Kristie Orme
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Attorney
Kristie Orme practices with McDowell Rice’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Banking and Financial Services Groups. She is an experienced trial attorney, focusing on complex commercial litigation and representation of banking and financial service providers. She has extensive trial experience in the state courts of Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa, in federal courts across the nation, including the Bankruptcy Courts of both Missouri and Kansas, and before arbitration panels. She also has appellate experience in both state and federal courts. She makes it a priority to work with clients to develop early litigation strategies which are designed to maximize results while minimizing costs.
Molly Haase
AdventHealth
Director of Advocacy
Reagan Cussimanio
The University of Kansas Health System
Katheryn Shields
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Katrina Foster
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Asst. to Councilman Taylor
David Belpedio
MarksNelson
Partner, Specialty Services
David Belpedio leads MarksNelson’s State & Local Tax group. He specializes in providing State and local tax consulting and compliance services to mid-market companies throughout the United States. David’s group’s goal is to ensure that his clients are paying only their fair share of State & Local Taxes.
David has been with MarksNelson since 2004.He has been a partner with MarksNelson since 2005 and leads the State and Local Tax Group. Before MarksNelson, he worked in the State and Local Tax Department at KPMG and Arthur Anderson.
Kevin McManus
City of Kansas City, Missouri
City Council Member
David Dickey
Foley Equipment
Chief Marketing Officer
Andrea Haring
BioNexus KC
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Candice Haines
LaunchCode
Senior Military Programs Liaison
Theresa Garza
Spire
Regional Manager, Governmental Affairs
Paul Snider
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Government Affairs
Cindy Baker
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Director of Marketing
Pat Contreras
McCownGordon Construction
VP, Business Development
Kristen Wood
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Sonia Hall
BioKansas
President & CEO
Mark Coulter
Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C.
Attorney
Quinton Lucas
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Mayor
Lisa Minardi
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Asst. to Councilwoman Teresa Loar
Keema McCoy
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Aide to Councilman Lee Barnes, Jr. 5th District At-Large
Nicole Asquith
Olathe District Schools
Torree Pederson
Aligned
President
Erin Brower
Aligned
Vice President
Ronald Bronstein
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Jim Erickson
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Lauren Solidum
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
VP, Mission Advancement
Jill McCarthy
Kansas City Area Development Council
Senior Executive | Corporate Attraction
Kim Gile
The Kansas City Public Library
Director of Branch Services & Engagement
Jason Klindt
Evergy
Sr. Director of External Affairs
Shawn Kieffer
Kansas City Election Board
Director
Robert Dunn
JE Dunn Construction Company
Vice President Community Affairs
Laura Ritterbush
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
Vice President of Mission Operations
Bennie Lewis
Bennie L. Lewis & Associates, LLC
Owner
Dennis Ridenour
BioNexus KC
President
Michelle Keller
Swope Health Services
VP Community Engagement, Development and Outreach
As a member of the Swope Health Services' Senior Leadership Team, Michelle oversees the development and implementation of numerous programs designed to enhance the patient experience at Swope Health Services. She has responsibility for several key functions including:
Prior to joining Swope Health Services, Michelle held strategic communication positions at The University of Kansas Hospital, the Kauffman Foundation, Hallmark Cards, Inc., AT&T and USAA.
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Marketing (to include brand strategy)
- Employee Communications
- Fund Development
- Patient Satisfaction
- Legislative Affairs and Government Relations
Prior to joining Swope Health Services, Michelle held strategic communication positions at The University of Kansas Hospital, the Kauffman Foundation, Hallmark Cards, Inc., AT&T and USAA.
Michael Gorman
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Rebecca Martin
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Marcia Youker
JE Dunn Construction Company
Andrew Davis
The National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Executive Director
Pat Turner
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City
CEO
Jordynn Webster
Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Development
Jim Echols
Renaissance Community & Public Relations, LLC
Founder/Owner
Dana Knapp
ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council
President/CEO
Kevin Bentley
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
Interim President/ CEO
Doug Borcherding
Meridian Business Services, LLC
Chief Revenue Officer
Greg Chastain
International Associations of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation
Business Manager
Bridget Locke
Park University
Manager of Strategic Communications
Mindy Brissey
Powerful Performance Solutions, LLC
Policy Intern
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
Policy Advocacy Intern
Ania Moncrief
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Susan Galamba
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Callie Hopson
Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City
Exec. Secretary / Receptionist
Mark Thompson
Country Club Bank
Chairman, Country Club Trust Company/Vice Chairman, Country Club Bank
Candis Crain
AdamsGabbert & Associates, LLC
Office Manager
Brandon Krekel
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Member Engagement Manager
Lee Barnes
City of Kansas City, Missouri
City Councilman, 5th District at large
Dan Fowler
City of Kansas City, Missouri
City Councilman, 2nd District
Carole Hollman
Dimensional Innovations
Account Manager
Edward Lada, Jr.
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
President/CEO
Jessica Best Stewart
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Owner/Strategist
Sammy Panettiere
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Lobbyist
Lolita Martin
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service Representative
Amy Justis
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Asst. to Councilman Dan Fowler
Carlota Halpern
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Asst. to Councilman Quinton Lucas
Shontrice Patillo
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Asst. to Councilman Jermaine Reed
Le'Shyeka Rolano
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Asst. to Councilwoman Katheryn Shields
Susan Cantrell
KCUR 89.3 and 91.9 Classical KC
Director Sponsorship Sales, KCUR and Classical KC
Keely Schneider
Workforce Partnership
Executive Director
Luke Bell
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors
Senior Vice President ? Government Affairs
Katie Sawyer
Congressman Roger Marshall
Scott Crist
First Business Bank
Vice President Treasury Management
Zac Sweets
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Anne Aubuchon
Hope House
Chief Development Officer
As the chief development officer for Hope House, a domestic violence agency in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri, I am passionate about building relationships, advocating and fundraising for our agency and those we serve, and continuing to educate the community about domestic violence and the importance of breaking the cycle.
Mayra Aguirre
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
President, Hall Family Foundation
Ruben Alonso III
AltCap
AltCap & Community Capital Fund
Kristen Veverka
Foley Equipment
Internal Communications & PR Marketing Manager
Leah Freeman
LaunchCode
Vice President of Strategic Communications
Glory Olson
REACH Healthcare Foundation
Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
Tony Rupp
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner
Tony Rupp is the partner-in-charge of the Kansas City office and a member of Foulston’s litigation & employment practice group. He is a trial attorney who represents universities, corporations, large and small businesses, hospitals, and municipalities. He also defends professionals including attorneys, accountants, and physicians. Tony tries multiple jury and court trials and argues appeals in state and federal courts. He also has extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. Tony was recognized by the Johnson County Bar Association in 2008, which named him the third recipient of the Honorable Earl E. O’Connor Civility Award which recognizes the commitment of civility in the practice of law through professionalism, honor, integrity, preparation, and advocacy.
Jana Collins
The University of Kansas
Executive Associate to the Chancellor
David Hickman
HIC Agency, Inc.
President
President and CEO Health Insurance Cooperative Agency Inc LUTCF, Member NAHU
Author "Weathering the Healthcare Storm" Leading the way for more affordable health Benefits Plans for our members. Our agency has worked as a consultant for the Kansas Hospital Association as well as private employers, city and county government. Our agency is know for exceptional service and advocacy for members. HIC Agency Inc works throughout the mid west including both Kansas and Missouri .
Our agency is contracted with all of the major carriers as well as building self funded, level funded and fully insured plans. Our agency also offers dental, vision and supplemental coverages for plan members.
Author "Weathering the Healthcare Storm" Leading the way for more affordable health Benefits Plans for our members. Our agency has worked as a consultant for the Kansas Hospital Association as well as private employers, city and county government. Our agency is know for exceptional service and advocacy for members. HIC Agency Inc works throughout the mid west including both Kansas and Missouri .
Our agency is contracted with all of the major carriers as well as building self funded, level funded and fully insured plans. Our agency also offers dental, vision and supplemental coverages for plan members.
Gina Bowman
Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City
Becky Fast
Johnson County Government
Commissioner, District 1
Julie Murray
The University of Kansas
Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff to Chancellor Girod
Daniel Buller
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner
Daniel Buller is a partner and member of Foulston’s Litigation practice group in the firm’s Kansas City office. He represents individuals and organizations in areas including cybersecurity and technology, complex business litigation, water law, and products liability. Prior to attending law school, Daniel worked in the IT industry as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. His professional experience in that field includes more than eight years working for a software, information technology, and communications company as a Corporate Systems Administrator and Business Continuity Consultant. As a Foulston attorney, Daniel incorporates his hands-on IT experience with his law practice. Daniel’s high-level technical expertise and ground-up understanding of systems and processes guide his approach when called to evaluate, analyze, and litigate technology-related matters of all kinds.
Vaughn Burkholder
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner
Vaughn Burkholder is a member of Foulston’s litigation & employment practice group in the firm’s Kansas City office. In practice for nearly four decades, Vaughn helps employers reduce their risk and defends clients in employment litigation. He represents employers involving ADA, FMLA, harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation and other employment issues. He has been the lead defense counsel in numerous successful cases before the EEOC, KHRC and other administrative agencies, and has been the lead attorney for negotiations, settlement, and litigation of employee rights lawsuits. Vaughn also assists employers with employment policies and procedures, reductions-in-force, investigations, discipline, terminations, and all other workplace issues.
Tara Eberline
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner-in-Charge
Tara Eberline is a partner and chair of Foulston’s litigation & employment practice group in the firm’s Kansas City office. As an employment defense attorney, Tara helps employers of all sizes navigate the ever-changing field of employment law. She advises business owners and their human resources staff on complex workplace challenges at all stages of the employment relationship and helps them make strategic and lawful decisions regarding applicants, current employees and former employees with the goal of avoiding litigation.
When litigation is unavoidable, Tara assists companies in disputes and lawsuits alleging claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage payment violations, First Amendment, and other constitutional violations.
When litigation is unavoidable, Tara assists companies in disputes and lawsuits alleging claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage payment violations, First Amendment, and other constitutional violations.
Jack Epps
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner
Jack Epps devotes his law practice to helping clients succeed in their real estate and business ventures in Kansas City and across the U.S. He is known for bringing valuable, creative, and practical solutions to the table for his clients. As a former college and professional athlete, he brings a relentless commitment to excellence and hard work – which typically translates into success for his clients. Jack provides business counsel in the areas of planning, structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing all types of business deals, relationships and arrangements. He serves as a trusted “outside business counsel” to a variety of businesses large and small. Jack is frequently called on to represent clients in mergers and acquisitions through the acquisition or sale of existing businesses and/or assets.
David Green
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Attorney
David Green is a member of Foulston's construction and natural resources litigation team. His practice includes design and construction contract drafting and consulting, claim negotiation, and dispute resolution through arbitration and litigation. David serves a wide range of clients across the construction and real estate development industries, including general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and property owners and developers. David's background in architectural engineering gives him a unique understanding of his clients’ businesses and legal concerns.
Josh Hill
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner
Josh Hill handles mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions, secured and unsecured financings, securities offerings, and antitrust filings in the firm’s Kansas City office. In addition to representing closely held companies, real estate investors, physicians, health systems, developers, and hotel chains, Josh also serves as outside corporate counsel to several clients in the health care, real estate development, and hospitality industries. Josh strives to provide practical and efficient legal advice to his clients, with an eye toward issues that affect the economics of each transaction. Clients appreciate Josh’s responsiveness, straightforward counsel, and dedication to making their deals a reality.
Scott Nehrbass
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Partner
I have been practicing for over 20 years in both Kansas and Missouri. I am an experienced trial lawyer and business litigator. Most of my trials have been on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro area, primarily in federal court, Johnson County, or Wyandotte County, but I have also tried cases in Clay County. My most recent trial in February 2019 was in Kansas federal court and resulted in a $12.6 million verdict for my clients. Because I tend to handle more complex matters, most of my trials last weeks, not days, and some have been several weeks long. I'm in Best Lawyers and have been chosen as Lawyer of the Year on the Kansas side in Intellectual Property Litigation and in Personal Injury Defense. I became a lawyer because I like to help people solve problems, and that desire to help others continues to drive my passion for the practice of law.
Sarah Otto
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Attorney
Sarah Otto is a member of the Kansas City Litigation & Employment practice group. Sarah’s practice includes both employment disputes and commercial litigation. She defends employers in litigation and administrative charges and helps employers review and develop employment policies with the goal of avoiding costly litigation. She has provided practical management training to local companies and assisted employers in writing and implementing employee handbooks. She is also a frequent contributor to the Kansas Employment Law Letter and the Kansas Employment Law Blog. Sarah serves a wide range of clients in contract disputes, including global, regional, and local businesses. She also represents businesses and employees in disputes involving breach of noncompete, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements.
Trina Duncan
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
Mark Pfefer
Cleveland University - Kansas City
Director of Research
Art Diaz
Enterprise Mobility
Controller
Mark Josey
Social Apex Media
Chief Executive Officer
Christina Springer
Landmark National Bank
Commercial Banking Assistant
Thomas Trussell
RPS Benefits By Design, Inc.
President
Erica Terry
Susan G. Komen Kansas & Western Missouri
CEO & Executive Director
Laine Raitinger
AT&T, Inc.
Michael Thurman
Conspicuous Barber
Owner
Shelby Ostrom
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy Manager
Tami Bartunek
Kansas City Kansas Community College
VP of Strategic Initiatives and Outreach
Patrick Sallee
Vibrant Health
President & CEO
Heather Agee
IBC Carpentry
Director of Operations
Mia Gonzalez
Behavioral Health Allies
Director of Business Development
Jenn Poppelmeier
Southwest Airlines Co.
Jim Tiehen
Sentry Management, Inc
Vice President
Lauren Shovein
Van Meter
Marketing Program Manager
Scott Behrens
Lockton Companies, LLC
SVP - Director of Government Relations
Andrew Tate
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Qiana Thomason
Health Forward Foundation
President/CEO
Kim Carroll
Heart to Heart International
CEO
Mike Kelly
Husch Blackwell LLP
Simone Curls
Prospect Business Association
Executive Director
Terri Barr-Moore
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Chief of Staff/Executive Director of Gov Relations
Kelsey Rutliff
Modus Light, LLC
Business Development Manager
Elaine Boch
MarksNelson
Supervisor | Foreign-Trade Zone and Credits & Incentives
Nate Addington
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Director of External Relations- Community Engagement & Outreach
Jim Erickson
Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Evan Shufflebarger
Heartland, LLC
Vice President, M&A
Julianna Sellers
Poetry For Personal Power
Program Director
Sherrie Gayed
The University of Kansas Health System
Jason Glasrud
The University of Kansas Health System
Gary Anderson
The University of Kansas Health System
Jason Grundstrom
The University of Kansas Health System
Mike Slagle
Raymore-Peculiar School District R-II
Lea Satterfield
MPower Co
CEO
Lea, Founder and CEO of MPower, is a graduate of the Personal Financial Planning Program at the University of Missouri and earned her MBA, with an emphasis in Finance, from Arizona State University. She worked for the Missouri Securities Division as an investigator before going on to work for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as an examiner and then as an examiner within the Anti-Money Laundering Investigative Unit. Through her work in regulation, she has audited and investigated a number of investment firms, and she has built cases that have resulted in over $1 million of restitution being returned to investors. She started MPower Co to empower individuals to the the CEO of their financial futures.
Dan Peters
The University of Kansas Health System
Michael Ruffin
AT&T, Inc.
Tim Anderson
MarksNelson
Abbey Buergler
BarkleyOKRP
Ariane Schaffer
Google Fiber
Kristian Starner
Oracle (Cerner)
Katrina Abraham
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Government Relations Specialist, KS
Leah FitzGerald
CBRE
Managing Director
Colby Rieke
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Colby L. Rieke is an experienced domestic relations attorney focusing on family law and divorce with more than 16 years of experience in both Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Rieke focuses his practice on divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and maintenance (alimony) cases, for both mother and father. Mr. Rieke represents business owners, C-suite executives, medical professionals, and their spouses in a variety of family law matters. He helps clients navigate complex business valuations, characterization of marital and non-marital assets, and child support and maintenance issues.
He has been named to the Super Lawyers® list in the area of Family Law in Kansas and Missouri for 2019, and named to the Rising Star® list every year from 2014 through 2018. He is a member of the Firm’s Family Law & Divorce Practice Group, and the Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Practice Group.
Carrie Sherer
Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell FM&T
Government Relations Officer
Lavert Murray
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Kansas
Mildred Edwards
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Kansas
Allyssa Johnson
Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology Campus
Nathan Madden
Health Forward Foundation
Maddy Knott
VanTrust Real Estate, LLC
Director of Marketing
Mike Paxton
The American Institute of Architects, Kansas City
Agnes Otto
Burns & McDonnell
Transportation Director
Sheri Gonzales
The University of Kansas
Vice Provost, Strategic Initiatives
Casey Reynolds
Lighting Up Language
State Policy Manager
KCPBS
KCPBS (Public Television/Channel 19)
Michael Lee
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Sr. Manager, Government Affairs
Amy McVey
Millig Design Build
Partner, Sales & Marketing
Amy is passionate about increasing the environmental quality of the built environment and lowering the impact buildings have on climate change. As the Director of Marketing and Millig's Midwest Project Developer, Amy works closely with an interdisciplinary team to elevate thought leadership around energy efficiency, building health and safety, indoor air quality, and decarbonization. Before helping start Millig Design Build, Amy worked in advertising as a creative director. She also is a published poet and short story writer.
Jake Vance
Saint Luke's Health System
Program Manager, Government & Community Relations
Connor Stangler
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Director, External Relations and Government Affairs
Mike Kelly
Johnson County Government
Johnson County
Jared McDonald
Environmental Management of KC
Vice President
Lisa Horn
Children's Mercy
Director, Government Relations
Mike Talboy
Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C.
Attorney
Rachel Fricke
Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C.
Assistant
Drew Wilburne
Kansas Health Foundation
Director of Civic Life & Policy
Ed O'Malley
Kansas Health Foundation
President & CEO
Brian Huff
Gardner-Edgerton-Antioch School District
Superintendent
Larissa Uredi
No-Where Consultants
CEO
Tec Chapman
Easterseals Midwest
Executive Vice President, Chief Program Officer
Alex McCarty
Premium Outdoor Grills
Owner
Mary Shannon
Connectus Worldwide
Founder & Consultant
Marshall Stewart
Kansas State University
Senior Vice President for Executive Affairs, University Engagement and Partnerships, and Chief of Staff
Miles Zeller
AltCap
Policy and Research Associate
Katheryn Gunter
Oracle (Cerner)
Megan Crook
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
Director of Public Policy
Brian Wright
G&A Partners
Sr. Business Advisor
Katherine Looney
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy Coordinator
Jill Watson
North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health
Network & Government Strategy Executive
Robert Gibson
Health Forward Foundation
Impact Strategist- Policy
Kara Corches
Non-Member Transactions
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Nichole Asquith
Midwest Transplant Network
Community Engagement Coordinator
Nichole Asquith focuses her career on making connections, teamwork and leadership. She joined Midwest Transplant Network as community engagement coordinator in May 2019 with the responsibility of community education and partnerships, volunteer management and leading the annual Donate Life Legacy Walk. As an advocate for organ, eye and tissue donation, she is a member of the Ambassador Committee and is a Secondary State Leader for Missouri on behalf of Donate Life America.
Her 20-year professional experience includes employee learning and development at Helzberg Diamonds, parks and recreation marketing for the City of Olathe, and K-12 school communications for Olathe Public Schools.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism and strategic communications at the University of Kansas.
Her 20-year professional experience includes employee learning and development at Helzberg Diamonds, parks and recreation marketing for the City of Olathe, and K-12 school communications for Olathe Public Schools.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism and strategic communications at the University of Kansas.
Anderson Lam Wei Cheng
Bayer
Plant Technology Management Form Ops
Kevin Sarmiento
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy Intern
Tony Phillips
Liberty Hospital
Kyle Morgan
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Director - US Government Affairs
Henning Schneider
Bayer
Erin Brower
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Gov't & Community Affairs Director
Anne St. Peter
Global Prairie
Founder
Robert Regnier
Bank of Blue Valley, a division of HTLF Bank
President
Jeremy Stohs
H&R Block, Inc.
Deputy Director, Government Relations
Steven Robino
Aetna
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Gerard Grimaldi
University Health
Director, Governmental Relations
Mark Jorgenson
U.S. Bank
Head of Community Banking
Lindsay Hicks
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City
CEO
Michael Hess
HNTB Companies
Vice President
Haley Haar
AlphaGraphics Kansas City
Owner
Scott Jones
Evergy
Jerry Lonergan
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
Associate Director
Steven Kidwell
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Director, Public Affairs
Tracy Lind
Commerce Bank
Commercial Loan Manager
Frank White
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
CEO
Annabeth Surbaugh
Kansas City Chamber (Committee NM only)
Thomas Hamill
Martin Pringle
of Counsel
Patrick Fucik
T-Mobile
Director Central Region, State Government Affairs
John Teasdale
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Michele Markham
EAG Advertising & Marketing
President & CEO
Michele is president & CEO of EAG, an outsourced marketing department for growing companies. Located in the Crossroads, EAG has served over 500 entrepreneurial companies since 2003; most based in the KC area.
At EAG, Michele works with leaders of companies and non-profits of all sizes, drawing upon decades of experience to serve these businesses, including previous roles as president of a large national ad agency, and as owner of a 3-location boxing franchise in the Dallas area.
Michele is president of the Business Marketing Association and an board officer, development committee chair and governance committee chair for Académie Lafayette Public Charter Schools. She is a native of KC, where she resides with her husband and two children.
At EAG, Michele works with leaders of companies and non-profits of all sizes, drawing upon decades of experience to serve these businesses, including previous roles as president of a large national ad agency, and as owner of a 3-location boxing franchise in the Dallas area.
Michele is president of the Business Marketing Association and an board officer, development committee chair and governance committee chair for Académie Lafayette Public Charter Schools. She is a native of KC, where she resides with her husband and two children.
Tricia Rojo Bushnell
Midwest Innocence Project
Executive Director
Tricia Rojo Bushnell is the Executive Director of the Midwest Innocence Project, which works to free innocent people convicted of crimes they did not commit. She is responsible for managing all aspects of MIP and serves as its lead attorney. A California native of Mexican descent, Tricia is the first in her family to go to college, receiving her B.A. from Bucknell University and her J.D. from NYU School of Law. She approaches problems with the belief that representation matters and that the solutions to problems must come from those directly impacted. She has engaged this philosophy in her previous work at the University of Wisconsin School of Law, the Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama, and the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis. She has also served as the president of the ACLU of Missouri and on the GKCCCs Diverse Business Committee.
Timothy Sotos
Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.
CEO
Mary Birch
Lathrop GPM LLP
Government Relations Coordinator
Tim Cowden
Kansas City Area Development Council
President & CEO
Logan Bobb
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Leo Nunnink
UMB Financial Corporation
Community Bank President
Adam Abrams
LANE4 Property Group Inc.
Senior Vice President
Joell Dickerson
Mazuma Credit Union-Troost
Business & Community Dev. Officer
Pam Sharitz-Tesch
MRIGlobal
External Communication Manager
Jeff Carson
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors
Sean Alpert
T-Mobile
Sr. Business Development Manager
Eric Mikkelson
Stinson LLP
Partner
Brenda Sharpe
REACH Healthcare Foundation
President & CEO
Brenda Sharpe is President and CEO of the REACH Healthcare Foundation, a $135 million health philanthropy established to create access to quality healthcare for the poor and underserved. Brenda is a member of the Board of Directors of Grantmakers in Health, a national organization dedicated to helping foundations improve the health of all people. She joined the Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Chamber in 2017, where she has been an active member of the Public Policy Council and Healthy KC Commission for several years. Brenda serves as co-chair of Forward OP, the city visioning process for Overland Park, Kansas.
Stephen Wells
Hg Consult, Inc
Vice President
John Logan
Complimentary Copy--Chamber
Dallas Polen
Children's Mercy
Vice President of Government Relations
Vernon Bennett
Arrowhead Containers, Inc.
General Manager
Pam Ronfeldt
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Executive Assistant to CEO
George Stafford
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Lobbyist
Christine Murray
KC Tech Council
Director of Workforce Initiatives
Shonda Atwater
Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology Campus
Director of Apprenticeship and Internships
Phillip Scaglia
Complimentary Copy 1--Chamber
President
Brian Stewart
Kansas City Orthopedics Alliance
Chief Development Officer
David Waters
Spencer Fane LLP
Managing Partner, Overland Park Office
Terri Bogina
Kansas State University Olathe
Administrative Assistant to CEO
Tawn Nugent
TREKK Design Group, LLC
Associate Partner | Transportation
Justin Johl
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Office Managing Partner
Jayne Siemens
Venice Communications, Inc.
President
Marshaun Butler
Saint Luke's Health System
Steven Klika
Johnson County Government
Commissioner (3rd District)
Debbie Kirchhoff
Kansas State University
Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
Jennifer Jordan
The University of Kansas School of Business
Director of Business Career Services
Kevin Wallace
HNTB Companies
Vice President, Kansas City Assistant Office Leader
Derek Ramsay
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors
Vice President Governmental Affairs
Consuelo Cruz
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Arts Marketing Coordinator, Office of Culture and Creative Services
The Office of Culture and Creative Services (OCCS) was established in 2015 to lead cultural development efforts for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. The Office advances and invests in arts, culture and creativity to strengthen the City's creative economy, promote community development, and ensure cultural vitality for its citizens and visitors.
KCMO.GOV/CULTURALARTS
KCMO.GOV/CULTURALARTS
Stephanie Seger
Meta
Regional Community Development Manager
Anthony Coble
CBIZ/MHM
Shareholder
Cheryl Chamorro
CIGNA HealthCare of Kansas/Missouri
Compliance Officer
Jody Denson
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
Policy Analyst
Jason Wiens
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Policy Director
Rachel Merlo
Google Fiber
Head Of Government And Community Affairs - Central Region | Orange County, CA
Stephanie Hemberger
HNTB Companies
Project Manager
Mary Pyle
Kansas State University
Office of International Programs
Chris Gutierrez
Kansas City Area Development Council
President - KC SmartPort
Aaron Otto
Johnson County Government
Assistant to the County Manager
Gina Bowman
Kansas City Chamber (Committee NM only)
Vice President, Government Relations
Charlotte Barksdale
RubinBrown LLP
Client Development Director
Johanna Zatar
Alliance Workforce, Inc.
CEO
Brad Evans
Visiting Nurse Association
President and CEO
Michael Steiner
Saint Luke's Health System
Director, Government and Community Relations
Kevin Martinez
Distribution by Air--The Markin Group
CEO
Elizabeth Danforth
Evergy
Director of Public Affairs
Danielle Gibbons
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Marketing Manager
Joshua Eckrich
Aon PLC
Irvin Pete
Irvin Pete State Farm Insurance
Agent
Debbie Kirchhoff
Kansas State University Olathe
Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
Debbie Kirchhoff, executive director of strategic initiatives for Kansas State University's Olathe Campus is responsible for community engagement and outreach in the Greater Kansas City region; identifying and implementing opportunities for new initiatives that align with the strengths of Kansas State University; and professional development programming. These efforts also position K-State Olathe as a springboard for growth opportunities for Kansas State University.
Kirchhoff brings more than 25 years of corporate relations, community engagement and leadership experience in the Greater Kansas City region. Prior to her current position, she joined the Kansas State University Foundation as the director of corporate and foundation relations for K-State Olathe from 2011-2014 and director of development for the university's College of Veterinary Medicine from 2014-2016.
Kimber Myers Givner
Phoenix Family
Executive Director
Jack Cornelison
Phoenix Family
Director of Programs & Facilities
Robert McCormack
The University of Kansas Medical Center
Government Relations Director
Amy Schumaker Shelton
American Century Investments
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Barbara Langner
The University of Kansas Medical Center
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Policy
Will Pryor
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Vice-President, Internal Audit
Jarad Falk
Spectrum
Director of Government Relations
Fred Logan
Logan Logan & Watson, L.C., Attorneys
Partner
Doug Rogers
Oracle (Cerner)
Strategist for State Government Affairs
Bruce Kusmin
Mariner
Co-Founder
Carolyn Watley
CBIZ/MHM
Vice President of Community Engagement
Ingrid Setzler
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Director Environmental Services
Cathy Bennett
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Retired - SVP Public Policy
Melanie Mattes
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Alex Wendel
Global Prairie
Senior Strategist
Ari Bottorff
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Web Assistant
Kristi Smith Wyatt
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Senior Vice President, Gvt. Relations & Policy Development
David Warm
Kansas City Chamber (Committee NM only)
Executive Director
Marlene Nagel
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
Community Development Director
Joe Hudson
Hudson Strategies LLC
Principal
Michael Boehm
Commerce Bank
Senior Vice President
Michael has been with Commerce Bank since 1985. He works in the Business Banking Group at the Lenexa, KS branch. In addition to his duties with Commerce, Michael also is the mayor of Lenexa Kansas, a position he's held since 2003.
Clinton Robinson
Black & Veatch Corporation
Associate Vice President, Government, Community Affairs
Mike Ross
Kiewit Power Engineers Co.
President
Lyle Pishny
Lathrop GPM LLP
Partner
Terrence Dunn
DD Ranch Leawood
Brad Oddo
BASYS Processing Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy Hegle
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Sneior Community Affairs Advisor
Troy Marquis
Copaken Brooks
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Carroll
AT&T, Inc.
Director, External Affairs
John Russ
UMB Bank
Community Bank President
Richard Martin
JE Dunn Construction Company
Director of Government Affairs
Charles Vogt
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Michael Hubert
HCA Midwest Health
Vice-President, Physician and Provider Relations
Jim Nikolai
U.S. Bank
Bob Jacobi
Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City
Executive Director
Amy Kuhnlein
Swope Health Services
Development Manager & Community Affairs
Coni Fries
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Deputy General Counsel for Legal, Government Relations and Legislative Affairs
Pam Whiting
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Vice President, Communications
Jeffrey Davis
BNSF Railway Co.
Executive Director Public Affairs
Doug Spear
AdventHealth
Regional Executive Director of Marketing and Strategic Development
Vicky Kulikov
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Member Engagement Manager
Matthew Watkins
Reece Commercial Real Estate
Senior Brokerage Associate
Matt's is a Commercial Real Estate Professional with Reece Commercial. Matt's experience in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas allows for his clients to benefit from the leading edge of commercial real estate to help in buying, selling and leasing. Over the years, he has helped consult with Local Municipalities on Acquisition & Relocation projects tied to new development.
The energy and experience he brings to each deal is represented in his attention to detail which comes with helping find the best possible solutions for his clients. His experience in multiple segments of Commercial Real Estate from Self Storage to Office and Retail allows for his clients to benefit from that activity and involvement.
Scott Long
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan PC
Shareholder
Alyx Schwab
Worlds of Fun
Account Executive
Provide customized experiences to groups visiting Worlds of Fun.
Sue Fenske
NourishKC
Executive Director
Sue Fenske works with organizations to generate improved performance and desired outcomes by structuring effective operations, developing creative programming/partnerships, and delivering targeted messaging. She has devised business development strategies for companies in health care, engineering, entertainment, education, banking, and social services, including marketing strategy/action plans, organizational assessment/restructuring, and change management. Fenske’s experience as a business owner/executive allows her to identify growth and sustainability opportunities/challenges and to devise effective strategies to ensure success. Her work with nonprofit boards has helped them better understand their roles and responsibilities, leading to greater impact.
An alumna of Stephens College and Univ. of Louisville, Fenske holds an MBA and degrees in engineering science and communications. A native of Kansas City, she and her husband Thomas have two adult sons.
An alumna of Stephens College and Univ. of Louisville, Fenske holds an MBA and degrees in engineering science and communications. A native of Kansas City, she and her husband Thomas have two adult sons.
Julie Jenson
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
PE
Brandon McElhiney
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Civil Engineer
Hi! I'm a registered Professional Engineer and specialize in transportation engineering and design. Although originally from the Quad Cities, I love calling Kansas City my home. On any given weekend you'll find me on the golf course and I'm always willing to fill in for your golf group.
Ariel Penner
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City, Inc.
John Nab
Your Wellness Connection
CEO
Jennifer Eyler
DRAW Architecture + Urban Design, LLC
Director of Business Administration
Michele Roberts-Bauer
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
President
James ''Quint'' Hall
Centurions Alumni (NM)
Partner & Managing Director
Deb Sheppard
HCA Midwest Health
VP, Women's & Pediatric Services
Deborah Cygan Sheppard, MHA, FACHE, has been appointed as Vice President of Women’s and Pediatric Services for HCA MidAmerica Division. With more than 25 years of experience in hospital operations and business development, Deborah will be responsible for setting a strategic direction across the MidAmerica Division for 13 acute-care hospitals in Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana and Mississippi, including developing and implementing business plans to support the continued growth and success of the Division and establishing and leading a cohesive organizational and governance structure that supports the hospitals, among others.
Shea Geist
Shark OFF
Boss Momma
Dylan Fehl
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Attorney
Heather Coil
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Sam Kulikov
Social Apex Media
Creative Director
Michael McVinua
Northwest Missouri State University - Kansas City
Marketing & Recruiting
Nadia Cruth
RPS Benefits By Design, Inc.
Employee Benefits Consultant
Brian Johnston
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Attorney at Law
Charles King
The Educator Academy
President & CEO
Ryan Gerken
Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell FM&T
Zach Allen
The Hemp Haus
Vice President
Delia Marin
Tico Productions LLC / Tico Sports
COO
Melissa Gard
First Call
Director of Operations & Administration
Geoff Jolley
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Executive Director
Ryan Lindsey
Jason's Deli
General Manager
Meaghan Walls
Center for Disability Inclusion
CEO
Meaghan is the CEO for the Center for Disability Inclusion and drives the vision, direction and overall success of the organization. She presents the mission of CDI and message of disability inclusion in the workplace through focused consultation and training with business partners and other organizations. Previously Meaghan was the Director of Business Relations in Nebraska since 2021 and responsible for partner acquisition and communications for the Nebraska region. Additionally, she provides consultation and training around accessibility in her work with CDI partners.
Mildred Rand
Poetry For Personal Power
Program Manager / Bookkeeper
Mildred Rand spent fifteen years as an Accounting Specialist, before starting at Poetry for Personal Power as a Peer Support Specialist. After her successful career in the finance industry, she is now a vital part of the organization as bookkeeper and program director for our peer support program. She has Peer Support certifications in both Missouri and Kansas, is trained in WRAP level 1, and is certified as a Writing Wrong Writing to Heal trainer and a CCAR Peer Coach Recovery trainer. In 2010, Mildred founded Daughters of Christ Ministry, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support women from all walks of life through spiritual friendships, peer support, networking, educating and encouraging one another to reach their full potential and fulfill purpose. After years of Christian counseling experience, in June 2016, she accepted her higher calling and was officially and legally ordained as a licensed Minister. She is a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
Jason Fuehne
Garver, LLC
Aviation Leader Overland Park
Jason is a Project Manager and Aviation Business Line Leader for Garver, LLC. His experience includes managing and designing heavy civil engineering projects at commercial airports and Department of Defense (DOD) facilities locally and throughout the country.
John Sharer
PCs for People Kansas City LLC
Regional Account Executive, ITAD Services - CO, KS, MO
PCs for People is a nonprofit social enterprise that specializes in secure and environmentally friendly IT recycling. Our mission depends on sourcing computers to refurbish for the low-income community and other non-profits. We guarantee the destruction and protection of your sensitive data through our National Association of Information Destruction AAA certified process, and that no e-waste will wind up in a landfill through our R2 certification. Our service removes the headaches and liability from using a non-certified ITAD vendor.
Sydney Goldberg
Goldberg Group Architects
President
Peter Barndollar
KVC Health Systems, Inc.
Director of Human Resources
Sasha Lee
JVM Realty
Regional Manager
Christina Hager
Ovations Digital
President
Ovations Digital offers unique, customizable social media solutions for B2B, B2C, or individual business leaders or organizations.
Led by President Christina Hager, a social media strategist and member of the 2022 Forbes Communications Council and published author on Forbes, Christina is skilled at developing and implementing strategies to expand digital presence and meet your business goals. She excels at supporting thought leaders with her ability to secure their insights in top industry outlets such as Forbes, Inc, U.S. News and World Report, Business.com and Thrive Global.
Led by President Christina Hager, a social media strategist and member of the 2022 Forbes Communications Council and published author on Forbes, Christina is skilled at developing and implementing strategies to expand digital presence and meet your business goals. She excels at supporting thought leaders with her ability to secure their insights in top industry outlets such as Forbes, Inc, U.S. News and World Report, Business.com and Thrive Global.
A frequent speaker on social media, she is often hired for board retreats and keynotes.
Gina Speese
Rockhurst University
Advanced Research and Prospect Analysis Manager
Lisa LaNoue
Insperity, Inc.
Business Performance Advisor
Thomas Friestad
Kansas City Business Journal
Chuck Cordt
The Educator Academy
Director of Development
Naharai Bello
ReeceNichols Real Estate
CAIA
Adam McClun
KC Common Good
Director of Programs & Operations
As KC Common Good’s Director of Programs and Operations, Adam provides a community-based approach to reduce gun violence. He comes to KC Common Good from the Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust having served as a Program Officer. He oversaw a program that is developing diverse, emerging leaders within Kansas City organizations and directed grantmaking strategies locally and internationally. Prior to the foundation, he served as a community organizer in Kansas City and the Chicago area. Driving more inclusive community and economic development initiatives, he amplified marginalized voices, forged public and private collaboration, and convened wide varieties of stakeholders. Adam holds a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in cross-cultural partnerships from Trinity International University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Iowa State University.
Edward Bryant
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
VP, Public Affairs & Communications
Michelle Isabell
ReeceNichols Real Estate
Manager, Asst. Sales
Sunil Mohinani
DataLocker Inc.
VP of Operations
Brandi Russell
Comfy Cup
Owner
Lenexa Little Leaguer, Kyler Russell, loved baseball, but hated wearing the mandatory hard protective cup. He channeled his complaints into a solution--the Comfy Cup, a soft foam protective cup for boys. Kyler and his family feel blessed to live a life where they get to leverage their life experiences, love for sports, and unique creative talents to materialize a product that helps kids live better and have more fun. "In this case, we just wanted to make sports safer and more enjoyable for boys one less distraction at a time," says owner and Co-CEO, Brandi Russell.
Jordan Hall
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
Brand Ambassador
Jeff Little
Saint Luke's Health System
Director of Pharmacy
Jeffrey D. Little, Pharm.D, MPH, BCPS, FACHE, FASHP is Director of Pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Little received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and his Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a combined PGY1/PGY2 health-system pharmacy administration residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a past president for the Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy (KCHP). He received the ASHP New Practitioners Forum Distinguished Service Award in 2013 and was the KCHP Pharmacist of the Year in 2020
Jessica Ramirez
Cleveland University - Kansas City
Vice President of Advancement
Jon Wilson
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Membership Director
Greetings!
My name is Jon Wilson, CNP and I serve as the Membership Director for the Associated Builders and Contractors Association. I lead the Association's membership recruitment, growth, retention, and special event involvement efforts in the State of Kansas and Missouri for the ABC Heart of America Chapter. ABC is a national U.S. commercial trade association representing the non-union construction industry organization of general contractors, specialty contractors, and industry professionals and/or supplier companies who are committed to promoting ethical business practices in a merit shop environment.
My name is Jon Wilson, CNP and I serve as the Membership Director for the Associated Builders and Contractors Association. I lead the Association's membership recruitment, growth, retention, and special event involvement efforts in the State of Kansas and Missouri for the ABC Heart of America Chapter. ABC is a national U.S. commercial trade association representing the non-union construction industry organization of general contractors, specialty contractors, and industry professionals and/or supplier companies who are committed to promoting ethical business practices in a merit shop environment.
Claudia Meyer
Cristo Rey Kansas City, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth High School
President
Liam Larkin
Shive-Hattery
Kansas City Market Leader
Kansas City Market Leader with over 15 years experience in a wide range of project types including commercial and industrial development, workplace, and large public projects. Working closely with my clients, I seek to implement unique design solutions that address their distinctive needs. My work encompasses a variety of project scales in locations throughout the US. I am committed to using a teamwork driven approach that brings together diverse stakeholders and ensures decisions are made in the best interest of my clients.
Theo Terry
EAG Advertising & Marketing
Marketing Coordinator
Lenny Lippert
Wells Fargo
Sr. Premier Banker
Robert Reynolds
Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice L.L.C.
Senior Attorney
I defend clients in a variety of matters, concentrating my law practice on general civil litigation, including insurance defense in the areas of commercial, construction, employment, bad faith, and health care litigation. I also defend clients involved in personal injury and wrongful death claims. I have developed extensive experience involving complex legal issues, which give me unique insight on litigation and its effects on individuals and businesses.
Shana Crockett
Imagine This KC., LLC
Founder/Co-Owner COO
Katie Folsom
Jovie of Greater Kansas City
Owner
Katie is the Co-Owner and Director for Jovie of Greater Kansas City, Edmond OK, and Las Vegas NV. She started on Matt Murray's team in 2014 as the Nanny Placement Manager and became Co-Owner in 2019. Growing up on the West Coast in Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, California, she moved to Kansas City to raise her family in 2009. She loves the outdoors, cultural arts and music. She is passionate about healthy living and happy families.
Valissa Jones
Academy Bank
Business Development Manager
Bernita Cauthon
United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc.
MARC In-take Specialist
Jessica Schmitz
RubinBrown LLP
Manager, Assurance Services
Xavier Hankins
Literacy KC
Chief Development Officer
Leslie Sagun
ICON Event Group
Event Specialist
Leland Hardison
Interior Landscapes
Sales Consultant
Hannah Bailey
Coneflower Consulting
Director of Grants and Program Development
Lyndsay Noble
Slalom
Senior Principal
Dulcinea Herrera
Café Corazón
co-owner
Dulcinea Herrera is a fashion model, Miss Kansas City Latina 2021, artist, and co-owner of Café Corazón, Kansas City's premier Latinx & Indigenous coffee and yerba mate shop. Dulcinea is half Argentina and half Mexican & Mescalero Apache. She has a degree in business marketing. She strives to be an advocate for Latina and Native American businesswomen.
Lauren Kern
Insperity, Inc.
Business Performance Advisor
Lauren is a third-generation entrepreneur and a startup founder. In her current role as a Business Performance Advisor with Insperity, Lauren works with business owners and executives based in Kansas City to help them reach their growth goals.
Lauren has built her career around the principle of high purpose business, meaning that all efforts to build wealth must be beneficial not only for her family but for her community. It is this principle that led her to Insperity, where the mission is to help businesses succeed so that communities prosper.
In her spare time, Lauren plays soccer, paints watercolor portraits of her cats, roller skates with her dog, and enjoys KC's vibrant food scene with her wife Alexandra. They love to try cooking new cuisines at home, explore our museums and plan relaxing vacations.
Lauren has built her career around the principle of high purpose business, meaning that all efforts to build wealth must be beneficial not only for her family but for her community. It is this principle that led her to Insperity, where the mission is to help businesses succeed so that communities prosper.
In her spare time, Lauren plays soccer, paints watercolor portraits of her cats, roller skates with her dog, and enjoys KC's vibrant food scene with her wife Alexandra. They love to try cooking new cuisines at home, explore our museums and plan relaxing vacations.
Scott Toren
Kiewit
Quality Specialist 3
Adrian Peacock
Coperion
Sales Coordinator
Coperion FHN - Process is our purpose. We're a global manufacturing process solutions company with a distinct difference - collaborative, adaptive experts with a passion for getting the job done right. From raw materials to a finished product, we can help at any, or every stage. We focus on food and performance materials - we specialize in precision solutions for key industries.
Elizabeth RedCloud
Stratalyst Marketing
Owner
My name is Elizabeth RedCloud and I'm an award-winning, AMA Certified Digital Marketing Strategist and the founder of Stratalyst Marketing. I specialize in giving B2B marketing leaders and their teams innovative digital social selling strategies that allow them to leverage the full power of social media to elevate their digital marketing campaigns and drive tangible results. Visit my website or send me a message to learn more.
Haley Flippo
Belleview Branding LLC
Owner
Burvina Parham
reStart, Inc.
Director of Housing
Scott Cahill
DSC Communications LLC
President
Ozlem Worpel
Seaboard Foods
Vice President of Marketing, Innovation and Communications
Kassie Popper
The Children’s Place
Child & Family Therapist
Kassie Popper is a dual-licensed therapist in Missouri (PLPC) and Kansas (LPC). She began at The Children’s Place in early 2023 and has over 8.5 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in trauma-informed care and is trained in Trauma Systems Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TheraPlay™ and PBIS. Previously, Kassie was the Clinical Manager of Hospital Admissions at KVC Hospitals and has an extensive background in inpatient hospitals, residential, and psychiatric healthcare settings. Experience includes working with youth diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities in both acute hospital and residential treatment facilities. Skilled in case management, utilization review, processing clinical insurance authorizations and tabling community-based events. Highly proficient in advanced PDF creation, editing, and management within Adobe Acrobat.
John Owen
Airshare
Chief Executive Officer
Julia Peterson Palmer
Schoonover & Moriarty LLC
Chief Development Officer
Shockingly positive, unbelievably clumsy, experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in a solution-oriented, professional environment. Skilled in Operations Management, Customer Service, Web Content Marketing, Blog and Website Design, Employee Benefits, Operational Finances, Payroll, and Organizational Development. Musician, Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Golf-Dabbler, Terrible Dancer, Adoring Wife, Dog-Lover and Lunch Enthusiast
Austin Moss
Capital Collaboration
CEO
Austin Moss is the Founder and CEO of Capital Collaboration, a business capital fintech platform that has funded over $500 million to more than 6,800 businesses across the U.S. With over 15 years of experience in business lending, fintech, and real estate investments, Austin is a thought leader focused on providing innovative capital solutions to help businesses scale. He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and sharing insights through his podcast, speaking engagements, and educational content. A Kansas City native, Austin is dedicated to giving back to his community and supporting local business growth through his leadership and philanthropic efforts.
Bridget Paliwoda
Lavada Wine Shop
General Manager/Co-Owner
-B.S. Biology from University of St. Thomas
-Court Certified Sommelier
-John Gaunter Certified Sake Professional
I have worked in beverage and hospitality for twenty years in my hometown of Houston, Texas. The bulk of my career was spent at tasting menu restaurants (The Pass, Oxheart) and managing beverage programs/ wine lists (The Annie/Turners, Tiny Champions).
My husband, Lee, and I moved to Overland Park in 2022 with the intent to open a retail space focused on wine made with respect to the people and places they come from. We hope our small shop is a place of inclusion for anyone curious about wine, beverage, and food.
