Hype is a volunteer organization that is led by a Steering Committee that determines the ultimate direction of the organization. The Chair of the Hype Steering Committee also serves a one year term
on the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Board.
Stephanie Pierce – Chair
Kansas State University
Innovation Partners
Tara Grubb – Past Chair
Complete Weddings & Events
Grace Stanfield – Play Chair
The Bluemont Hotel
Liz Holle – Connect Chair
Big Lakes Devleopment Center
Ross Bugbee – #LoveMHK Chair
ESB Financial
Nija Threat – Engage Chair
McCownGordon Construction
Morgan King –
Develop Chair
CivicPlus
Kara Wray – Marketing Chair
Manhattan Area Chamber
of Commerce
Alex Foltz –
Founding Investor
SPS Companies, Inc.
Carrie Alt –
Founding Investor
BHS Construction
Sarah Siders –
Founding Investor
Young Trustees
Caronda Moore –
Founding Investor
Kansas State University
Innovation Partners
Amber Wilhelm – Staff Liasion
Manhattan Area Chamber
of Commerce
Mark Bachamp –
Chamber Board Rep
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