Meet Sara and Kristi: Event Planners and Founders of Harper & James

About

Event planning with grit and grace.

Harper + James is named after two influential people in the founder’s lives: Harper for Sara’s father and James for Kristi’s grandfather, both of whom were entrepreneurs whose bar was set at perfection. Kristi and Sara met while working for Lockton, a large insurance broker based in Kansas City, and immediately connected over their shared family history of entrepreneurialism.

The name Harper + James reflects the grit and grace that our families instilled in each of us. What does this mean for our clients? Partnering with a team who brings that grit and grace to client service while creating a life-changing experience that tells your story.

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

Sara Prochaska

aka Harper

Sara was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri and moved to Kansas City after graduating from the University of Missouri. Her passion for events started at a young age when she was so inspired by the movie Free Willy, she held a Save the Whales fundraiser for the neighborhood when she was eight. Her passion for events and philanthropy has been a driving force in her career ever since. Sara loves working with clients to bring their vision to life through a perfect marriage of creativity and logistics.

Kristi Scott

aka James

Kristi is a Columbus, Ohio native, who moved to Kansas City after attending the University of Kansas to study journalism. She has always had a knack for writing and a keen design eye – two elements that she taps into frequently during the design and planning process. She is known for her calming presence on event day… but don’t mistake her calm demeanor, she means business when it comes to execution.

Sarah Grimm

Event Planning & Marketing Assistant

Sarah was born and raised in Kansas, and it holds a special place in her heart. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Marketing and Management. She found her love for events, planning concerts and fundraisers for a nonprofit based in Aspen, Colorado. Sarah supports all Harper & James clients, and she is passionate about connecting with people and tapping into both her analytical and creative skills to bring an event to life. She excels on an event day with her upbeat attitude and attention to detail.