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
Kendahl Goetzmann –
Play Chair
Dierks Law Firm
Bailey Hinkle – Connect Chair
WTC
Ross Bugbee – #LoveMHK Chair
ESB Financial
Peter Oppelt – Engage Chair
Travelers Insurance
Emily Herbig -Develop Chair
Habitat for Humanity
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
Summer Ott Dierks –
Chamber Board Rep
Dierks Law Firm