Our Team

Amanda Kirby

Meet the CEO! Amanda Kirby is a Texas-based business operations and development professional and the founder of AK Assists. She brings a results-driven approach to helping businesses streamline operations, increase efficiency, and scale sustainably. Raised in a small community, she developed an early appreciation for trust, consistency, and client-centered service—values that continue to guide her professional approach today. 

She began her career in financial services, where she developed a strong foundation in client relations, data accuracy, and process improvement. Early on, she demonstrated a natural ability to identify operational gaps and implement systems that improved performance and workflow efficiency.

Amanda later expanded her expertise in Houston while managing a high-volume event venue. In this role, she led daily operations, oversaw both in-house and remote teams, restructured sales processes, and executed branding initiatives that contributed to increased bookings and revenue growth within a short timeframe.

With over 11 years of experience spanning executive support, project management, and business ownership, Amanda founded AK Assists to provide strategic operational support to growing businesses. Her areas of focus include operational optimization, business development, rebranding, event planning, and travel management.

Known for her efficiency and execution, Amanda consistently delivers high-level support across multiple projects while maintaining strict timelines and performance standards. She's truly the one that gets things done! Her proven track record of excellence makes her a highly sought-after partner for any project. If you're in search of a reliable, professional, and efficient partner to help your business thrive, look no further than Amanda Kirby and her team at AK Assists.

Amanda Klotz

Meet the Chief Operating Officer! Amanda Klotz grew up in Alief, a diverse and proud community in Houston, TX. As a native Houstonian, Amanda is accustomed to the fast paced nature of life and primed for adapting to ever-changing situations.

She has over 14 years of experience in various professional roles,  not limited to customer service, sales, bookkeeping, project management, and executive administration. This experience has allowed her extensive insight into the different levels, and key components of operating successful business’.

Amanda’s analytical nature allows her to create harmonious processes and solutions. She is a firm believer in working smarter, not harder and that details matter. " It is in the details where we truly determine if our actions are going to propel us to the next level or keep us stagnant.”- Amanda Klotz.

Her areas of focus as a project manager include process development, creative writing, design, organization, social media assistance and much more. She is strong at providing leadership and support, guiding her clients, and allocating work wisely. As a Project Manager she has worked for many clients and has completed over 43 major projects in the last two years alone!

When she isn’t working on a new project or reading a new book, Amanda loves spending time with her two children and going on walks around the beautiful state of Texas. Her positive energy and creativeness is unmatched, and she is sure to be a huge help to any company she works with.