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Meet the Team at the austin Venue

  • Noah Sweeney

    Sales manager

    Noah is our Venue Sales Manager and a proud Kansas City native, originally from Blue Springs. He studied Events Marketing & Management at the University of Central Missouri, where he gained hands-on experience planning, promoting, and executing events. Before joining our team, he worked in nonprofit marketing and communications across the arts, tourism, and social services sectors. Noah is a people person through and through—he loves building connections and making others smile. He brings warmth, creativity, and attention to detail to every event he works on. When he’s not at the venue, you can find him exploring Kansas City with friends or checking out a new concert.

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    Rachel Fletcher

    Sales manager

    Meet Rachel Fletcher, our dynamic and visionary Venue Sales Manager. Originally from Atlanta, she moved to the Midwest to study Strategic Communications at the University of Kansas, graduating from the renowned William Allen White School of Journalism. With a background in sales, marketing, and event planning, Rachel brings both strategy and creativity to everything she does. She’s passionate about building relationships and creating events that feel intentional and effortless. Outside of her role here, Rachel is the founder of All Live, a culinary and events company that celebrates the beauty of gathering. Whether she’s curating an event or designing a menu, she brings heart and purpose to every detail.

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    Marissa Garcia

    VENUE MANAGER

    Meet Marissa, The Austin’s new Venue Manager! Marissa loves being part of the moments people will remember for years to come. From the first walkthrough to the final send-off, she enjoys getting to know each client, understanding their vision, and helping all the details come together seamlessly. With her organized approach, calm presence, and genuine excitement for every celebration, Marissa will be your main point of contact throughout the planning process and on the day of your event. Her goal is to make sure you feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way. When she’s not bringing events to life at The Austin, you can usually find her spending time with her two Mini Aussies, Prince and Ciela.