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LUCAS — The board of directors of the Kansas Post Rock Limestone Coalition has hired Andy Stanton as an independent contractor to fulfill the duties of Executive Director for the 18-county regional tourism coalition. Stanton will begin working with KPRLC immediately.
“Andy brings with him several years of tourism management and marketing experience, along with being a founding member of the Kansas Post Rock Limestone Coalition’s Board of Directors,” said Brad Penka, KPRLC Board President. “We had many qualified candidates apply and we believe Andy’s combination of tourism management and his passion for the limestone area of Kansas will be a great match for our organization.”
Stanton has 25+ years’ experience in public relations, marketing, and tourism management, along with a strong set of social media, fundraising, and networking skills that will help the organization grow into a vibrant regional tourism coalition. He and his wife, Dana, have three children and live in Hays, Kansas.
“I’m excited about working with KPRLC in this new role,” Stanton said. “I’ve been involved with the organization since its inception last year and now, to serve as the Executive Director is a great honor. We have such a rich heritage in the post rock limestone region and I’m excited about building economic development and tourism opportunities within the 18-county area.”
The Kansas Post Rock Limestone Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2019 through a grant from the Russell Area Community Foundation. The KPRLC mission is to promote, preserve, and protect the history, art, and architecture of the Kansas Post Rock Limestone region through education and tourism. For more information about KPRLC, visit their website at www.kansaspostrocklimestone.org.