20 Under 40: Molly Howey
Molly manages the budget and strategic plan for the Greater Topeka Partnership and monitors progress toward their goal to help grow a more diverse and strong economy in Shawnee County. She recently led the site selection process for Walmart to choose Topeka for its newest 1-million square foot distribution center and added another volunteer position.
Molly is constantly working to make Topeka and Shawnee County a better place for all people to live, work and play. She’s the Silver Lake Schools Booster Club Secretary and serves on the board of directors for TARC, Inc.
“I am an ambassador. I look for positive stories about Topeka and share them far and wide. I love to show people the parts and places of our city that make it unique.”
If you could only eat one item for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Steak
If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick?
Pinterest, Instagram and Sam’s Scan & Go
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
I love cows. Like, stop on the side of a country road if a calf is near the fence so I can pet it kind of love.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
Only checking my emails every hour or two.
What characteristic do you value the most in your coworkers?
Flexibility. Our industry changes with the community’s needs and you have to be able to adapt and take on new projects that may be outside your wheelhouse.
