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SPIRE SPOTLIGHT

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Dorothy McDonough, or Dot as we all
affectionately call her, is a larger-
than-life one-woman workforce.
Dot began working at the Spire
Center very early after its opening as
an audio intern. Anyone who has
attended an event at the Spire Center
has come into contact with her in
some way, shape or form. Dot
answers phones, sells tickets,
publishes the Spire Magazine, is the
in-house video producer, and during a

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show don’t be surprised to see her
monitor engineer and even
bartending.
Two Dorothy’s in Kansas as the
tornado’s fly, crab racing in Tahiti,
fireworks at Disney Japan, hot air
Kevin Shanley, the Executive Director at Spire Center A warm welcome to our new Executive Director of the ballooning in Australia, wearing a
is moving on. Kevin is a prime example of how to do Spire, Katelyn R. Begley! huge sombrero while fending off
everything well. Along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Passionate, bold and creative— Katelyn has an robbers in Mexico, exploring rock
degree from Boston University, he is a member of the extensive background in public relations, event formations on the beaches of
Event Safety Alliance and a Certified Crowd Manager coordination and the performing arts— making the Newfoundland and Prince Edward
with the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Spire Center for Performing Arts a natural fit! Island, singing Bohemian Rhapsody in
Security. Kevin is certified in First Aid, CPR & AED. His Katelyn has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and
resume includes Director of Events and Operations at English from Simmons University in Boston, MA. Ireland with her bestie and her Nana,
the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod as well as the Event Vibrant and somehow disarmingly charming, she is a and camel riding in the dessert of
Manager at Barnstable Public Schools. Namibia are all very typical days
Certified Mediator who cares deeply that all people away from work for Dot!
feel heard and their experiences validated.
Kevin is leaving to concentrate on his ever-growing This just touches on all of the
company, East West Associates LLC., a leading A singer herself, Katelyn plays the ukulele and accomplishments of this self-made
integrated communications firm located on Cape Cod, delights in collaboration with other artists. She also professional woman. Her dedication
MA. The company specializes in Audio Visual, teaches voice on a freelance basis. She is fluent in and tenacity are an inspiration to all
Broadcast, Managed Services, and Live Events. His Spanish and has a zest for experiential travel
services are provided to clients in the Education, Non- worldwide. History, food, places, and people—she finds of us at the Spire Center and the
Profit, Worship, and Municipal/Government sectors. the unorthodox fascinating! Plymouth community. Thank you,
Dot for all that you do!
Over and above Kevin’s vast knowledge, his ability to The Spire has such a diverse culture and inclusive
think on his feet and complete any task, he is a vision! Katelyn joins us with the intention to establish
wonderful human being. Caring about each and every new connections, deepen existing relationships, and Where do you
where your
employee and volunteer alike at the Spire Center. He with innovation and imagination—take the SPIRE shirt?
has left a deep indelible mark on all of us. We all wish legacy of the Spire and elevate us further still! From left to right,
Kevin the best. He will be deeply missed. Onwards and upwards we climb! Dot wears her
SPIRE shirt while
riding a camel in
EAST WEST ASSOCIATES LLC
Check out Katelyn's Check out the family owned & Swakopmund,
operated local buisness Katelyn Namibia, in front
grew up in! of GEYSIR (a
geyser) in
Haukadalur,
EAST WEST EVENT SERVICES Iceland and
horseback riding
in Honolulu,
Hawaii