Alex is a senior communications strategist for Parson + Associates (P+A), and has a proven track record of providing exceptional public engagement services for multiple, large-to-small-scale projects throughout the Kansas City, Missouri region. From communications strategies to building relationships with community leaders and business owners to developing creative opportunities for engagement, Alex has the proven experience to bring clear and cohesive messages to the public. With the help of the P+A team, Alex has built several key relationships with Kansas City officials, community leaders, and business owners.

Additionally, Alex has a proven understanding of social media content creation and implementation across all of the major platforms. He has been immersed in several non-profit and for-profit social media campaigns from the ground up, including developing social media plans, growing audience bases, and managing the successful application of these plans.

From social media to media relations to in-person interactions, his experience shines through the way he skillfully navigates relationships, always putting people first. His involvement in numerous professional organizations gives him an advantage on projects to be able to keep goals at top of mind, while also managing day-to-day communications with a range of diverse stakeholders.

Alex has a wide range of multi-media experiences working on these projects:

• Upgrades on  Main
• KC Streetcar Main Street Extension
• KC Streetcar Construction
• Green Infrastructure
• Keep Out the Rain
• RideKC: Bridj
• 20th Street Streetscape
• RideKC Freedom

Professional Certifications

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certified
• Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Organizations

• Northland Leadership Program, Northland Chamber of Commerce
• Centurions, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America

Fun Stuff

• Secret talent?
  I won the state championship in cup stacking when I was in 3rd grade.
• Five simple pleasures you can’t do without, barring the essentials?
  The NBA/basketball, a good plate of spaghetti, an ice cold beer, Royals games and Chiefs games.
• Personal goal?
  Start a podcast that all of Kansas City knows about.