About Great Plains Sponsorships
Founded on unparalleled experience and results. A multidimensional service provider originated to help forward-thinking Midwestern companies create sustainable sponsorship platforms.
Our Story
Midwestern work-ethic meets big-city results
The mixture of GPS' Midwestern work-ethic and perpetual belief in building authentic relationships has resulted in a recipe for significant returns and long-term rapport with our clients.
We are a family-owned business based in the Midwest, however, we are as sophisticated and capable in what we do as anyone in the country. GPS doesn't steer away from "small," "tough," or "rural" projects — every organization deserves the opportunity to create sustainable revenue.
20+ Years
Industry Experience
Omaha, NE
Headquartered
$300M+
Career Transactions
Family-Owned
Values-Driven
Leadership
Meet the Team
Ryan Querry
Founder & President
- Over 20 years of experience in sales-execution and management
- Career sales and transactions exceeding $300 million
- NFL & NHL consulting experience; award-winning event centers and internationally-renowned events
- Currently Vice President of Membership Development at NE Chamber
- York College & Bellevue University graduate
- Board member of Susan G. Komen; resides in Omaha with wife Jen and children Harper & Nash
"We are a family-owned business based in the Midwest, however, we are as sophisticated and capable in what we do as anyone in the country. GPS doesn't steer away from 'small,' 'tough' or 'rural' projects."
Erin Kloke
VP, Development & Hospitality
- 25+ years of group travel industry experience
- Rose to Global Account Director with Hyatt Hotels; managed 22-person team, $100M annual quota
- Worked with NFL, NHL, NBA & MLS teams, plus NCAA & youth sports
- VP of Sports Accounts with HPN Global — booking tournaments and team travel
- Brought OneHockey World tournaments to Omaha; partnered with Minnesota Wild for $4M+ economic impact
- Mom of two teens in travel sports for 15 years
Blake Schmida
Director of Strategic Partnerships
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate — Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations
- Former Advisor with Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation
- Experience in event management and content production
- From Omaha, Nebraska; resides in Overland Park, Kansas
- Joined GPS in 2023
Ready to Work With Us?
We'd love to learn about your project and explore how GPS can generate sustainable revenue for your organization.