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.

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Jacquie Ball is the Operations Director at Planit World. She oversees daily operations, member experience, HR, executive support, and digital strategy—driving consistency across departments to support elevated positioning and strategic growth and long-term vision. Her adaptability and precision have been instrumental in building PlanIt World’s credibility across industries. An alum of Blue Ridge College with a focus in Liberal Arts and multidisciplinary studies, Jacquie also brings training in business, paralegal process, and graphic design. She leads all in-house design and collateral development, ensuring every visual and written asset reflects the organization’s premium standards and strategic intent. Jacquie has been with the organization since its founding in 2007, managing complex projects and producing results that drive clarity, confidence, and alignment. PlanIt World is a family business, and Jacquie and Andrea have been colleagues since its inception—and sisters since 1976. Jacquie is a published author and accomplished artist, known for blending strategic precision with creative expression.

Jill Snyder is the Finance Director for PlanIt World, bringing extensive expertise in financial analysis, regulatory
compliance, association operations, and convention planning. In her role, she supports budget tracking, vendor
coordination, and membership operations, helping ensure organizational efficiency and successful event execution. Jill is a business graduate of the University of Missouri and is dedicated to delivering strategic and operational excellence for clients and members alike. She is a mother of three grown sons, a devoted wife of 25 years and a doodle dog mom.

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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!

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Amy Lackington serves as an Executive Manager at Planit World.  Her professional responsibilities include event support, client relations, special projects, and member relations. With a strong foundation in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, association operations, convention planning, and customer relationship management. 

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.

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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, IT support, event execution, surveys, convention registration, audio visual, writing, editing, and photography services.

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