We make magic happen and get the job done...

Andrea Ball is the CEO and Founder of Planit World. With over 25 years of experience in association management, event planning, publicity, communications, and marketing, she has established herself as a multi-talented management consultant. Andrea established PlanIt World in 2007 and has since supported a diverse clientele, including trade associations, non-profits, municipalities, and companies across various industries. Prior to founding her own firm, she served as the Vice-President and Sr. Account Director at Agri/Washington Public Affairs Group for 11 years and continues to hold the position of managing partner, handling agricultural public affairs clients. As a seasoned national public relations consultant, Andrea specializes in crisis communications, convention planning, digital media, marketing, public relations, legislative affairs, grant writing/reporting, and financial management. She is also a well-known speaker on business communications, team engagement, volunteer leadership, and social media strategy. Andrea excels as a nonprofit strategic planning expert, providing executive coaching, interim executive director services, and board consulting. Recognized as a Generation Next winner by the State Journal in 2009, Andrea was acknowledged as an outstanding business leader under "40 under 40". She has also received two “Stars of the Industry” awards for her exceptional work in tourism marketing and public relations. In 2023, she was recognized for her work with the ROC Bus Marketing Campaign by the Southwest Transit Association. In 2016, she addressed the United Nations on The Digital Divide and Women and has been published in national trade magazines on various topics. Her expertise has been featured in USA Today, the New York Times, and an appearance on the Hallmark Channel Home and Family show, as well as in several local newscasts and radio shows. Andrea is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE), Sigma Kappa Sorority Alumnae, PEO, and the Kansas State University Alumni Association. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling with her daughter Kate, college football, home renovation, and animal rescue.

​

Jacquie Ball is the Director of Operations at PlanIt World and oversees our operations. From client relations to human resources management, she ensures that everything runs smoothly and that we deliver the highest service level, with an attention to detail and commitment to excellence. It's worth noting that PlanIt World is a family business. Jacquie and Andrea have been colleagues since 2007 and sisters since 1976. Jacquie attended Blue Ridge College, where she studied Liberal Arts and has been a part of the PlanIt World team since 2007. Andrea and Jacquie's shared commitment to excellence has helped build a team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients.

​

Kelsey Nordyke is the Media Relations Manager at Planit World supporting client communications by focusing on media relations, social media support, press releases, and newsletter creation. In addition to being part of Team PW as a freelancer, Kelsey serves as the Agriculture Sciences Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development for Southeast Kansas.  Kelsey graduated with a Master of Science degree in Animal Science from Kansas State University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University. Her joys outside of work include livestock shows with her children, fitness, and volunteering with her church.

Heidi Potucek is the Finance Director at Planit World and focuses on client bookkeeping, billing, and daily account servicing for several PlanIt World clients. Heidi has endless energy and brings a well-rounded, diverse skillset to our operations. She's a certified QuickBooks user and has prior experience in both office management and billing. In addition to making all the numbers add up, Heidi supports PW client events with her public relations and event planning expertise. She graduated from Pittsburg State University and she and her husband, Mitch, own an electrical contracting company. She also juggles the schedules of two busy teen daughters!

​

Chad Emrick is our Communications and IT Manager.  He is a native of Parkersburg, WV and has served over 20 years in the Army National Guard. He is a Master Sergeant and serves as the ESM Branch NCOIC at the National Guard Bureau. He has trained military personnel at all levels and served as a master instructor-trainer on the national level. In 2010 he graduated from Post University in Marketing, in 2015 he was certified as a US Army Master Instructor, in 2016 he completed the Army Training Course Developer training and in 2020 he became a US Army Contract Officer Representative. Chad contracts with Team PW and handles onsite event audiovisual and event logistics for PlanIt World, when he is not serving our country and we thank him for his service.

​

Jill Spickler is the Support Specialist with a focus on special projects. Jill's roots originated in Texas, where she attended Texas A&M University. Jill currently makes her home in the Mid-Atlantic region in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and oversees our Martinsburg, WV operations. Jill has previously owned several successful businesses and is a proud mom of two!

​

Stacie Nelson serves as an Event Specialist at Planit World.  Her professional responsibilities include event support, client relations, special projects, and member relations. Stacie attended Southwestern College and graduated with degrees in psychology and elementary education. In addition to holding an elementary teaching certificate, she has also built multiple “mom” blogs with over 100,000 users. Stacie and her husband, John, a veterinarian, have three beautiful daughters and two ornery dogs, Smalls & Max. Her hobbies include reading, writing, jogging, and crafting.

Ruthie Lashier is our amazing PlanIt World intern, who is the PW PRO of research, client call lists, event support, and more. She is known for her academic excellence and active involvement in extracurricular activities at her school. It addition to being an honor student, her participation in Viking Theatre, the WHS swim team, STUCO, and the Viking Voices choir keeps her busy! Ruthie enjoys baking, reading, singing, and traveling outside her academic and extracurricular pursuits. An impressive fact about Ruthie is that she skipped a grade in elementary school, showcasing her exceptional intellectual abilities and determination.

​

PlanIt World and PW PROjects also works with a great team of talented, part-time consultants who we draw on across the country for legal, CPA accounting, event execution, surveys, convention registration, audio visual, writing, editing, and photography services.

​