A Night of Art, Elegance, and Community Partnership
Kansas City, Mo.—(April 5, 2025)— At High Touch Technologies, we believe that strong communities and strong partnerships go hand in hand. Our team of employee-owners was proud to support the 2025 Lyric Opera Ball, celebrating both our ongoing relationship with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and our commitment to empowering organizations through technology.
Hosted by one of Kansas City’s most iconic arts organizations, this year’s black-tie event brought together civic leaders, arts advocates, and supporters from across the region, including several High Touch employee-owners, for an evening of unforgettable entertainment and philanthropy.
Set to the elegant theme Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball, the event featured captivating opera performances, a formal dinner, an auction, and live music by Lost Wax, all in support of the Lyric Opera’s mission to bring world-class operatic experiences and educational outreach to the community.
About the 2025 Lyric Opera Ball
The Lyric Opera Ball is far more than your run-of-the-mill gala—it’s a vital fundraising effort that helps fuel the organization’s year-round programming and arts education initiatives.
The 2025 event was chaired by longtime advocate Edward P. Millbank, who served over 20 years as a trustee for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and was honored for his enduring contributions.
Representing High Touch Technologies were Greg Survant (Systems Engineer II – ITS), Brett Werth (Systems Engineer II – NOC), Bailey Wingfield (Marketing Specialist), and their guests. Together, they joined the celebration not only as event attendees but as proud supporters of the Lyric Opera’s vision and ongoing success.
A Well-Tuned Partnership That Hits the Right Notes
High Touch’s relationship with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City extends far beyond black-tie events. As the organization’s dedicated managed service provider (MSP), High Touch delivers reliable, behind-the-scenes technology support that helps the Lyric Opera of Kansas City operate smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
The comprehensive managed IT services High Touch provides for the organization include Server and Workstation Management, Patching, Network Switch and Router Management, Wireless Access Point Management, Cybersecurity, Microsoft License Management, Data Backup and Recovery, Help Desk Support, Vendor/Third-Party Management, and Virtual CIO services.
“It was great to represent High Touch at the Lyric Opera Ball,” states Bailey Wingfield, Marketing Specialist. “Events like this show how we really go the extra mile to bring the human touch to technology for our amazing clients.”
Bringing the Human Touch to Technology.
High Touch Technologies’ sponsorship of the 2025 Lyric Opera Ball is just one example of how we give back to the clients and communities we proudly serve. For more than 40 years, we’ve taken a people-first approach to technology, collaborating with organizations to understand their goals, support their missions, and help them thrive.
By partnering with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, we’re honored to contribute not just as their IT provider but as their ally in the pursuit of excellence. Our support helps ensure that their stage stays lit, their performances go on uninterrupted, and their legacy continues to grow.
As a comprehensive technology partner, our team of employee-owners is here to help your organization reach its goals using technology. If your business or nonprofit is looking for reliable, expert-driven IT solutions, including Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, IT Consulting, or Custom Software, we’d love to connect—reach out today, and let’s explore how we can help you simplify your technology to better support your mission.