our creative team

Susan Bowers
General Manager/Owner
Susan is an accomplished media analyst with more than 25 years experience in media and marketing. Her background in advertising spans both advertising agencies and in-house marketing departments.

Prior to moving to Wichita in 1982, Susan worked as Media Supervisor for Ellis & Guy Advertising and as Media Director for Bailey Lewis & Associates in Omaha. She has since served as Marketing Manager for a 100 unit Godfather's Pizza franchisee, as Marketing Director for Taco Tico, Inc., and as Director of Media for Stephan Advertising Agency. Throughout her career, Susan has planned and purchased media in over 120 markets in the United States.

Susan is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Wichita River Festivals, Inc., and has served on several of their committees. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Humane Society and has chaired "Woofstock" for the last three years. For several years, Susan worked on the committee for Zoobilee for the Sedgwick County Zoo.

Lindsey Susick
Media Buyer

Lindsey is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Professional and Technical Writing. While in college she interned in the Special Events department of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo and as a Writer at Alliance Communications, Inc. where she accepted a full-time position upon graduation.

Since relocating to Wichita, she can be found exploring the local scene, visiting nearby Mid-Western cities, reading, and writing. Currently, Lindsey is a member of Young Professionals of Wichita and Broadcast and Broadcast and Media Professionals of Wichita.


Joe Henson
Graphic Designer
While attending Emporia State University, Joe Henson completed a two-year internship with Memorial Union Graphics where he designed for many of the University's publications. After graduating with his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Joe acquired a position with a Wichita based printing company where he gained true "pre-press and production" experience. Both confident and motivated, Joe's design capabilities support the success driven goals of Media Partners, Inc.

Amanda Schneider
Graphic Designer
During her college career at Pittsburg State University, Amanda kept busy interning at the local newspaper, The Morning Sun, and spearheaded campus advertising for the Student Activities Council. After completing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Commercial Graphics, she began her career at a direct mail printing company where she gained pre-press experience. Along with her career duties, Amanda also enjoys keeping up with her photography and fine arts interests. With her creative and artistic talents, Amanda is a supportive addition to the design team at Media Partners.