN 55337

[email protected]
1.800.747.8687