About the owners: 

Pam Mehrhof is owner/manager and booking agent for the Sixth Avenue Ballroom.  Pam’s administrative background is extensive; Pam has recently retired from her position as an administrator for Kansas Medical Clinic, where she was responsible for overseeing over 100 employees with the Kansas Medical Clinic.  Her responsibilities included human resources, hiring, benefits, marketing, and day-to-day clinic management.  Pam has had over 25 years experience running medical offices, and her customer service abilities are unmatched.  Strong organizational abilities and extensive experience planning all events and parties for Kansas Medical Clinic, have given her a strong sense of what is needed to carry off an event well.  A born hostess, she is able to plan events with the strategies necessary for exceptional success. She will oversee booking, room layout, staffing needs, and any other event planning clients may desire.  Pam has access to premium caterers and other Topeka vendors, thus enabling her to negotiate excellent prices for events.  All of her skills, as well as her native Topeka roots, give her a strong advantage with local resources.

 

Partner and Pam’s brother, Mike Fox, is a major player in downtown Topeka’s revitalization efforts. His resources, contacts, and experience compliment Pam’s.  Together they are a dynamic partnership, insuring a successful business.  Mike is responsible for the restoration of the I.O.O.F. building, which houses the Sixth Avenue Ballroom.  He has been a successful entrepreneur in Topeka, contractor, builder, real estate developer and restaurant owner.  He is active in both Downtown Topeka Inc, and the Downtown Entertainment and Dining District.  His Topeka business contacts are extensive and will definitely help with the success of Sixth Avenue Ballroom.

 

Sixth Avenue Ballroom