Visit Independence Welcomes Kyndsie Huston

INDEPENDENCE, MO. — Visit Independence is pleased to announce the addition of Kyndsie Huston as the organization’s new Sales and Services Manager, effective April 6, 2026.

Kyndsie brings a strong background in operations, recruitment strategy, and marketing. Most recently, she served as General Manager for ScaleSource, where she led operations for a remote recruitment firm supporting franchise brands and multi-unit operators. She previously held several roles with SemperSmart, focusing on recruiting, retention, operations, and marketing initiatives across multiple national brands.

A Missouri native from Cape Girardeau, Kyndsie now lives in Oak Grove, Missouri, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Illinois State University. She is passionate about relationship-based sales, thoughtful service, and helping communities tell their stories in ways that create meaningful economic impact.

"We are thrilled to welcome Kyndsie to the Visit Independence team," said Allison Calvin, Executive Director of Visit Independence. "Her background in relationship-building and client service will help us continue strengthening partnerships and growing tourism in Independence."

At Visit Independence, Huston will work closely with local partners, event organizers, and tourism stakeholders to attract meetings, sports tournaments, and group travel while ensuring a seamless experience for clients choosing Independence as their destination.

About Visit Independence Visit Independence is the official destination marketing organization for Independence, Missouri. The organization promotes the city as a premier destination for meetings, events, and leisure travel while supporting local businesses and driving economic impact through tourism.

Media Contact:

Maila Yang
Director of Marketing and Communications
Visit Independence
maila.yang@visitindependence.com