Chief Executive Officer

Are you a bold, visionary leader ready to shape the future of one of the nation’s most innovative and collaborative regional organizations?

The Greater Topeka Partnership (GTP) is seeking its next CEO—an accomplished, forward-thinking leader to head a nationally recognized model for integrated community, economic, tourism, and downtown development. This is a rare opportunity to oversee and align the efforts of multiple organizations under one umbrella: the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, GO Topeka Economic Development, Visit Topeka, Downtown Topeka Inc., the Riverfront Board, the Topeka Area Sports Commission, Forge Young Talent, and more.

GTP is one of the few organizations in the country to hold triple accreditation—Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Accreditation from the International Economic Development Council, and Destination Marketing Accreditation from Destinations International. Its structure and success have made it a national example of what’s possible through integrated community development.

We are looking for a high-energy catalyst—a strategic, politically astute executive with a proven track record of leadership across economic development, chamber operations, tourism promotion, and urban revitalization. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, a media-savvy community ambassador, and passionate advocate for inclusive growth. Experience managing complex organizations generating revenue, building high-performance teams, and cultivating strong public-private partnerships is essential.

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership in chamber, economic development, DMO, or community development organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees and industry certifications (CCE, CEcD, CDME, IOM) strongly preferred.
• A strong record of board relations, fundraising, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• A passion for community and the ability to build trust, credibility, and momentum.