ABOUT THE CHAMBER


Chamber Staff

Jenny Johnston

President


Jenny Johnston is President of the Northland Chamber and has been with the organization since 2016 where she spent five years as the Events & Communications Director. Jenny is a lifelong Northlander, and a proud graduate of North Kansas City High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Communications at Park University, and graduated from the Institute for Organization Management through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at Villanova University. She also works for the KC Current as an X-Stream team cheerleader. Jenny was also a Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader and worked for the City of Riverside, Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., and McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff. She and her dad Tim co-founded their non-profit organization, Briarcliff Trails of Our Community in 2009, that has funded more than $3 million in public improvement projects, community events, and trails throughout southern Clay County.

Jenny has held several volunteer leadership roles throughout the Kansas City region. She currently serves as a Commissioner of the KCMO Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) appointed by Mayor Quinton Lucas, and as a Public Engagement member of Kansas City’s Comprehensive Plan. She is also a board member of Northland Health Care Access, North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation, and has been a long-time member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri.

Judy Revenaugh

Director of Operations


After graduating from UCMO with a Commercial Photography Degree, Judy spent many years working at the Kansas City Star. Judy has lived her entire life within a 5-mile
radius in the Northland. She and her husband Tom and both graduated from Oak Park High School where they met, and they have one son Jerry who graduated from Winnetonka High School. Judy brings many years of business experience in project management, administration, database management, customer service and photography. Her favorite thing is spending time with their two grandsons Jack and Hank along with meeting new people, golfing and attending art shows.

This is Judy’s second time working at the Northland Chamber and she truly feels she has returned home. “Thank you for welcoming me back!”

Shelby Gambino

Director of Media and Communications


A northland native, Shelby graduated from St. Pius X High School before attending Rockhurst University, where she earned her BSBA and MBA. Professionally, Shelby has worked in the Kansas City nonprofit sector ever since interning with the Northland Chamber in 2016. Her career includes stints at Rockhurst University’s Advancement Department, and City on a Hill Catholic Young Adult Community, among others. As a volunteer, Shelby has served in various roles at Girls on the Run, the Kauffman
Center for the Performing Arts, City on a Hill, and her parish.

Outside of work, Shelby enjoys traveling (favorite locations so far: Israel, London, and
Alaska), reading, and exploring new parks and coffee shops with her husband Tony and their goldendoodle, Gracie.

Tori Macon

Director of Programs


Before working at the Northland Chamber Tori worked at her hometown chamber as their digital creator. In college she was a student worker for 3.5 years where she
mentored students and created digital content. Most recently, she worked for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Regional Engagement, as a project manager, where she met with businesses about expansion and workforce development opportunities.


Tori grew up in a military family and lived in Waynesville, Missouri for 13 years. After she graduated from Waynesville High School she attended Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. She lived in Jacksonville for 6 years and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Master of Business Administration. Tori loves watching sitcoms, crime documentaries, and romcoms
and likes a mixture of country, pop, and alternative music. She also loves spending time with her sister, nephew, fur-phew, and fur-niece. She also has two very cuddly and feisty cats that keep her busy the rest of the time.

Mission Statement


The mission of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the business community, economic growth and quality of life in the Northland.

Vision


The Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce will serve to:

  • Enhance business opportunities and services for members
  • Provide a strong and unified voice for the Northland
  • Promote high quality growth and development
  • Lead the development of activities and partnerships among business, government and education