Dimensional Innovations

Now a Principal and adviser to DI, Allison formerly served as DI’s Chief Financial Officer, where her responsibilities included financial reporting and management, project accounting, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, managing banking and audit relationships, income and tax compliance and other complicated numbers.

During her career she has accomplished: putting a formal job cost system in place which measures each capability’s profits, established budgets, managed yearly growth while remaining debt free, developed KPI’s, and flourished by starting new entities and divisions. Allison’s support enables all departments of the company to excel with better bottom-line results.

Allison’s other official roles at DI have included managing DI’s HR and IT teams. She oversees compliance, compensation, benefits, hiring, training and retention of employees with a strong focus on work-life balance, leadership development, and and entrepreneurship. She also oversee’s DI’s growing in-house IT team.

Allison was recognized in 2017 as one of the CFO’s of the Year by the Kansas City Business Journal. She holds degrees in both finance and economics from the University of Kansas. And in her spare time, Allison works on her riding skills with her horses and spends time with her son and two daughters.

With nearly 20 years experience in communicating and developing meaningful projects with clients, Justin Wood brings an unparalleled range of experience to Dimensional Innovations as the Sports Practice Director.

Justin feeds his passion for developing matchless, engaging experiences for clients by focusing on dynamic environments primarily in the sports and entertainment industries. For the last five years, Justin has led the charge on building DI’s sports portfolio through developing sponsorship activations, halls of fame and branding experiences.

His leadership in projects help sports brands improve the fan experience by connecting their story to the interactive and physical environments. With over fifteen years of experience at DI, Justin’s resume also boasts seven years of running his own design-build consulting company.

Justin’s portfolio of projects has appeared in multiple sports market publications, and he has presented at ALSD, SEGD’s Dynamic Environments series and at multiple Sports Business Journal workshops.  Justin was named as an SBJ Power Player in 2020.

With nearly 20 years experience in communicating and developing meaningful projects with clients, Justin Wood brings an unparalleled range of experience to Dimensional Innovations as the Sports Practice Director.

Justin feeds his passion for developing matchless, engaging experiences for clients by focusing on dynamic environments primarily in the sports and entertainment industries. For the last five years, Justin has led the charge on building DI’s sports portfolio through developing sponsorship activations, halls of fame and branding experiences.

His leadership in projects help sports brands improve the fan experience by connecting their story to the interactive and physical environments. With over fifteen years of experience at DI, Justin’s resume also boasts seven years of running his own design-build consulting company.

Justin’s portfolio of projects has appeared in multiple sports market publications, and he has presented at ALSD, SEGD’s Dynamic Environments series and at multiple Sports Business Journal workshops.  Justin was named as an SBJ Power Player in 2020.

As President of Dimensional Innovations Build (DI BUILD), Kevin Istas leads all the Design Build and Disaster Recovery Services. With over 30 years of experience, his professional history reflects a lifelong career in the construction industry with progressive experience through the industry ranks culminating in my current management role.

Kevin’s career has provided incredible exposure in several facets of commercial construction, specifically project management, disaster recovery management, and contract management. He has a sustained reputation and proven record of customer satisfaction, repeatedly exceeding project goals and expectations, honoring commitments, achieving bottom-line financial goals, ensuring informed communications, and delivering high profile products under very tight schedules. With degrees in both Construction Management and Economics, combined with several professional accreditations, he is respected in the industry for his ability to deliver projects in today’s challenging business environment and is considered an expert in many facets of construction management, means and methods.

As Chief Operating Officer at Dimensional Innovations, Steve brings two decades worth of extensive experience managing and supervising large-scale operations. In this role, he oversees several teams and their processes for bringing remarkable projects to life for clients across the country. He also works to recognize the incredible efforts of employees by being an advocate for their internal experience and growth at DI.

Prior to joining DI, Steve led the Harley-Davidson assembly plant in Kansas City, where he managed over 1,000 people for one of the biggest and most respected brands in the world. Before his lengthy and successful tenure at Harley-Davidson, Steve started his career in operations management with a national retailer.

Steve has always been engaged in helping companies work through transformative changes leading to continuous improvements in process, operations, and communications. He is a champion for the employee experience and works to build dynamic and collaborative teams. Steve has earned a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and follows a Kaizen approach to management.

When Steve isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, twin daughters, and son. Together they plan adventures to the coasts and national parks. He is also an active skateboarder and cyclist that loves to push himself to learn and grow outside (and inside) of the office.

As Chief Operating Officer at Dimensional Innovations, Steve brings two decades worth of extensive experience managing and supervising large-scale operations. In this role, he oversees several teams and their processes for bringing remarkable projects to life for clients across the country. He also works to recognize the incredible efforts of employees by being an advocate for their internal experience and growth at DI.

Prior to joining DI, Steve led the Harley-Davidson assembly plant in Kansas City, where he managed over 1,000 people for one of the biggest and most respected brands in the world. Before his lengthy and successful tenure at Harley-Davidson, Steve started his career in operations management with a national retailer.

Steve has always been engaged in helping companies work through transformative changes leading to continuous improvements in process, operations, and communications. He is a champion for the employee experience and works to build dynamic and collaborative teams. Steve has earned a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and follows a Kaizen approach to management.

When Steve isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, twin daughters, and son. Together they plan adventures to the coasts and national parks. He is also an active skateboarder and cyclist that loves to push himself to learn and grow outside (and inside) of the office.

Tom Collins leads Dimensional Innovations’ strategic growth and client facing operations. Tom brings a 15+ year track record of delivering exceptional results as an operations and finance executive. His experience includes leadership in marketing, design, architecture, as well as fabrication, installation, and engineering environments and he has served as an officer and/or executive leader for public and private companies. Tom brings this experience, coupled with a Big 4 consulting background, to help DI’s clients find solutions that deliver unique value to customers, stakeholders and employees.

Tom Collins leads Dimensional Innovations’ strategic growth and client facing operations. Tom brings a 15+ year track record of delivering exceptional results as an operations and finance executive. His experience includes leadership in marketing, design, architecture, as well as fabrication, installation, and engineering environments and he has served as an officer and/or executive leader for public and private companies. Tom brings this experience, coupled with a Big 4 consulting background, to help DI’s clients find solutions that deliver unique value to customers, stakeholders and employees.

As Chief Executive Officer, Tucker Trotter heads up Dimensional Innovations’ gifted and capable team of designers, innovators and fabricators.
Committed to creativity and excellence, Tucker has been one of the driving forces behind the company’s dramatically expanded capabilities, transforming Dimensional Innovations into a recognized, respected and unrivaled industry powerhouse.

Tucker’s role involves him in a wide range of disciplines within the company, from conceptual design and strategic vision, to project delivery and client satisfaction. An expert at quickly turning clients’ needs and goals into highly conceptualized ideas, he understands the power of full collaboration at every level.

His dedication to teamwork not only enables him to deliver a superior product within a desired budget and schedule, it also underscores his commitment to partnering with his clients every step of the way. Under his direction, Dimensional Innovations core focus areas in the theater, museum, sports and entertainment industries emphasize the importance of the visitor experience.

After leading or working on more than 200 movie theater projects worldwide, Tucker’s other notable work includes the giant library books gracing the Kansas City Library downtown parking garage, the HyVee Hot Zone at Arrowhead Stadium and the University of Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse. His portfolio encompasses NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA and collegiate sports, along with major installations in museums, hall of fames, and entertainment districts across the country.

As Chief Executive Officer, Tucker Trotter heads up Dimensional Innovations’ gifted and capable team of designers, innovators and fabricators.
Committed to creativity and excellence, Tucker has been one of the driving forces behind the company’s dramatically expanded capabilities, transforming Dimensional Innovations into a recognized, respected and unrivaled industry powerhouse.

Tucker’s role involves him in a wide range of disciplines within the company, from conceptual design and strategic vision, to project delivery and client satisfaction. An expert at quickly turning clients’ needs and goals into highly conceptualized ideas, he understands the power of full collaboration at every level.

His dedication to teamwork not only enables him to deliver a superior product within a desired budget and schedule, it also underscores his commitment to partnering with his clients every step of the way. Under his direction, Dimensional Innovations core focus areas in the theater, museum, sports and entertainment industries emphasize the importance of the visitor experience.

After leading or working on more than 200 movie theater projects worldwide, Tucker’s other notable work includes the giant library books gracing the Kansas City Library downtown parking garage, the HyVee Hot Zone at Arrowhead Stadium and the University of Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse. His portfolio encompasses NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA and collegiate sports, along with major installations in museums, hall of fames, and entertainment districts across the country.

As Executive Project Manager, Brian directly leads projects and/or teams of Project Managers. In nearly five years at DI, Brian has managed several of our most complex and detailed projects to successful completion. Prior to DI, he managed over 300 capital projects in a variety of manufacturing industries over a 10 year span. He specializes in providing clients with superior experience through his leadership, careful planning, and open communication skills while keeping a laser focus on the client’s goals.

Brian received his Project Management (PMP) Certification, and continues to improve his skills through experience.

He has worked closely with several of Dimensional Innovations’s sports, corporate and sponsorship clients and maintains great and long-standing relationships. He truly believes collaboration is vital to achieving remarkable experiences.

As Executive Project Manager, Brian directly leads projects and/or teams of Project Managers. In nearly five years at DI, Brian has managed several of our most complex and detailed projects to successful completion. Prior to DI, he managed over 300 capital projects in a variety of manufacturing industries over a 10 year span. He specializes in providing clients with superior experience through his leadership, careful planning, and open communication skills while keeping a laser focus on the client’s goals.

Brian received his Project Management (PMP) Certification, and continues to improve his skills through experience.

He has worked closely with several of Dimensional Innovations’s sports, corporate and sponsorship clients and maintains great and long-standing relationships. He truly believes collaboration is vital to achieving remarkable experiences.

Alex is focused on listening and understanding the needs of his clients in order to build teams that solve problems and create remarkable experiences. Alex has 8 years of client leadership experience and brings a strong understanding of client service and account management to each project, and makes sure his clients' goals stay center-focus. He has a unique ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions quickly, while building trust with his clients and project partners.

Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending his time exploring the mountains of Colorado with his wife and two dogs. Additionally, Alex is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and coaches classes several nights per week. 

Alex is focused on listening and understanding the needs of his clients in order to build teams that solve problems and create remarkable experiences. Alex has 8 years of client leadership experience and brings a strong understanding of client service and account management to each project, and makes sure his clients' goals stay center-focus. He has a unique ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions quickly, while building trust with his clients and project partners.

Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending his time exploring the mountains of Colorado with his wife and two dogs. Additionally, Alex is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and coaches classes several nights per week. 

As Controller and Director of Accounting, Bess Powers oversees all communication and progress on jobs for Dimensional Innovations’ clients, whether it’s healthcare, sponsorship activation, education or sports projects.

With more than 6 years of workplace experience in coordination and management, Bess is known for her highly effective meetings and client communications. Her work is distinguished for not only being on-target and on-budget, but also for its great attention to detail.

Bess graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelors and masters degrees in special education as well as an interior design degree from Johnson County Community college.

In the few hours you don’t find her at her desk or on the phone, Bess likes to watch just about any sport, travel (she’s backpacked all over Europe) and spend time with her dog.

As Controller and Director of Accounting, Bess Powers oversees all communication and progress on jobs for Dimensional Innovations’ clients, whether it’s healthcare, sponsorship activation, education or sports projects.

With more than 6 years of workplace experience in coordination and management, Bess is known for her highly effective meetings and client communications. Her work is distinguished for not only being on-target and on-budget, but also for its great attention to detail.

Bess graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelors and masters degrees in special education as well as an interior design degree from Johnson County Community college.

In the few hours you don’t find her at her desk or on the phone, Bess likes to watch just about any sport, travel (she’s backpacked all over Europe) and spend time with her dog.

Tyler comes to DI with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Baker University, Master of Science in Organizational Development from Avila University. He served in a number of roles (analysis, project management, finance, communication, investor relations, change management) for two KC area public companies prior to joining DI.

At a high level, Tyler’s job duties at DI include analysis, reporting, data management, scheduling, and process improvement

Outside of work he likes to travel, enjoys the outdoors, reading, and hanging out with friends, his wife and daughter.

Tyler comes to DI with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Baker University, Master of Science in Organizational Development from Avila University. He served in a number of roles (analysis, project management, finance, communication, investor relations, change management) for two KC area public companies prior to joining DI.

At a high level, Tyler’s job duties at DI include analysis, reporting, data management, scheduling, and process improvement

Outside of work he likes to travel, enjoys the outdoors, reading, and hanging out with friends, his wife and daughter.

Michele has strived to create remarkable brand, client and employee experiences for more than 25 years. As a client-focused leader, Michele ensures interaction with DI from the go-to-market approach through subsequent project engagement adds value and exceeds expectations. 

Michele’s unique ability to ask the right questions and collaborate cross-functionally ensures that all stakeholder needs are considered from the very start of a project.  She blends her business acumen as a Fortune 1000 leader with her background as an editorial writer and news reporter to deliver compelling and measurable outcomes.  Michele understands the power of storytelling and the impact it adds throughout an experience.  She also knows the importance of delivering ROI and she can be counted on to ensure client projects are set up for success, right from the start.

Michele has led business development, marketing and client success teams in the retail, technology and services sectors.  Prior to joining DI, she was the president of a customer experience (CX) measurement provider.  She is a founding member of the Kansas City Revenue Collective, and serves on the Marketing Board of Directors within the KU School of Business.

Michele has strived to create remarkable brand, client and employee experiences for more than 25 years. As a client-focused leader, Michele ensures interaction with DI from the go-to-market approach through subsequent project engagement adds value and exceeds expectations. 

Michele’s unique ability to ask the right questions and collaborate cross-functionally ensures that all stakeholder needs are considered from the very start of a project.  She blends her business acumen as a Fortune 1000 leader with her background as an editorial writer and news reporter to deliver compelling and measurable outcomes.  Michele understands the power of storytelling and the impact it adds throughout an experience.  She also knows the importance of delivering ROI and she can be counted on to ensure client projects are set up for success, right from the start.

Michele has led business development, marketing and client success teams in the retail, technology and services sectors.  Prior to joining DI, she was the president of a customer experience (CX) measurement provider.  She is a founding member of the Kansas City Revenue Collective, and serves on the Marketing Board of Directors within the KU School of Business.

A connector by passion, Ridge has developed multiple partnership programs over the past 10 years which have meaningfully changed internal and external revenue pipelines in excess of $300 million. These partnerships were born through opportunity spotting and a keen eye for sourcing and developing strongly aligned, performance-driven relationships, built on earned trust and unparalleled value offering to the Client.
In his role at DI, Ridge supports the identification, maturation, and nurturing of both strategic and lateral partnerships and often Ridge will play a meaningful role in driving new opportunities toward partner firms. Ridge’s mantra is ”we are stronger together”.

A connector by passion, Ridge has developed multiple partnership programs over the past 10 years which have meaningfully changed internal and external revenue pipelines in excess of $300 million. These partnerships were born through opportunity spotting and a keen eye for sourcing and developing strongly aligned, performance-driven relationships, built on earned trust and unparalleled value offering to the Client.
In his role at DI, Ridge supports the identification, maturation, and nurturing of both strategic and lateral partnerships and often Ridge will play a meaningful role in driving new opportunities toward partner firms. Ridge’s mantra is ”we are stronger together”.

A connector by passion, Ridge has developed multiple partnership programs over the past 10 years which have meaningfully changed internal and external revenue pipelines in excess of $300 million. These partnerships were born through opportunity spotting and a keen eye for sourcing and developing strongly aligned, performance-driven relationships, built on earned trust and unparalleled value offering to the Client.
In his role at DI, Ridge supports the identification, maturation, and nurturing of both strategic and lateral partnerships and often Ridge will play a meaningful role in driving new opportunities toward partner firms. Ridge’s mantra is ”we are stronger together”.