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metroConnections Announces Key Promotions Across Leadership, Creative, Technical, and Operations Teams

September 9, 2026 // metroConnections

metroConnections is proud to announce a series of employee-owner promotions across multiple departments, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to cultivating the strongest team in the industry.

“Our goal remains to cultivate the strongest team in the industry while creating opportunities for everyone to grow and develop professionally.” – Andrea Murphy Chief Administrative Officer.

These promotions recognize exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and the continued dedication each team member brings to metroConnections’ success..

Andrea Murphy –
Chief Administrative Officer

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Rachel Portela –
Chief Operations Officer

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Bill Sather –
Executive Vice President

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Haley Foulkes –
Senior Vice President, Program Operations

Kalen Graf –
Director, Social Events

“Kalen is a patient, hardworking, and steady leader… We look forward to the contributions she will continue to bring to the company.”

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Alan Pagel –
Shop Foreman

“His talents and skills have been seen on some of our largest and highest profile shop and scenic builds… We look forward to his elevated impact.”

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Shila Bali –
Accounting Manager

“Shila has mastered our profit sheet auditing process… Her responsiveness has been demonstrated in and outside of metro for a great positive impact.”

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Nicole Downing –
Manager, Content Services

“Nicole is instrumental to the success of the Content Team… We look forward to her continuing to share her expertise and improving team capabilities.”

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Eric Howe –
Senior Technical Director

“Eric has become an invaluable part of our technical team… His willingness to share his knowledge and skills has made an impact on the whole team.”

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Stasi Leahy –
Project Manager

Stasi has such a great eye for a program’s logistics AND brand… a true unicorn to be able to see both sides.”

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Krystina Reader – Director, Production Services

“Her professionalism and polish are unmatched… I know that she will continue to thrive in her new elevated role.”

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Kaylee Brassfield –
Associate Producer

“Kaylee’s work has consistently demonstrated attention to detail and thoughtful solutions yielding praise from colleagues and clients.”

Celebrating Growth Across metroConnections

We’ve been very busy at metroConnections. We’re producing more experiential events than ever before, supporting larger programs, working with bigger brands, and expanding what we can offer to our clients — including taking our creative services capabilities to a whole new level: we can really be a full-service creative agency when our customers need it.

Growth happens because talented people step up, take on new challenges, and move the company forward. And as an employee-owned company, that growth belongs to all of us.

Courtney Malone

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