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KKT Event Management, LLC is a family owned and operated event management company having extensive experience in trade show management, event management, hospitality, tourism, recreation and sports tourism, sponsor acquisition, and meetings and events of all sizes.

Since 2007, serving associations as diverse as wholesale gift shows to international motorcycle events. Whether you’re planning for 10 or 10,000 attendees, KKT has the knowledge, staff, and expertise to make your event a success from concept, planning and implementation, and follow-up analysis.

Whether you’re planning a banquet, employee appreciation event, trade show, festival, reunion, conference or convention, you’ll receive the personal, caring, attention to help make your event a success.

We bring years of experience and expertise to the table, tailoring everything to your specifications and expectations at an affordable and professional level. Summary of services available:

  • Site selection
  • Contract negotiation
  • Registration
  • Housing
  • Food and Beverage
  • Communication and marketing
  • Sponsor/exhibitor management
  • VIP management
  • Post event evaluations
  • Financial management
  • Transportation/Parking/Security
  • Permits/ADA/Interpreters
  • Entertainment/Guest speakers

About Us

KKT Event Management LLC is owned and operated by Kevin and Kristi Thomas of Surprise, Arizona. As the Managing Partners of KKT Event Management, LLC, Kevin and Kristi have extensive and varied experience in event management, meetings and conventions, tourism and destination marketing.

Managing Partner Kevin Thomas served as the National Event Manager for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWWRA) for over four years.  He also served over two years as the National Sales Manager for the Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau promoting Wichita as meeting, convention, tradeshow and sports destination.  Kevin holds a Masters Degree from Wichita State University focusing on Sports Administration and Sports Business. Kevin’s graduate internship consisted of developing and launching the first ever Sports Commission for the City of Wichita, from acquiring the initial funding and Board of Directors, developing the bylaws, and compiling the first-ever detailed Sports Venue Guide for the Greater Wichita area.

Managing Partner Kristi Thomas worked for the Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest (OASIS) for over seven years including 15 shows as the Show/General Manager and thus has extensive and valued working relationships with the members, exhibitors and contractors of OASIS and has a long-standing relationship with the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Phoenix Police Department.  Kristi holds a Bachelors Degree from Arizona State University in Recreation and Tourism Management.

Kevin and Kristi currently reside in Surprise, Arizona with their two daughters – Tatum and Paige.

Our friendly, professional team of Vendor Relations and Show Management personnel also includes Suzanne Montee, Andrea Lowe, and Brooke McNeil.

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Meet Kevin and Kristi Thomas of KKT Event Management in Surprise

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kevin and Kristi Thomas. KKT Event Management is owned and operated by Kevin and Kristi of Surprise, Arizona. As the Managing Partners of KKT Event Management, Kevin and Kristi have extensive and varied experience in event management, meetings and conventions, tourism and destination marketing. Managing Partner, Kevin served as …

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We are here to make your next event a great success!

KKT Event Management, LLC
15591 West Yucatan Drive
Surprise, AZ 85379

Phone: 623.521.2792

Email: Kevin Thomas
Email: Kristi Thomas