Staff
Your Clay County team working to strengthen the relationships between our vibrant businesses and the citizens of Clay County as a whole. We work on behalf of our community businesses and organizations to promote ever-growing strength and unity.
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Hannah Hasbrouck
Chief Executive Officer
Hannah Hasbrouck is the Chief Executive Officer for Grow Clay County, bringing experience in rural economic development and strategic planning to the organization. She most recently served as a state coordinator for the Kansas Main Street program, where she provided technical assistance and strategic guidance to 42 designated and emerging communities across the state. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Science in Technological Entrepreneurship and Management from Arizona State University, with a minor in Innovation in Society.
She is the proud mom of two young daughters and loves spending time outside with her family.
Kathryn Doster-Tipsword
Event and Operations Coordinator
Kathryn Doster-Tipsword serves as the Event and Operations Coordinator for Grow Clay County, where she is passionate about creating meaningful events, strengthening community connections, and helping Clay County thrive. She also serves on the Steering Committee for LIFT Clay County, a Young Professionals organization established in 2024.
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A 2019 graduate of Clay Center Community High School, Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from Kansas State University in 2023. She moved from Wamego to Clay Center in 2013 and has since served the community in a variety of roles, including Lead Teacher at Clay County Child Care Inc. and Paraprofessional for USD 379.
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Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys spending time with her husband, Deven, their son, Colton, and their daughter, Everly. She also loves taking their dog, Ada, for walks along Clay Center’s walking trails.
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Kathryn is proud to call Clay Center home and is passionate about helping create opportunities that bring people together, support local businesses, and strengthen the community. She looks forward to continuing to see Clay County grow, thrive, and flourish.
Sharon Evans
Finance Manager
Sharon Evans is the financial fairy of Grow Clay County and keeps the staff on their toes. She joined the team after 43 years in the accounting department at Hutchinson/Mayrath and did a short accounting stent with the Clay Center Family Physicians in 1991. Sharon and her husband, Ed, raised two beautiful children, Jared and Bethany, and have five grandchildren, Jasmyn, Jake, Aaron, Jillian, and Lane.
Sharon enjoys flower gardening, reading, and family traditions. She is her grandchildren's biggest cheerleader in their favorite sports.
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Tracy Myers
Marketplace Navigator
Tracy is the Marketplace Insurance Navigator here at our Grow office. She offers FREE assistance to individuals and families that are in need of affordable health coverage that fit their needs.
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Tracy grew up in Wakefield, KS. She has held positions previously as an Accounting Assistant for Via Christie Hospital, as a Purchasing Agent for Hutchinson Mayrath, and as a Ford Waranty Clerk at Glavan Ford.
Tracy and her husband Milke have 4 children: Matt, Adam, Caitlee, and Jackson; Along with her 4 children, she has 6 grandchildren. Tracy enjoys reading mysteries, gardening, spending quality time with her children, and spoiling her grandchildren.
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