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Adam Carey
COO and owner of The Pitch
Adam Carey is the co-owner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Pitch, an alternative newspaper in Kansas City.13 He and his wife Stephanie Carey acquired The Pitch in December 2017.26
Background
Adam Carey grew up in the Kansas City area, specifically in the Kansas suburbs.4 He is a graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and earned his bachelor's degree in marketing and management from Western Governors University.1
Professional Experience
Adam has 17 years of experience in sales and marketing, working in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business settings.1 He developed the sales and marketing strategy for Cambrian, which was chosen as the first grand prize recipient in LaunchKC history.1 Adam has also been integral in event planning for niche groups, successfully organizing events ranging from 10 to several hundred attendees.1
Role at The Pitch
As COO of The Pitch, Adam provides ongoing operational support.1 He has been involved in navigating the publication's presence on social media platforms, particularly Facebook.7 Adam and Stephanie aim to continue The Pitch's tradition of independent and investigative reporting while making it a leader in multimedia engagement.1
Personal
Adam lives in the Valentine neighborhood in Kansas City with his wife Stephanie.4 He describes himself as "always ready for board game night" on his Twitter profile.5
