Meet the Team
For most of her life, Tracy Bennett, President, has lived within shouting distance of the Missouri River—the Mighty Mo—the longest river in North America. She is also a Missouri Tiger, having earned her degree from the renowned University of Missouri School of Journalism. Its from this background that Mighty Mo Media Partners takes its name.
The Parade of Hearts is a Kansas City public art experience that celebrates diversity, unites communities and supports nonprofits. The artist of this 2024 heart titled “The Mighty Mo” is Sheron Smith, and it was sponsored by Price Chopper. Learn more at www.theparadeofhearts.com.
Tracy Bennett founded Mighty Mo Media Partners in 2012 to apply journalistic integrity to marketing processes for clients in construction and industrial B-to-B markets.
Over a 20-year career in the trade press, Tracy honed her skills as a technical writer, lead editor, creative marketer and manager. She served as Editorial Director for two crane and rigging magazines and two lifting equipment rental magazines. Today, she is Editor of Connector, the official publication of the Steel Erectors Association of America.
A personal highlight of her career was directing Lift & Move USA (2018-2020), a career exploration initiative of the SC&R Foundation. She continues to serve as a Workforce Ambassador with the program.
Tracy Bennett, President and Client Manager
816.536.7903
tbennett@mightymomedia.com
Macie Murie joined Mighty Mo Media Partners as an intern in 2018 after earning a Mass Communications degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She quickly mastered the industry lingo and endless acronyms.
Her commitment to communicating education information has kept her engaged, driven by a shared passion with our clients for creating a better culture of safety. She enjoys being the bridge between our clients, their subject matter experts, and the editors who disseminate the information to the masses.
Macie is a 2021 graduate of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Leadership Forum, and she serves on the Marketing Committee for the Steel Erectors Association of America.
Macie Murie, Associate Client Manager
816.786.4963
macie@mightymomedia.com
Industry Involvement
Among the industry associations Mighty Mo Media Partners is actively involved in is the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and the Steel Erectors Association of America. This has led to opportunities to advocate for workforce development in construction, equipment operation, and related skilled trades.
Memberships & Accomplishments
“Thank you for turning Connector magazine into a quality, professional publication. Your efforts with everything from developing great content to managing the circulation has taken a huge responsibility off of our staff’s hands. We are very pleased with the custom publishing services and the benefit this offers our members.”