Rising Star Reflections – Lauren McCarthy
Lauren McCarthy is a Rising Star, Class of 2014. Lauren works in public relations for the McCarthy Auto Group. She is a proud supporter of Catholic education and sits on several boards at Avila University. Lauren was the co-chairman of Avila’s 37th Annual Steer Dinner and Auction. She is also a member of Young Variety and a board member for the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City. Lauren was the first female chairman of the KC Auto Show in 2014.
Also featured in the July 26th issue of The Independent
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John and Nancy McCarthy with Lauren McCarthy at the 2013 Avila University Steer Dinner and Auction |
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