Swimsuit USA International, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a worldwide organization with a myriad of experienced professionals who pride themselves on providing industry leading promotional events and campaigns. Born from a marriage of industry knowledge and experience, Swimsuit USA International is excited to have achieved it’s greatness through the hard work and leadership of President Kath
y Wheatley and the continued efforts of her experienced staff. The organization is known is known for pioneering many exceptional programs and relationships that endure the test of time. Swimsuit USA International is built with the mindset that we want models, photographers, casting agents and directors and other industry professionals to be able to network and provide legitimate work opportunities to one another. Not all model searches are built alike, and most are dead-ends or have no real ties within the industry or modeling community. But through the professional relationships Swimsuit USA International has developed, we offer a variety of advancement opportunities and career building avenues for young ladies and models to continue upon their pursuit of a successful modeling and acting career. Swimsuit USA International is owned and operated by Kathy Wheatley, an accomplished entrepreneur who has created numerous modeling/promotions companies and events from the ground floor. As owner of Elite Productions, Inc., and sister company Tropic Events, Inc., since 1991, she has an extensive background in marketing and business management. Kathy works with companies in Mexico, Europe, Canada, South America and the United States in coordinating top-notch events for various organizations. A previous pageant competitor and former Miss Texas Petite herself, she has successfully produced many large-scale events including the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model Search. As a Director, she has produced 13 US and International winners in 16 years. Petite International and Miss Petite Teen International. Kathy also produces Charity Golf Tournaments, the Swimsuit USA calendar, and various corporate events. She was a director for Miss USA, Miss America, Miss Planet Beach International and ManHunt male Model Search. She has been heavily active in her local community working and volunteering with such organizations as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Special Pals, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Swimsuit USA International, Elite Productions, and Tropic Events qualifies as a Minority Woman Owned Business.
