KC IMAGINE’s Advisory Council is a group of industry and community leaders who are committed to the growth of the digital media, animation, and graphic innovation industry sector, and developing the needed talent to make Kansas City a Digital Media hub.

Our Advisory Council’s Charter:

  • Provide specific advice and assistance in the fundraising efforts to initiate and sustain KC IMAGINE

  • Provide advice and guidance on implementing programs and initiatives for KC IMAGINE

  • Provide connections to business, educational, and civic leaders to be involved in KC IMAGINE

Our Advisory Council Members

  • Gavin Dell, KC IMAGINE

    Gavin Dell

    Owner
    Hollywood Animation Academy

  • Mary Fasone, KC IMAGINE

    Mary Fasone

    Senior Visualization Designer
    Burns & McDonnell

  • Amanda Graor, KC IMAGINE

    Amanda Graor

    Chief Innovation Officer
    Mid-America Regional Council

  • Lee Ann Garrison, KC IMAGINE

    Lee Ann Garrison

    Director
    School of Visual Studies
    University of Missouri – Columbia

  • Ron Green, KC IMAGINE

    Ron Green

    Founder and Executive Director
    Digital Storytelling Center of Kansas City

  • Joshua Hoops. KC IMAGINE

    Joshua Hoops

    Chair-Dept. of Communications
    William Jewel College

  • Debbie Kirchoff, KC IMAGINE

    Debbie Kirchhoff

    Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
    Kansas State University – Olathe

  • Austin Reed

    National Sales Office Team Lead
    HNTB Engineering

  • Gary Sage, KC IMAGINE

    Gary Sage

    Sr. Business Development Officer (Emeritus)
    Economic Development Council of Kansas City

  • Stephane Shannon, KC IMAGINE

    Stephane Shannon

    Film & New Media Director
    Visit KC

  • Chris Waldron, KC IMAGINE

    Chris Waldron

    Chief Digital Officer
    Andrews McMeel Universal