Kate Potter joined Kayo Conference Series with 10 years of leadership experience in the luxury retail and manufacturing industry. Most recently she held a leadership role for Yves Delorme, Inc., a leading French luxury linen company. She resides in Barboursville, VA with her husband and has a passion for her family and horses. Kate earned a B.A. from Old Dominion University.

Hannah Wynnyk joined Kayo in January 2022 and heads up the Marketing team. She joins Kayo from a 15-year career in luxury retail, most recently in a leadership role in eCommerce operations and development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and is a steward of commerce and customer experience. She currently resides in Scottsville, VA with her husband and daughter where she can be found exercising her passion for interior design, curating neighborhood relationships and volunteering on multiple Boards in her community.

Brandon Block joined Kayo in September of 2021 as the Head of Finance and Business Administration.  Prior to joining Kayo, Brandon had a 20-year career in developing competitive gymnastics programs, holding various positions through the years including Head Coach, Team Director, and Program Coordinator.  Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies/Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.  He currently resides in Charlottesville, VA and has a passion for cooking, jazz music, and hiking with his dogs.

Ashley Johnson joined Kayo in May of 2022 as Director of Programming. She started her professional career in the non-profit sector after earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. After discovering her love for events, Ashley transitioned into the industry and has since held positions developing and managing events in the arts, local government, state government, and most recently higher education. Ashley currently resides in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. When she is not reading or listening to a podcast, Ashley can be found dabbling in fiction writing, nature photography, and meeting friends at her favorite local eateries. 

Christina Hammond joined Kayo in October 2022 as the Business Development Director. She brings to Kayo over 20–years of experience in sales, entrepreneurship, and strategic business development. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic Universityand is driven by her commitment to exceeding client expectations. She currently resides in South Florida with her husband and two sons. During her free time, she loves to run, volunteer for various causes, and research regenerative farming.

Channing Cason is the Marketing Associate for Kayo Conference Series. With several years of experience in event planning through the retail and hospitality industry, her most recent role was in North Carolina with Marriott International in the sales & marketing department. Channing earned her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and recently completed her Master’s in Marketing through Liberty University.

Lauren Lowery is one of the Operations Associate for Kayo Conference Series. While she has over 7 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry, she most recently worked for Marriott International, successfully executing onsite events at their Aurora, CO Resort and Convention Center. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management at James Madison University and currently resides in Charlottesville, VA. 

Grace Fox is one of the Operations Associates at Kayo Conference Series. She most recently worked in the wedding industry, with several years of experience in the hospitality industry and planning events. Grace earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management at James Madison University.