I am KCMPI and I love what we do.

Name: Phil Allemang, CAS
Title: Senior National Account Director
Company: National Premium-Kansas City

The question “Why is KCMPI important to me” made me think back to when I joined. I had a friend who was a meeting planner who I worked very closely with. She was a KCMPI member and suggested I join. Because I trusted her I did join and immediately met some really nice and friendly people, many who from this networking have become valued clients. I also right away was caught by B Waldo and asked to join her Awards Banquet committee. I’ve never met anyone yet who can turn B down, so I joined. It was such a pleasure to work on that committee with many experienced planners and suppliers. I really learned a lot, enough where I was asked to be the Chair of this committee the next year.

So, why Is KCMPI important to me?. Because it allowed me to grow, to learn from others more experienced than me, and to have fun with them. From this committee I went on to serve on the Board of Directors for 3 years. The networking has been invaluable. I’ve been able to meet and become friends with several members who have become my clients. Some have referred me to others in different industries who have also become clients.

So yes, I joined hoping to bring in some new business. This did happen, but the best part of joining was making life-long friends. These are people who really care for you, will help you, and give you a smile and a pat on the back when you need that. This is what makes being a member important to me, the People! I hope I can give you a smile and a pat on the back sometime soon.
– Phil Allemang, CAS