Scott Heidner, Executive Director

sheidner@acecks.org

Scott joined ACEC of Kansas in the summer of 2001 and became Executive Director in June of 2003. He previously served three years as the legislative and policy analyst for the Topeka City Council.  Scott graduated from the University of Kansas in 1994, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  Scott also received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1997 from the University of Kansas School of Law.

Christina Driggs, Accounting Manager

christinad@acecks.org

Christina received her B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting and her MBA from the University of Kansas.  This is her first experience with association management.  Christina has worked for multi-million dollar organizations in the industries of real estate development and management, office supply distribution, and long term care.  Her wide variety of industry experience means she brings a wide array of knowledge with her as your accounting manager.  Christina is currently working on her certifications as a CMA and CPA.

Kelli was previously employed by Allen Press as an Association Manager doing a broad array of day to day executive functions. 

She attended Friends University where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration.  She is currently pursuing her certification as an Association Executive through the American Society of Association Executives.

Brandy Johnson, Director of Communications

brandyj@acecks.org

Brandy has been with our team since March 1999.  She is currently a part-time student at Washburn University. Brandy’s daily responsibilities include, but not limited to, communications; including newsletters and websites, database management, continuing education, and membership.

Dale has been with ACEC Kansas since September 2004.  She brings over twenty years in the association business.  She worked for the association management firm, Smith, Bucklin & Associates in Washington, DC where she was most recently responsible for the Pet Food Institute’s export promotion program.  The program was funded by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) with an annual budget of $1 million and provided educational campaigns in Japan, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Hungary and China. She has a B.A. from the University of Maryland and a M.Ed. from Marymount University.