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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will open in September.

rts patrons in Kansas City should It is set to open in downtown Kansas City, Mo., with be in heaven in 2011. The grand a weekend of celebration. The Kauffman Center will opening of the Kauffman Center host back-to-back grand opening galas to inaugurate for the Performing Arts is sched- its two new performance halls, bringing legends Placido uled to take place in September Domingo and Itzhak Perlman to Kansas City. and, once it opens, there will be Serving as a cultural cornerstone for Kansas City’s an amazing range of programs dynamic downtown, the Kauffman Center will bring a presented under one glorious roof. new spotlight to the region’s performing arts commu- The $413-million project includes $326 million for the nity while simultaneously attracting some of the world’s Acreation of the performing arts center, a $40-million most talented performers and entertainers; further endowment, and a $47-million, 1,000-car underground establishing Kansas City as a major cultural destination. parking garage funded by the City of Kansas City, Mo. Jane Chu, the Kauffman Center’s president and The Kauffman Center will present a wide spectrum CEO, said the new venue will have a large impact on the of entertainers and performances from around the metropolitan area. world including classical, pop, and jazz music, ballet “The impact will be in several different areas – from and contemporary dance, Broadway productions, and a venue that facilitates the thriving culture in the metro- comedy shows. In addition, the Kauffman Center will politan Kansas City area, to playing a role in helping to be home to three of the region’s leading performing make Kansas City distinctive by drawing in visitors to arts organizations — Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City the Midwest,” she said. Symphony, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Harlan Brownlee, president and CEO of the Arts

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Kauffman Center: A Cultural Cornerstone for Kansas City’s Dynamic Downtown

Located on a new, 5-acre park, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, designed by architect Moshe Safdie, bridges three of Kansas City’s most dynamic downtown neighborhoods — the high-rise urban core of downtown to the north and east; the Crossroads Arts District, a low-rise neighborhood of industrial warehouses that has become a mecca of artist residencies, galleries, small business, and shops to the south; and the Power & Light District, an entertainment center and home to the recently opened Sprint Center, to the northeast. The Kauffman Center has been designed so it can accommodate future expansion along the eastern facade of the building. When it opens, the Center will be one of the most technically and architec- turally advanced performing arts centers in the nation, allowing its resident The Kansas City Ballet will be one of the tenants of companies and presenters to stage more sophisticated work, encourage inter- the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. disciplinary collaboration, and foster the cross-fertilization of audiences. The Center’s two performance venues will offer audiences engaging and Council of Metropolitan Kansas City, agrees intimate experiences, while at the same time provide its resident companies with Chu, saying this, along with Sprint with dramatically enhanced performance capabilities. Center, gives the city two major venues that Jane Chu, the Kauffman Center’s president and CEO, said the Center’s will make it a cultural destination for the board of directors put a lot of thought into the production areas of the region. Kauffman Center, to ensure that artists would fi nd it a satisfying place to “When you look at the Sprint Center a lot perform. For example, the back-of-house dressing rooms and warm-up rooms of people thought it wouldn’t be successful are soundproof and are located directly behind each performance hall which without a sports team. But what you see is allows the artists to step right out of their dressing rooms and walk out about that in fact popular art (concerts) has actually 25 steps, right onto the stage. made that venue more successful than anyone “Both the Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall are built with highly imagined it would be,” Brownlee said. sophisticated acoustics, to allow for the purest of sounds. A whisper in a Chu said the Kauffman Center will also typical offi ce building is usually rated around a noise criteria level of 25, but a help the area grow economically. whisper in the Kauffman Center performance halls is rated at around 15. This “Companies tell us that employees are means that a single harp string can be heard with the same clarity as a full, not only looking for rewarding jobs, but also robust orchestra. The theatre has enough fl y space to fl y a circus, and the amenities where they can participate after wings are long enough to allow dancers to leap at full height,” she said. work hours. The Kauffman Center for the Chu said the building was also designed to enhance the audience’s experience. Performing Arts can play a role in attracting “The building was designed with accessible areas throughout. There are employees to Kansas City by offering after- refreshment bars on every level, elevators, ramps, and nearly 200 public rest- work activities,” she said. room stalls. Seating in both halls provides for leg room, wider seats, and a raked fl oor, which allows for better viewing for everyone,” Chu continued. A Vibrant Arts Scene The Kauffman Center will serve as a second cultural cornerstone in the city’s already vibrant arts community along with the recently expanded Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and its neighbors, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Kansas City Art

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Institute. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. “There’s an incredible quality of work going on here,” Brownlee said. “Think about the work that goes on in the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Artistic director Eric Rosen’s work has received national recognition. Time (magazine) mentioned Venice as one of the best musicals of 2010.” Kansas City, on a per capita basis, has a huge percentage of visual artists – in particular graphic artists and architects. David Hughes Jr., founder and director of the Charlotte Street Foundation, said that’s due in large part to Hallmark Cards, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, and the Kansas City Art Institute, which dates back to 1885. The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Conserva- tory of Music and Dance also brings artists to the area. For decades, Hughes said, these institutions have established a long history of bringing artists to the community. He also points out that Kansas City’s jazz history should get credit for its impact on the local arts scene. “Often when Europeans and sophisticated travelers hear of Kansas City, they think of jazz,” Hughes said.

Continuing to grow doing as a partial answer to some urban questions and Ten years ago experts believed that 2,000 artists lived problems,” Hughes said. in the Kansas City metro area. Even with the economic The Charlotte Street Foundation has been a real downturn, Hughes believes that number is now signifi- catalyst for the art world and the city as a whole, said cantly larger. Jan Schall, the Sanders Sosland curator of modern and “We are meeting artists in our various programs who contemporary art at The Nelson–Atkins Museum of Art have moved here from Brooklyn or Florida or the Bay here in Kansas City. area. Certainly artists have left Kansas City but I would “By recognizing the achievements of emerging and guess net-net we have seen an influx in our community established artists who live and work in the metropolitan of artists,” he said. area, it calls public attention to the fact that important Hughes’ Charlotte Street Foundation has been art is being made here and art that can hold its own supporting artists of all disciplines – visual, music, against work being shown in other major cities,” Schall theater, and dance – as well as the artistic community as said. a whole here for 13 years. One way it nurtures artists is What’s fascinating to the Arts Council’s Brownlee is through artistic and material support for exhibitions and the fact that other cities are recognizing Kansas City’s performances, free studio spaces, professional develop- artistic community in ways the locals aren’t. ment classes, and cash awards. “Sometimes I think Kansas City has a little bit of The organization’s success over the past several years a problem tooting its own horn and realizing that we has gained Charlotte Street national recognition. really have some things here that make this a great place “We’ve been cited as a national model of support for to be,” Brownlee said. “We really need to toot our visual artists. Interestingly we are also getting cited by horn about it and we really need to understand that we urban planners and architects across the country. It’s really have something very special going on right here not just art, it’s a broader group who look at what we’re in Kansas City and it should continue for some time.”

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After hosting over 1,000 millennials at its inaugural event, genKC invited young people to reconnect at the resh from the classrooms; eager Power & Light District for part two to enter into the work world; of one of the largest networking the average Midwestern college events in the region. graduate envisions leaving home for a fast-paced environment in a bigger city, right? Well, the trends are beginning to change. Last year, Kansas City was listed among the top “10 Great Cities for Young Adults.” Fortunately, thanks to efforts like The FChamber’s genKC program, those same young adults are returning to Kansas City to take advantage of…you guessed it…unlimited career options, exciting night life, and friends that care about the same things they do. Reiko Rhodes, employment specialist at Swope Community Enterprises and area native, stayed in Kansas City after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia for all those reasons and more. In fact, she has no trouble listing the draws for young people. “Kansas City and its surrounding communities give us such diverse options. We have a vibrant arts scene, major league sports, NASCAR, 18th & Vine, the Power & Light District, and great school districts, not to mention all four seasons. I never can say I’m bored because there is always something to do. We really are a mini-metropolis.” In fact a research study conducted a few years ago titled “The Young and the Rest- less: How Kansas City Competes for Talent,” undertaken by Impresa, Inc., and Coletta & Company, suggests that Kansas City is doing a good job attracting young adults due to its central location, affordable housing, strong job market, and competitive salaries. The study found that Kansas City ranks 16th in the nation in the percent of 25- to 34-year-olds with college education. “Although this demographic decreased in Kansas City over the past decade, the number of college-educated young adults increased by 12 percent — faster than in half of the 50 metropolitan areas,” the research noted.

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In a report from the Corporation of National & Community Service, Kansas City was ranked eighth out of 51 big cities for highest percentage of residents volunteering.

As the genKC representative for her employer, and Iowa. She took advantage of the city’s service oppor- Rhodes’ role is to encourage 20-somethings and tunities soon after relocating. 30-somethings to become involved in Kansas City “I knew that if I was going to live here, I would have through a variety of small after-work programs, larger to create my own sense of community. I truly believe quarterly programs, and an annual event. that the way you spend your free time should be exciting “This year’s annual event was held at the Kansas City and rewarding for you. No matter what you’re interested Zoo, and it was an evening devoted to allowing young in — the arts, poverty, animals — there are a million professionals to see what’s going on and who is involved ways to get involved in Kansas City,” she said. in Kansas City.” The recipient of The Chamber’s very first ATHENA “Whether they are interested in community service Young Professional Leadership Award, Farrell walks the opportunities or professional development programs, we walk. She is a graduate of the Centurions leadership bring together young people to help them grow person- development program and president of the Southtown ally and professionally,” Rhodes said. “The face-to-face Council. She serves on various local boards and volun- component of these programs is so important because it teers one day a week over her lunch hour in the infant builds chemistry and enhances communication skills. We room at Operation Breakthrough. don’t just use Facebook and Twitter. We go above and “If I get one baby to fall asleep when I’m there, I beyond in our goal of retaining Kansas City people.” feel like it’s the biggest accomplishment,” Farrell said. Marie Farrell, an account manager at Global Prairie, “Something like that really re-sets your perspective.” agreed. According to Farrell, Kansas City doesn’t get the “While social media can be a catalyst for creating recognition it deserves. “We have such a high quality of excitement around an initiative, face-to-face programs life and a low cost of living. A young professional can take a lot of the legwork out of finding your niche come here and take advantage of a comfortable lifestyle in the community. You can spend weeks and weeks and be in the thick of emerging industries like animal and looking at Web sites and newspapers, or you can attend life sciences.” one genKC event and be exposed to so many opportu- Paul Arnhold, corporate communications manager at nities,” Farrell said. Perceptive Software, echoed the draws for young profes- Farrell landed in Kansas City by way of Minnesota sionals but added another very important component.

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Young Professionals genKC’s Partnering Organizations

genKC offers young professionals an opportunity to take an active role in shaping Kansas City’s bright and thriving future. By connecting Greater Kansas City’s 20–and 30–something’s with genKC’s Partnering Organizations, local non-profit groups are able to network with and engage the leaders Hundreds of young of tomorrow, providing opportunities for civic engagement, professionals attended volunteer opportunities, and professional development. The genKC’s third annual following is a list of genKC’s Partnering Organizations: non-proﬁ t showcase at the Kansas City Zoo featuring genKC’s Part- • American Advertising Federation Kansas City nering Organizations. • American Society of Civil Engineers- Kansas City Young Members Group • Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City “Our people continue to bring young professionals • Bacchus Foundation back to our area. We have Midwestern values and atti- • BE 1! tudes. Combine that with all of the new exciting things • Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City we have to offer like the Kauffman Performing Arts Center • The Bohemians- Young Friends of the Lyric Opera and the Sprint Center, and it’s clear we can do everything • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City as well as any other city,” he said. • The Chamber’s Centurions Campus recruitment has become an initiative for genKC. • Children’s Place Kansas City “We’re working with local colleges as well as K-State, KU, • Encore – Young Friends of Kauffman Center and MU to build awareness about genKC. Kids in college for the Performing Arts likely don’t know anything about us, so we’re working with campus career offi ces and alumni to help kids tune in • Friends of the Kansas City Zoo to genKC at a younger age,” Arnhold said. • Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals According to Arnhold, a Kansas State University grad- • Heartland Habitat for Humanity uate and a leader in the The Chamber’s genKC movement, • Kansas City Ballet BARRE “The program isn’t limited to attracting young people to • Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Kansas City. It also focuses on making them successful • Kansas City Repertory Theatre - Rep Set once they’re here.” • Kansas City Sport and Social Club “When young professionals start their careers, they’re • Kansas City Sports Commission really starting a new life,” he explained. “Our goal is to be • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts a one-stop place for a number of things, like professional • KCUR development, networking, and community involvement. • NAACP Kansas City, Missouri Branch- The benefi ts of our professional development programs, Young Adult Committee such as ‘How to Network,’ translate across industries. We • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art- plan ‘fi rst look’ events at places like Kauffman Stadium Young Friends of Art after the renovation to bring together people of similar • O2 - American Lung Association ages in social situations.” • Ozanam Guild Because the service component has become increas- • UMKC Athletics ingly important to today’s younger generations, genKC • United Way Young Leaders Society works with a number of non-profi t community partners • Urban League - Young Professionals that offer some type of young professionals’ component. • Young Friends of de la Salle “Young professionals are looking at their employers • Young Friends of RBI and asking what they are doing for our community,” • Young Friends of the Symphony Arnhold said. “They are very in tune with volunteerism • Young Latino Professionals and helping others. genKC is plugged in with so many • Young Professionals Alliance - leading non-profi ts, both local and national, that it’s easy University of Kansas Hospital for people to fi nd a place where they can make an impact • YouthFriends Greater Kansas City and be successful.”

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Many schools throughout the metro area, including the UMKC School of Nursing, are working to train health care professionals for the future.

s the economy continues to shed new environmental standards, Kansas City continues the recession and head toward training, educating, and reeducating its workforce to recovery, area business leaders meet these demands. are looking forward to the future. Across the metropolitan area, A Shakeup there’s a movement occurring. Members of the business and in Traditional Training civic communities are looking to Clyde McQueen, president and chief execu- attract and retain innovative, diverse talent to their tive officer of the Full Employment Council (FEC) Arespective industries. The need is there. The desire in Kansas City, Mo., and chair of Kansas City’s is apparent. And now, with help from government Economic Development Corporation, said FEC, grants, local agencies, other tools and resources, which administers unemployment and career devel- we’re taking concrete steps to prepare tomorrow’s opment offices for the Labor Department, is ready workforce today. to shake up traditional training designs to meet the Agencies are joining hands with area community needs of today’s employers. colleges, four-year colleges, and businesses on both With a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department sides of the state line to find out how to best meet the of Labor and a $1 million annual renewable five-year needs of employers and then train a workforce in a grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services timely manner. With growing industries such as trans- Department (HHS), McQueen said the FEC will fund portation and health care as well as a need to meet training for health care careers for such positions as

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Johnson County Community College has a long-standing relationship with BNSF Railway. Here, students check the alignment of two rails before welding them together.

certified nursing assistants, RNs, LPNs, home health once a predicted 37 million patients become insured aides, and health information technology specialists. in the near future. “The objective of that is to try to make sure that we “There’s going to be an increased amount of clients take some of those same low income populations that that will go to those agencies which will require an are going to be impacted by the health care reform act increase in the need for trained professionals that will and basically prepare them to be both caregivers and service in that area,” McQueen said. also to be health care personnel,” he said. The key, he said, is to deliver quality training, but McQueen said while the Department of Labor in a newer, faster, and more efficient way. McQueen grant focuses on unemployed and underemployed, the said FEC received funding on the promise to train HHS grant addresses impoverished youth and adults. professionals in innovative ways. He said working Both grants aim to train health care professionals adults cannot wait for lengthy semesters and neither which will be needed in both acute and long-term care can employers operating with quarterly budgets.

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McQueen said the FEC plans courses that will meet for problem-solving for the company, but devised assess- two-, four-, or six-hour sessions scheduled weekdays, ments for future employees that ultimately led to a evenings, and weekends and condensing semesters into sustainable workforce for Harley. Littleton said that kind two months instead of five. of partnering allowed MCC to develop lasting relation- “We are working with the schools to make sure ships with companies of all sizes. those course offerings are much more flexible and, quite “The concept is truly to find out what the emerging frankly, much more customer-friendly to the 21st century needs are, create different types of curriculum and student which typically tends not to have as much finan- programs to meet those needs, working with the work- cial support,” McQueen said. force investment boards such as the Full Employment McQueen wants bridge programs to advance Certi- Council and different organizations throughout the fied Nursing Assistants to CNA Plus certification and state to really insure that people who are either under- beyond to take a bite out of high turnover in long-term employed, unemployed, or new to the marketplace are care facilities. gaining the training that they need to get the jobs that “There needs to be more of ability for them to see that are really becoming available,” Littleton said. the CNA will lead to other careers within that facility and within long-term care in general,” McQueen said. Meeting Changing Needs As area community colleges and agencies work with More Than Health Care Kansas City firms to meet their changing needs, new Area community colleges such as Metropolitan initiatives like the Green Impact Zone have started to Community College and Johnson County Community edge forward. College work with FEC to develop courses and curriculum The Green Impact Zone, a cooperative effort to to reflect skills needed from Kansas City’s employers and focus federal stimulus funds on projects in a targeted industries. Tim Gelvin, executive director of corporate area of Kansas City, Mo. — bounded by 39th Street on outreach and strategic partnerships at Johnson County the north, 51st Street on the south, Troost Avenue on Community College, said he works with area employers the west, and Prospect Avenue to 47th Street to Swope every day looking for new ways to partner with them and Parkway on the east — has experienced initial re-devel- customize programs. He also works to retain and expand opment projects thanks to multiple partnerships and programs with companies currently engaged with the recently launched grants. college. JCCC’s corporate relationships, he said, play a “What we’re beginning to see is this whole business vital role in the economic development of communities of the stimulus money being used to stimulate posi- by attracting new businesses. tions and an entrée back into the workforce which with “And that builds the economic base,” Gelvin said. proper partnering and linking up then, the entrée might JCCC’s two-decade relationship with BNSF Railway be something that is temporary but then can go on to has infused state-of-the-art equipment, specialized something more substantive,” Zone Director Anita hands-on training, and cutting edge technology into the Maltbia said. college’s National Academy of Railroad Science (NARS) Maltbia said the Green Impact Zone celebrated its program, sending employees into a railroad industry first anniversary, and successes that have steadily made a where telecommunications are exploding and rails are difference already, in October 2010. streamlining, said Bill Brown, dean of JCCC’s technical After establishing a staff and presence in the Green division. Brown said the eco-friendly railroading industry Impact Zone neighborhood, the project went to work is booming and, with BNSF’s new $750 million Inter- improving the infrastructure and launched youth modal Park in Edgerton, Kan., that will mean hundreds programs and neighborhood Zone awareness events. of new jobs in the area and a demand for more training. Maltbia said start-up construction and weatherization “That’s a tremendous opportunity,” he said. “A lot of positions from partnering businesses such as KCP&L that training we can do right here.” and Green Leaf Construction laid a foundation to attract On the Missouri side, Metropolitan Commu- other companies to the area. She said the task of trans- nity College’s long-standing association with Harley- forming the urban neighborhood is both exhilarating Davidson has led to innovative assessments, a new and daunting, but hope has taken root. management style and more sustainable employment for “When the human spirit is rekindled with hope that the company according to John Littleton, MCC’s perfor- things can get better, then people do step up to the plate mance consultant manager for the Institute for Work- and people do engage and people do partake and people force Innovation. do go back to school,” she said. “You are talking about Littleton said Harley-Davidson came to MCC wanting broadening and improving people’s capacity to sustain a it to develop a team approach for their employees. better quality of life. It has to be happening on all these MCC not only developed an autonomous approach to different levels.”

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ometimes you just know a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in you’re supposed to do some- Science Administration. She is close to completing a Ph.D. in “ thing,” Patrice Manuel said. Organizational Management and Leadership Development. “For me, starting my own “I’m a scientist, and I’m the fi rst to admit that most business wasn’t about the scientists don’t have the best people skills,” Manuel said. money; it was about giving She believes every person has the inherent ability to back.” make dreams a reality, personally and professionally, so A retired military officer she founded P/Strada, LLC in 2001. She has assembled a with more than 20 years experience in project management team of like-minded professionals who provide successful andS organizational development, her résumé also includes solutions in the areas of professional and organizational

40 • 2011 BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROFILE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Moving forward, Manuel is ready to take on the role of mentor for the Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship and share her expertise with others. “After all,” she says, “it isn’t knowledge until you let it go...and let other people benefit from it.”

development, project management, advanced technology, involved, so I applied and was accepted. It is a three-year modeling and simulation, and Homeland Security issues. program which partners business owners with mentors, “Right now, especially in today’s difficult economy, access to resources and professional education, and we are teaching companies to be more humane to their training. I was paired with Edward Glaser, a consulting employees,” Manuel explained. “Everything used to be and manufacturing executive. As my mentor, Ed met with about ROI (return on investment), but it’s really about me at least once a month. He assisted with my financial the value someone brings to the table. We teach compa- analysis and helped to identify my areas of pain and areas nies how to maximize the people they have instead of of gain. I couldn’t just complain about my pains. I came just getting new people.” P/Strada also acts as a conduit with a plan, and he gave me feedback to help improve that between government agencies and corporations that lack plan.” the communication skills they need to lead effectively. Glaser enjoyed the mutually beneficial mentoring rela- Employees at P/Strada operate as if it’s their own busi- tionship. “I absolutely learned from Patrice, too. She is a ness. “Everything is transparent. Everyone helps set the wonderful and dynamic person,” he said. “Her company is budget. We all participate and share what we’ve learned. in a strong position to grow, and that isn’t due just to the It’s not knowledge until you let it go,” she emphasized. Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship. It’s because of Manuel respects that not every aspect of the busi- the experience she’s gained over the past several years. The ness fits everyone, but she is dedicated to ensuring every Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship gives businesses employee knows where the company is headed. “We foster the hope and encouragement they need. It’s there when an air of inclusion, and I think that helps our people have they need it. Do we have all the answers? No, but we’re a good time. In fact, part of their mission is to enjoy the there to help.” journey, and to help me enjoy it. We’re in this together Manuel graduated from the program in 2008. However and, yes,” she admitted, “it’s just what it sounds like. she still meets with Glaser monthly. We’re all drinking the Kool-Aid.” The collective hard work is paying off. In 2009, P/ A significant part of P/Strada’s success is due to its Strada grew from 14 employees to 79, and 2010 was just commitment to the community. “Every person here has as successful. P/Strada was named one of The Chamber’s identified a charitable organization that is important to 2010 Top 10 Small Businesses and Ingram’s magazine’s them, and we support their involvement individually and fastest growing companies. as a company. Whether we all take off a day between “We still want to grow, be as flexible as we can, and be Thanksgiving and Christmas to categorize and shelve food successful,” Manuel explained. “We’ve also adjusted our at Harvesters or an individual employee devotes additional goals to reflect the trends of the world. When we started in time to help lead an outreach service event, we are always 2001, for example, recycling was important but we weren’t trying to strengthen our presence in the community. We able to really embrace it like we do today. Every company know it is vital.” should be recycling in one way or another.” P/Strada Manuel credits the Greater Kansas City Chamber of has launched a comprehensive “zero landfill initiative” to Commerce with opening her eyes to the programs, busi- assist organizations in addressing this global concern. nesses, and possibilities in Kansas City. Moving forward, Manuel is ready to take on the role “I attended the FastTrac program at the Kauffman of mentor for the Herman A. Johnson Business Mentor- Foundation, and then became a coach for the program. ship and share her expertise with others. “After all,” she I was invited to the second Herman A. Johnson Busi- says, “it isn’t knowledge until you let it go…and let other ness Mentorship graduation and realized I wanted to be people benefit from it.”

THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROFILE • 41 The State of Women-and Minority-Owned Businesses in Kansas City

eaders of women- and minority-owned National Economic Council at the White House, the Business companies know fi rsthand that succeeding Roundtable, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and in business — especially in today’s economic other national organizations designed to help grow minority climate — is challenging. However, these entrepreneurs around the country. This training program for Kansas City entrepreneurs are championed entrepreneurs located in the Historic 18th & Vine District by a number of organizations that offer provides rigorous programs to people who have the drive to valuable resources to help them realize their succeed. professional dreams. Williams acknowledges that launching a minority-owned As director of research & policy at the Ewing Marion business is challenging, but he warns against gauging success by LKauffman Foundation, Daryl Williams supports programs to startup numbers. advance minority entrepreneurship. According to Williams, “Instead,” he advised, “we need to focus on sustainability. anything that happens in the economy is magnifi ed for minority- We’re not just looking for more minority businesses. We’d like owned businesses. If the majority is struggling, minority busi- to see minority businesses that are large enough to make a posi- nesses are really struggling. tive economic impact and create jobs for other people in the “We’re facing a lack of capital and resources,” he said. “It’s community.” tough all over.” Growing a business to scale, where it’s large enough to Williams also is the national executive director of the Urban handle the big jobs, is critical, but Williams feels growing organ- Entrepreneur Partnership, Inc. (UEP), a partnership with the ically is romanticized.

42 • 2011 BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROFILE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “You need a plan. Many things stand in the way, so small business owners have to develop a strategic plan that zeroes in List of Local and Regional on capital, talent, and opportunity. Certain programs in Kansas City like the UEP train all business owners — not just minori- Certifying Agencies ties — on how to grow pragmatically.” Because the current economic climate demands solid efforts City of Kansas City, Contact: Grady Felder ext. 232, Missouri Robert Fayne ext. 231, toward job creation and sustainability, area organizations or Rhonda Hardin ext. 268 recently formed an alliance, OneKC for Women, to create small 414 East Main Street, 4th Floor Kansas City, Missouri 64106 (for 8a or sdb certifi cation) business opportunities for women in our area. 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THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROFILE • 43 Hard Work and Dedication Help Local Entrepreneurs Secure American Dream

44 • 2011 BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROFILE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ichard and Theresa Ng opened the important things their mentor taught them, according to first Bo Ling’s restaurant in the Richard, was how to become disciplined, get organized, Kansas City area 30 years ago. In and understand that, although there are many things 2008, they celebrated the opening you want to accomplish, you have to do a little at a time. of their sixth location in the City Richard learned that trying to do it all at once was too Market. overwhelming. John helped him break down a business The couple’s story is similar to timeline into individual tasks. “With a small business, you those of other mom and pop restau- don’t want to make changes until you have to,” Richard rants. When Richard first came to says. Over the past six years, the Ngs have developed America, he worked in the restau- manager training, fine-tuned the employee handbook, rant business while finishing his last and updated the menus. year of high school. After graduation, he earned a Hospi- Richard recommends The Chamber’s Mentorship Rtality Management degree at Johnson County Community program to others who have been in business for a while College and continued to learn the business firsthand, at a and have identified what they need to know more about. restaurant owned by Theresa’s family. “Sometimes it takes a person from the outside to look In 1981, the Ngs fulfilled their dream to have their own into your business and tell you what they think,” he says. restaurant business. With the help of Theresa’s parents, they “We’re not business people. When we got to a certain opened Bo Ling’s at 95th Street and Metcalf Avenue. “Bo size, our challenge was organization.” Ling’s” is the combination of Richard’s Chinese nickname, Richard values the commitment the program requires Bo, and Theresa’s Chinese name, Far Ling of its mentors. He found John to be very dedicated to the In the beginning, Richard spent his time in the kitchen program and its purpose. In fact, he continues to help the cooking while Theresa ran the front of the restaurant. Ngs even though they completed the program three years Although it is not an easy business, Richard says they have ago. Over the years, they have developed a friendship. gotten a lot of joy out of the restaurant and have met many Although Richard believes chemistry between a mentor new people over the past 30 years. and business owner is important, he also insists that both One of those people was the mentor who helped the must commit to making the program successful. Ngs shape their business into what it is today. Six years ago, In exchange for the mentoring, Richard encourages The Chamber’s Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship businesses to reciprocate with equal support. “It is a paired the Ngs with a mentor who had the business skills two-way street,” he says. “You need to put forth the effort they lacked. During the three-year program, the couple to make it a success. It’s not just somebody there to give met with their mentor every other Friday to discuss their you something.” restaurant. Today Richard continues to work on organization. “It Some businesses start out with a plan, Richard says, but is a long journey,” he says. During this slower economic family-run restaurants often do not. “When you are small, period, the Ngs have had extra time to look at plans for you just don’t do everything. As you get more mature, you the future and concentrate on personnel. find out you need to do some basic work that you have not Richard’s strategy through this challenging time has done,” he says. “That’s where mentoring programs come in.” been to stay focused. He says business is strong for lunch John Ashby, a senior solutions manager, helped the Ngs and the dinner clientele is growing. They’re not exactly structure their business and set up a timeline with specific sure what the answer is to getting through these tough goals. Richard also attended networking meetings through economic times, but for now the Ngs have decided to the program to give him more exposure. But the most concentrate on giving customers what they want.

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The image and reputation of an organization are products of its behavior—its words and its deeds. Those behaviors stem from a set of beliefs. They become outward manifestations of inner thoughts, beliefs, principles, and commitments — its values.

t the Greater Kansas City cooperative interaction and deliberation. We will Chamber of Commerce, we consistently look for opportunities to reason together in choose to be open and clear decisions and fulfilling our mission. about our organizational values. We want our current Leadership: We believe we have a fundamental obliga- and prospective members, the tion to our members and our communities to question the communities in which we live present state, to envision a future as it can and should be, and serve, and the governing to create and communicate plans to achieve that future, to officials with whom we interact to know of these values inspire our members and our communities to pursue those Aand to judge our merit as an organization by the strength plans, and to empower our members and communities to and consistency with which our deeds match our words. take those actions necessary to achieve the desired results.

Integrity: What we do will be a consistent and accurate These Things We Believe... reflection of the things we say. We will keep our commit- One Community: We are committed to the belief ments. We will be up-front with our agendas. We will that, although we live in many cities and counties in our deal in a forthright manner in all relationships, whether bistate area, we are one community. We will strive to we agree or disagree with the issues under consideration. connect and unite our region in the belief that to do so strengthens the community in which we live and work. Inclusiveness: We are committed to the diverse rich- ness of people–our members and the community in Service: The power we have as an organization derives which we live. We will be strengthened as an organiza- from the effectiveness with which we serve those by tion by the extent to which we welcome and effectively whom we are called upon to lead. By consistently and represent the depth, breadth, and fullness of their ideas. loyally servicing our members and our community, we will become powerful in our ability to create abundance. Holistic Prosperity: We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is healthy in all Advocacy: We have a fundamental obligation to respects—mentally, physically, economically, education- identify and advocate for those issues that are consis- ally, and politically. We will act as a model and encourage tent with our mission and in the best interests of our others to follow a commitment to work-life balance. members and the community. We will take a clear and visible stand on these issues, even when doing so may Partnering: In relationships with members, the be unpopular. community, governing bodies, and other business and civic organizations, we will conduct our affairs in the Collaboration: We believe that greater wisdom, fullest expression of openness, trust, and a genuine commitment, and determination are achieved through commitment to mutual satisfaction and success.

2 • 2011 INVOLVEMENT GUIDE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Table of Contents 2011 Involvement Guide

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From the President and CEO From the Chairman

hank you for your membership with the Greater ou’ve made the right choice by becoming a member TKansas City Chamber of Commerce. It is The Cham- Yof the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, ber’s mission to provide members with the tools and and as Chair of The Chamber, it is with great pleasure that I resources they’ll need to grow their business right here welcome you as an esteemed member of this organization. in Kansas City. The Chamber’s membership includes A great organization comes from a great region. more than 300,000 employees and 13 counties across the Greater Kansas City is that region. Organizations such as Kansas and Missouri state line. The Chamber are key to laying the groundwork, setting The content of this Involvement Guide offers all our and implementing the plan for a more competitive advan- members the opportunity to play a major part in helping tage over other areas. They are also the key to helping you us create a more competitive and viable region. Make build a better, stronger business. business-to-business connections at our networking Flip through this Involvement Guide. On these pages events. Link up with members in the Marketplace on our you’ll find highlights from the past year, our mission state- new website. Meet other Chamber members via our social ment, and a list of our Board of Directors and Executive media outlets. Every interaction is a chance to network. Committee members. Get to know these leaders, because Any event is a platform for meeting new prospects. they need to know about you. Whatever you require for your business or non-profit The Chamber is here to help members become smarter, organization, you’ll find on the pages of this Involvement more visible, and better connected through our programs Guide, on our website, www.kcchamber.com, or just ask and services. Take a look at those, too. We’ve included an The Chamber staff. We’re here to help! A to Z listing of Chamber events, committees, workshops, etc. for your convenience. Thanks for your leadership, Again, welcome to the largest and oldest regional business organization in Greater Kansas City. We’re happy that you’ve made the commitment to work with us- strengthening the economy by growing your business in our region. Jim Heeter President and CEO, Greater Kansas City Sincerely, Chamber of Commerce

Greg Graves Chairman, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce CEO and Chairman, Burns & McDonnell 4 • 2011 INVOLVEMENT GUIDE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Executive Committee

Greg M. Graves, P.E. Matthew J. Condon William P. Lucas Robert D. Regnier Chair Vice Chair for Mr. K Award Vice Chair for Sports & Vice Chair for Arts Chairman & CEO CEO Tourism Advocacy President Burns & McDonnell Athletic & Rehabilitation President Bank of Blue Valley Center Crown Center Redevelopment Corp.

E. Frank Ellis Michael L. Deggendorf T. Nelson Mann Brent A. Stewart, Sr. First Vice Chair and Vice Chair, Downtown Council Vice Chair for Local Vice Chair for Non-Profit Link Chair for Centurions, Senior Vice President - Chamber Connections President & CEO Government Relations & Delivery Attorney United Way of Greater Policy Development, and KCP&L Kansas City University of Kansas City, Inc. Leadership Exchange Medicine & Bioscience Chairman & CEO Swope Community Enterprises

William H. Downey David A. Fenley Rodger M. Matthews, Sr. Bridgette Williams Second Vice Chair and Vice Chair for Vice Chair Federal Vice Chair for Labor Relations Vice Chair for Energy, Economic Growth Executive Leadership Deputy Director Membership, and Co-Chairman Associate Deputy Heavy Constructors Public Transit Husch Blackwell LLP Administrator for Association of Greater President & Product Management Kansas City Chief Operating Officer USDA-Risk Management KCP&L Agency

Roshann S. Parris David W. Frantze Amy McAnarney Julie Wilson Vice Chair/Treasurer and Vice Chair for Political Action Vice Chair for Corporate Vice Chair for Vice Chair for Partner Community Involvement Life Sciences Advocacy Governors’ Summit Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President and President & CEO Retail Tax Operations Chief People Officer Parris Communications Inc. H&R Block Cerner Corporation

Peter J. deSilva Kenneth V. Hager Patrick J. McCown Karen M. Zecy Immediate Past Chair Vice Chair for Kansas City Co-Chair, Kansas City Area Vice Chair for Chairman & CEO Missouri Business Development Council Small Business UMB Bank, n.a. Leadership Council Chief Executive Officer President Vice President & CFO McCownGordon American Micro Co. DST Systems, Inc. Construction, LLC

Irvin V. Belzer G. Richard Hastings Clyde McQueen Legal Counsel/ Vice Chair for Chair, Economic Corporate Secretary Quality Initiatives Development Corporation Partner President & CEO President & CEO Bryan Cave LLP Saint Luke’s Health System Full Employment Council

John W. Bluford David J. Janus Eric M. Morgenstern Vice Chair for Health Vice Chair for Corporate Vice Chair for Strategic & Wellness Involvement in Minority Communications President & CEO Business Development President & Truman Medical Centers President-Kansas City Region Chief Executive Officer M&I Bank Morningstar Communications

Terry A . Calaway Mark Jorgenson Leo E. Morton Vice Chair for Johnson County Chair, Civic Council Co-Chair, Kansas City Area Business Leadership Council President & CEO - Development Council President Kansas City Market Chancellor Johnson County U.S. Bank University of Missouri- Community College Kansas City

Gayden Carruth Haylee R. Kelley Joe Reardon Vice Chair for Elementary/ Vice Chair for Vice Chair for Regional Secondary Education genKC Government Cooperation Executive Director Human Resources Manager Mayor Cooperating School Districts Hallmark Cards Unified Government of of Greater Kansas City Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS

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Robert J. Berkebile, FAIA Michael F. Helmstetter, Lori Mallory Brenda Tinnen Principal Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President & BNIM Architects, Inc. President & CEO Kansas City General Manager Midwest Research Institute Internal Medicine Sprint Center

Pamela R. Berneking L. Patrick James, M.D. Dan McCarthy Marilyn Townsend President and CEO Senior Managing Director – President & CEO, B&V Water Chairman & CEO Alterra Bank Kansas Business Unit Black & Veatch Corporation Controlled Environment Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Products, Inc.

Peter C. Brown Mark James Randall L. O’Donnell, Ph.D. Oscar Tshibanda Chairman Chancellor President and CEO Managing Partner Grassmere Partners, LLC Metropolitan Community Children’s Mercy Hospitals Tshibanda & Associates, LLC College - Kansas City & Clinics

Jane Chu Tara K. Johnson Bob Page Carolyn Watley President & CEO President President and CEO President Kauffman Center for Herman Johnson LLC The University of CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Performing Arts Kansas Hospital Services of Kansas City

Steve Corbeil Rick L. Kahle Jeffrey L. Provost W. Russell Welsh President President Office Managing Partner President & CEO HCA Midwest Health System Lockton Benefit Company Deloitte LLP Polsinelli Shughart PC

Daniel Euston Jonathan M. Kemper Ralph Reid Mark Zieman President Chairman & CEO (Kansas City) Executive Director, President & Publisher JE Dunn Construction- Commerce Bank Sprint Foundation The Kansas City Star Midwest Region Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility Sprint

David M. Fowler Denise L. Kruse Ora H. Reynolds Office Managing Partner President President KPMG LLP AdamsGabbert, LLC Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc. Ex Officio Board Members Mark Funkhouser David Gentile Benny Lee Anne D. St. Peter Mayor President and CEO Chief Executive Officer Founder City of Kansas City, MO Blue Cross & Blue Shield DuraComm Corp Global Prairie Kansas City Carl Gerlach Mayor City of Overland Park, KS

Michael D. Sanders Tom Gerke Brett Lewis Henry Sandate Jackson County Executive Executive Vice Chairman Office Managing Partner Owner/Agent CenturyLink Grant Thornton LLP Henry Sandate Agency – Troy M. Schulte State Farm Insurance Interim City Manager City of Kansas City, MO

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There’s strength in our numbers! When you join the following members of The Leadership Circle, you are supporting the enhancement and expansion of The Chamber’s governmental advocacy efforts. The support of our Leader- ship Circle has been critical for The Chamber, allowing us to continue the fight for business and community interests in Washington D.C., Jefferson City, and Topeka. Locally, the support has given us strength in our efforts on behalf of quality education, regional cooperation, development of Downtown, growth in life sciences, and other issues.

Accenture Coventry Health Care of Kansas Kansas City Kansas Saint Luke’s Health System Adams-Gabbert & Associates, LLC CrossFirst Bank Community College Service Management Group Aetna Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. The Kansas City Public Library Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza Allied Materials & Equipment Dean Machinery Co. Kansas City Royals Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Company Deffenbaugh Industries Baseball Corporation Signature Flight Support Alterra Bank Deloitte LLP The Kansas City Star SNR Denton AMC Entertainment Inc. DSI (Data Systems International) Kansas City University of Medicine Social Security Administration, American Century Investments DST Systems, Inc. & Biosciences Kansas City Region American Italian Pasta Company JE Dunn Construction Group Inc. Kansas State University Sosland Companies, Inc. American Micro Co. Duracomm Corp. Karen Pletz, Atty Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Americo Life, Inc. Enterprise Rent-A-Car KCP&L Sprint Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Ernst & Young LLP KPMG LLP Sprint Center AOS - Alexander Open Systems eScreen, Inc. KSMO Staples Promotional Products Applied Measurement Executive Hills, Inc. Kuhn & Wittenborn Advertising State Street Professionals, Inc. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Lafarge North America Inc. Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Armstrong Teasdale LLP J.M. Fahey Construction Company Lakeview Village Stowers Institute for Medical Research Arvest Bank Farmland Foods, Inc. Retirement Community Straub Construction Company, Inc. Ash Grove Cement Company Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company Lathrop & Gage LLP The Sunflower Group Athletic Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue Layne Christensen Company Superior Bowen Asphalt Co., LLC Avila University First National Bank Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. SureWest Bank of Blue Valley Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. Lockton Companies Swope Community Enterprises Bank of Kansas City, N.A. The Folger Coffee Co. Logan Logan & Watson, Tension Envelope Corporation Bank Midwest Frontier Airlines L.C., Attorneys Terracon Barkley Full Employment Council, Inc. M&I Bank Teva Neuroscience, Inc. George K. Baum & Company Garmin International, Inc. Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC 360 Architecture Bayer CropScience LP GE Energy, Environmental Services Marks Nelson Vohland Campbell Time Warner Cable Bayer HealthCare LLC, Global Prairie Radetic LLC TK Access Animal Health Division Gould Evans Associates Mazuma Credit Union Tnemec Company, Inc. Berger Devine Yaeger Grant Thornton, LLP McCownGordon Construction, LLC Trabon Printing Company, Inc. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Grantham University Mechanical Contractors Association Trigen-Kansas City Energy Corporation Bernstein-Rein Grassmere Partners, LLC of Kansas City Truman Medical Centers BKD, LLP Great Wolf Lodge Metropolitan Community College Tshibanda & Associates, LLC Black & Veatch Corporation Greater Kansas City Community Microsoft Corporation UMB Bank, n.a. Block Real Estate Services Foundation Midwest Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Union Pacific Railroad Blue Cross and Blue Shield GSI (Greensoft Solutions, Inc.) Midwest Research Institute United Healthcare of Heartland States of Kansas City Grundfos Pump Corporation Missouri Bank The University of Kansas Bryan Cave LLP Hallmark Cards, Inc. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney The University of Kansas The Builders’ Association HDR Engineering, Inc. Nicholson Kovac, Inc. Athletic Department Burns & McDonnell Heavy Constructors Association North Kansas City Hospital The University of Kansas Hospital Bushnell Outdoor Products of Greater Kansas City Nueterra Holdings, LLC University of Missouri BWR Corporation Highwoods Properties, Inc. James B. Nutter & Company University of Missouri-Kansas City C & C Group HNTB Companies Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak URS Corporation The Calvin Group LLC Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC & Stewart, P.C. US Bank CareFusion Honeywell Federal Manufacturing Olsson Associates Verizon Wireless Carondelet Health & Technologies Oppenheimer & Co. ViraCor Laboratories Cassidy Turley Hunt Martin Materials Overhead Door Company VML, Inc. CBIZ Hunt Midwest Enterprises, Inc. of Kansas City Waddell & Reed, Inc. Central Bank of Kansas City Husch Blackwell Park University Wagner Industries, Inc. CenturyLink IBM Corporation Parris Communications Inc. Walgreens Cereal Food Processors, Inc. IBT, Inc. PepsiAmericas Wal-Mart #4553 Cerner Corporation Inergy, L.P. Perceptive Software, Inc. Walton Construction Company, LLC Ceva Biomune InkCycle, Inc. Polsinelli Shughart PC Westar Energy Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics International Motor Coach Group, Inc. Power & Light District The Westin Crown Center Hotel City of Kansas City, Missouri INTRUST Bank Power Group Companies Westrope Clarkson Construction Company Isle of Capri PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP White Goss Bowers March Schulte Collective Brands, Inc. Johnson County Community College Prudential Kansas City Realty & Weisenfels Comcast Cable Kansas City Area QC Holdings Companies Willis of Greater Kansas City Commerce Bank, N.A. Development Council The Raphael Hotel Xerox Corporation Commercial Capital Company, LLC Kansas City Area RF Fisher Electric Company YRC Worldwide Inc. Commercial Lithographing Company Transportation Authority Right Management Community Blood Center Kansas City Aviation Department Rockhurst University Compass Minerals International Kansas City Chiefs RSM McGladrey, Inc./ Costco Wholesale Football Club, Inc. McGladrey & Pullen LLP Country Club Bank, N.A. Kansas City Internal Medicine RubinBrown (List current as of November 8, 2010)

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James A. Heeter Luann Feehan Chris Lester Pam Whiting Kristi Smith Wyatt President and CEO Vice President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Office (816) 374-5450 Member Development Business Growth Communications & Government Relations & Fax (816) 274-6450 Office (816) 374-5479 Office (816) 374-5452 Media Relations Policy Development [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6479 Fax (816) 274-6452 Office (816) 374-5481 Office (816) 374-5488 [email protected] [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6481 Fax (816) 274-6488 [email protected] [email protected]

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David Albrecht Tammy Collingsworth Rebecca Herdman Melanie Mattes Chelsey Smith Director, International Development Receptionist Coordinator, Small Business Managing Director, Director, Government & Economic Research Office (816) 221-2424 Office (816) 374-5472 Marketing & Communications Relations & Policy Development Office (816) 374-5446 Fax (816) 221-7440 Fax (816) 274-6472 Office (816) 374-5429 Office (816) 374-5447 Fax (816) 274-6446 [email protected] [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6429 Fax (816) 274-6447 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Catherine Dobson Elizabeth Hill Janet Baker Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Consuella McCain-Nunnally Brande Stitt Director, Workforce Government Relations & Government Relations & Director, Diversity Director, Small Business & Office (816) 374-5455 Policy Development Policy Development Business Connection Entrepreneurship Fax (816) 274-6455 Office (816) 374-5464 Office (816) 374-5461 Office (816) 374-5494 Office (816) 374-5443 [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6464 Fax (816) 274-6461 Fax (816) 274-6494 Fax (816) 274-6443 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cathy Bennett Director, Government Relations Carleane Ellsworth Kendra Kemp-Trammel Lindsay Nelson Darron Story & Policy Development Human Resources Director Manager, Communications Coordinator, Events Investor Relations Manager, Office (816) 374-5412 Office (816) 374-5492 Office (816) 374-5465 Office (816) 374-5489 Membership Development Fax (816) 274-6412 Fax (816) 274-6492 Fax (816) 274-6465 Fax (816) 274-6489 Office (816) 374-5487 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6487 [email protected] Sheri Blackman Amy Fennesy Mark Laverentz Rose Ann Potter Director of Events Manager, Member Relations Investor Relations Manager, Executive Assistant to the Susan Taylor Office (816) 374-5435 Office (816) 374-5410 Membership Development President, & Chief Executive Officer Assistant Manager, Fax (816) 274-6435 Fax (816) 274-6410 Office (816) 374-5433 Office (816) 374-5450 Member Relations [email protected] [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6433 Fax (816) 274-6450 Office (816) 374-5458 [email protected] [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6458 Ari Bottorff Mehgan Flynn [email protected] Web Assistant Administrative Assistant, Jacques Lebrument Sherilyn Quinn-Peeples Office (816) 374-5441 Business Growth Coordinator, International Receptionist Angela Waltz Fax (816) 274-6441 Office (816) 374-5469 Development & Economic Office (816) 221-2424 Director, Digital Communications [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6469 Research Fax (816) 221-7440 Office (816) 374-5401 [email protected] Office (816) 374-5457 [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6401 Scott Caplan Fax (816) 274-6457 [email protected] Videographer Jenny Giar [email protected] Elisa Shields Office (816) 374-5406 Manager, Government Relations Administrative Assistant, Diversity John Michael Wells Fax (816) 274-6406 & Policy Development Nora Lockton Business Connection/Member IT Manager [email protected] Office (816) 374-5437 Director, Business Outreach Records Office (816) 374-5445 Fax (816) 274-6437 Office (816) 374-5402 Office (816) 374-5438 Fax (816) 274-6445 Renee Chandler [email protected] Fax (816) 274-6402 Fax (816) 274-6438 [email protected] Senior Manager, Member Records [email protected] [email protected] Office (816) 374-5434 Jamie Green Steven Wilson Fax (816) 274-6434 Director, Government Relations Print Production Specialist [email protected] & Policy Development Office (816) 374-5448 Office (816) 374-5403 Fax (816) 274-6448 Fax (816) 274-6403 [email protected] [email protected]

8 • 2011 INVOLVEMENT GUIDE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Accomplishments The Chamber – It Works 2009-10 Highlights historic Union Station. • Chair Peter deSilva announces the selection of James A. “Jim” Heeter as new President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. • Chamber Board announces decision to oppose repeal of the KCMO earnings tax. • A strong show of community support for KCMO School Superinten- dent John Covington’s plan for the school district is coordinated by The Chamber, Civic Council, Downtown Council, and AFL-CIO. The plan passes. • The Chamber announces its 2010 Top 10 Small Businesses. They are: Athletic & Rehabilitation Center; Bishop McCann; ColorMark, Inc.; Global Medical Direct; Greenleaf Construction Company, Inc.; Magic Touch Cleaning, Inc.; P/Strada LLC; Straub Construction; The Purple Guys; and The Roasterie, inc.

April 2010 • Sprint CEO Dan Hesse keynotes The Chamber’s mid-year Economic Forecast Breakfast – announcing 4G wireless will come to KC in early summer. Education continues to be a top priority for The Chamber. Amid national controversy, The Cham- • The Chamber leads a delegation to ber, the Civic Council, Downtown Council of Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO Labor Washington D.C. to meet with federal and Council, business leaders and civic organizations showed their support for Kansas City, Missouri trade officials. School District’s “right-sizing” initiative. May 2010 November 2009 lenges and opportunities facing the auto • Athletic & Rehabilitation Center is • Peter deSilva, UMB, takes office as industry – an industry of special impor- presented with the “Mr. K” Award as The 2010 Chairman of The Chamber Board of tance to the KC region – at The Cham- Chamber’s top small business of the year. Directors. ber’s Insight Kansas City. • Civic leader Jeannette Nichols is June 2010 presented with the Kansas Citian of the February 2010 • KC Revealed – a local version of The Year award at The Chamber’s Annual • A survey of regional voters released Chamber’s Leadership Exchange – tours Dinner. at The Chamber’s fifth annual Gover- the area and examines critical regional nors’ Summit shows area residents look issues including job creation, education, December 2009 first to business for leadership. For the and regional collaboration. • Chamber Senior Vice President area to reach its full potential, local politi- • The Chamber’s POWER of Diver- for Government Relations, Kristi Smith cians need to do less bickering and more sity Celebration honors the five latest Wyatt, is named Interim President as Pete working across boundaries. graduates of The Chamber’s Herman A. Levi retires after nearly 20 years. Johnson Business Mentorship. The group March 2010 increased their revenues by 89 percent January 2010 • Chamber and Kansas City Area and number of employees by 52 percent. • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Development Council Boards announce Graduates include: Big D’s Lawn & Land- Ingrassia shares his thoughts on the chal- joint decision to move their offices to scape Services; Luevano Hart Construc-

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The President & CEO of Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally, spoke with a packed house at The Chamber’s Insight Kansas City luncheon following a morning visit at the White House with the President.

tion, LLC; Soda Pop Graphics; T-Shirt report on KCMO’s deferred maintenance but the KC region has fared better than King, Inc.; and The Gown Gallery. problems, noting that the city’s current many. • Thirty-six Centurions graduate from backlog is over $772 million. • The Chamber’s Kansas City the two-year leadership development • Hundreds of young professionals ATHENA Award is presented to civic program. The Class of 2010 gave 2,777 converge on Arrowhead Stadium at the leader Adele Hall, while Kansas City’s first hours of service to more than 100 organi- August genKC networking event. ATHENA Young Professional Leadership zations during their 2009-2010 program Award is given to Marie Farrell, Global year. More than 400 of those hours were September 2010 Prairie. as part of their legacy project at MLK • “From Reform to Reality” – The • More than 500 people attend KC Biz Elementary and Junior High School. Chamber’s annual Health Care Forum Live showcase event. focuses on health care reform and what it July 2010 means for small businesses and workforce. November 2010 • The Chamber’s Innovation Confer- • A crowd of more than 700 attends • The highlight of The Chamber’s ence looks at innovation in a variety of Insight Kansas City to hear Ford CEO Annual Dinner: golfer Tom Watson and sectors – featuring a total of 27 presenters Alan Mulally tell the story of his compa- Negro Leagues inspiration Buck O’Neil sharing their wisdom. ny’s remarkable resurgence. are announced as joint recipients of the • Missouri Governor Jay Nixon • The Chamber’s annual Manufac- Kansas Citian of the Year Award. meets with The Chamber Board – Board turing Summit features a look at John • Also at Annual Dinner, outgoing members urge passage of the Ford Clay- Deere, the world’s leading manufacturer Chair Peter deSilva calls for increased como incentive bill. of farm and forestry equipment; now support of area education, while incoming • The Chamber, in collaboration with implement innovative strategies and tech- Chair Greg Graves announces a new vision the Full Employment Council and others, nology to meet the challenges of feeding for regional cooperation. launches a new workforce development the world. program initially focusing on the health December 2010 care sector. October 2010 • The Chamber moves into its new • More than 400 business leaders • The Chamber’s eighth annual Lead- offices in historic Union Station! Our new respond to The Chamber’s Regional ership Exchange takes 100+ area civic, address: 30 W. Pershing Road, Suite 301, Business Survey, with many expressing business, and elected officials on a bench- Kansas City, Missouri 64108 concern about uncertainty in the business marking trip to Indianapolis. climate and related risks for sustaining the • Greg Graves, Burns & McDonnell, January 2011 economic recovery. is elected 2010-2011 Chairman of The • The January Business After Hours at Chamber Board of Directors. Union Station serves as an “Open House” August 2010 • The Chamber’s annual Economic showing off The Chamber’s new offices at • The Chamber releases its fourth Forecast reports “the recovery is delicate,” the historic train depot.

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Ken Perdue of Staples says, “By pooling the buying power of your members, we can offer discounts of up to 60 percent. And we’ll deliver to your door!”

“It’s about price, quality, and service,” Regnier says. “Price is the driver, of course, but if the other two weren’t there, I’d have to reconsider. It’s a good program and has been very beneficial for the Bank of Blue Valley.”

Plus, Regnier says, Staples is “a good corporate citizen. They’ve been very helpful to the bank and our annual golf tournament. Ken and the Staples folks are great to work with.”

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Bob Regnier, Bank of Blue Valley Ken Perdue, Staples Photo by Bruce Mathews

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Marquita Miller of Five Star Tax & Business Solutions and Desta Watson of Divine Floral Designs LLC were committed to making their businesses better, more efficient, and just plain awesome through the Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship. Offering full accounting and payroll services, Five Star Tax & Solutions also provides tax preparation and planning, business consulting, and a host of other financial services. Divine Floral Designs LLC offers an extensive selection of silk and fresh flowers, gourmet and gift baskets.

Miller was looking for that special touch to let her clients know how important they are to Five Star Tax. Watson needed help with their accounting and tax services. She was also looking for help in becoming more proficient in using their Quick Books system. The pair connected during the networking portion of their quarterly meeting while in the Mentorship. “I use Divine Floral for my gift and flower orders. I enjoy using them for my orders because they select what’s best for my clients and they work within our gift budget,” said Miller.

“Five Star provides us with accounting, tax, and business services,” added Watson. “I have and continue to learn a lot from Marquita and her team.” Both recommend the other’s business to customers seeking financial or floral services.

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Marquita Miller, Five Star Tax & Business Solutions, LLC, standing Desta Watson, Divine Floral Designs, LLC, seated Photo by Bruce Mathews

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THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 INVOLVEMENT GUIDE • 13 Business After Hours 2010-2011 It’s time. December 9, 2010 Host: Power & Light District Retail on Main Main Street between 13th & 14th Kansas City, MO

January 27, 2011 Hosts: Burns & McDonnell and The Chamber Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO

February 24 Hosts: DSS Inc. and Collateral Media 9721 Loiret Blvd Lenexa, KS

March 24 Special Event: 25th Anniversary Small Business Celebration Candidates’ Showcase presented by Saint Luke’s Health System Host: Kansas City Marriott Downtown Muehlebach Tower, Imperial Ballroom, 12th and Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO

April 28 Host: Airline History Museum 201 NW Lou Holland Dr., Hangar 9 Kansas City, MO

May 19 Host: Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City, MO

June 23 Host: Bo Lings Chinese Restaurant – City Market 20 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO

July 28 Host: Sporting Kansas City KC Soccer Stadium, all events 5-7 p.m. Kansas City, KS $5 per Chamber member $25 per non-member September 22 Call to rsVp (816) 374-5424 Host: Kansas City Chiefs or register online at www.kcchamber.com Arrowhead Stadium, One Arrowhead Dr. Kansas City, MO Business after hours sponsors

October 27 Hosts: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Promotional SPonSor and Stinson Morrison Hecker 16th and Broadway Kansas City, MO

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Animal Health Corridor Greater Kansas City is the national leader in the animal health and nutrition industry. In fact, area companies account for nearly 32 percent of total sales in the $19 billion global animal health market. In recognizing the concentration of animal health and nutrition companies and veterinary schools throughout the region, The Chamber makes it a goal to find a way to capitalize on the area’s animal health and nutrition assets. The result was the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has made animal health a top priority in all legislative planning and agenda recommendations since 2006. Key players in Greater Kansas City’ business, education, science, and government communities have continued to join together to cultivate a climate of opportunity for the region. Past Kansas Citians of the Year pose for their portrait with 2010 Kansas Citian of the Year Tom Extending from Manhattan, Kansas to Watson, following the close of the festivities at The Chamber’s 123rd Annual Dinner Meeting. Columbia, Missouri, the Animal Health Corridor focuses on research and discov- of the 56th Kansas Citian of the Year In addition to honoring distinguished ering new methods for animal health and Award recipient- the most prestigious women across the region with its annual nutrition. Nearly one-third of the animal honor The Chamber can bestow. Past ATHENA Award, The Chamber, in 2010, health industry is represented by compa- honorees include: Lucile Bluford, Lamar honored an emerging leader who serves nies in the Kansas City Animal Health Hunt, Ewing Kauffman, and James and as a role model for younger women both Corridor. The goal of the Animal Health Virginia Stowers. For information, email personally and professionally with the Corridor is to encourage incentives and [email protected] or call ATHENA Young Professional Leader- programs that make it easier and more (816) 374-5435. ship award. The first recipient was Marie profitable for animal health companies to Farrell. KPMG serves as a proud sponsor do business in our region. For more infor- of local and national ATHENA events. mation, visit www.kcanimalhealth.com or ATHENA Award call (816) 374-5412. The ATHENA Award program includes more than 500 communities Aviation Committee worldwide and has recognized more The Aviation Committee works to Annual Dinner than 6,000 women and men for their improve air service and connectivity, After you’ve worked hard all year long accomplishments, community service, push for improved services, provide input it’s time to sit back and enjoy the fruits and opening pathways for others. The on aviation and security regulations and of your labor. Where? At The Chamber’s Chamber presents this award every concerns and keep the industry’s many Annual Dinner- the place to see and be October at a private reception to an indi- stakeholders in the loop on the most seen by the movers and shakers, and vidual who has “achieved the highest up-to-date developments. For more infor- decision makers in Greater Kansas City’s level of professional excellence, devoted mation, call (816) 374-5446. government, civic, and business commu- time and energy to the community and, nities. A tradition for over 123 years, especially, opened the doors of leadership this highly anticipated event is held the opportunity to women.” Past ATHENA BizTeam Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and high- Award honorees include: Mayor Peggy BizTeam is The Chamber’s online lights the start of a new year honoring Dunn, Anita Gorman, Adele Hall, Mamie grassroots advocacy program. Members The Chamber’s outgoing and welcoming Hughes, Julia Irene Kauffman, Roshann are kept infomred on issues of importance the incoming Chairmen. And of course, Parris, Karen Pletz, former Governor to the business community and work to you wouldn’t want to miss the world Kathleen Sebelius, Beth Smith, and Susan influence public policy on behalf of these class entertainment and the presentation Stanton. key legislative issues. BizTeam members

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are able to connect with area elected sional development for nonprofit orga- with your membership in good standing. officials through the updates they receive nizations, The Chamber and Nonprofit Some members join The Chamber just and via the Legislative Action Center on Connect have partnered to bring lively to receive this publication! Want to www.kcchamber.com. Join BizTeam presentations packed full of information reference a back issue of the Business and receive BizTeam Alerts, regular for Chamber members in the nonprofit Intelligence Brief and Strategic Global electronic updates on issues of impor- sector. The Business Brain Food infor- Intelligence? Visit The Chamber’s Web tance to the business community. Voice mation series are supported by Webster site for information at your fingertips. your concerns and share ideas with local University with participating sponsor EAG For more details about the newsletter, or and national political leaders from the Entrepreneur Advertising Group. Grand- to be added to the distribution list, email convenience of your desktop! For more ma’s Office Catering sponsors lunch for [email protected]. information, call (816) 374-5464. the Brain Food Over Lunch sessions. For more information on presenting a Busi- Centurions Leadership ness Brain Food session, email brainfood@ Business After Hours kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5472. Program You should be here! It’s the leading Since 1976, The Chamber’s Centu- business networking event in Kansas rions Leadership Program has been and Missouri. The Chamber’s Business Business Growth preparing a cross-section of the commu- After Hours attracts hundreds of profes- Executive Committee nity’s emerging leaders for their role in sionals to venues throughout the region, The Business Growth Executive shaping the future of Kansas City. The highlighting local companies, civic proj- Committee provides strategic direction and two-year Centurions experience includes ects, and the area’s progress. Network marketing guidance for The Chamber’s a variety of projects that provide the in some of the hottest spots in Greater programming and events targeting small future leaders with hands-on experience in Kansas City at Business After Hours. businesses with fewer than 250 employees. solving problems. The program’s monthly Locations for our 2011 series include The goal of this committee is to address the task forces delve into significant commu- the Power & Light District Block Party, needs of growing businesses. Addition- nity issues, ranging from entrepreneurship the Airline History Museum, Wizards ally, the committee provides support to the and education, to poverty and the arts. Stadium, the Kauffman Center for the Entrepreneur Network, an initiative aimed Volunteer work is also a significant part of Performing Arts, and more! You don’t to serve the entrepreneurial community by the Centurions program. In 2010, Centu- want to miss the action. You don’t want identifying existing resources that support rions contributed over 3,200 hours in to miss the fun! The Chamber’s here to business development, connecting gaps assisting area nonprofits. Through Centu- help members get connected. That’s why in service and building cohesive networks rions’ “Leadership Up Close” events, this year’s price is set at $5 for Chamber for growth efforts in Kansas City. For participants in the program meet in small members and $25 for non-members. Be more information, email smallbusiness@ groups with prominent area civic and sure to experience Business After Hours – kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5443. business leaders. The strong ties forged in one of the best networking opportunities the program continue well beyond its two- you’ll find for your business. For more Business Intelligence year duration. And those connections go information, email [email protected] outward into the larger community. For or call (816) 374-5435. Brief/Strategic Global more information, go to www.centurions. Intelligence org or email [email protected]. What news report could possibly have Business Brain Food you running to your computer or smart- If you’re looking for information to phone to check your email every weekday? Chamber Champions help your business grow to the next level... It’s The Chamber’s Business Intelligence Look for the Chamber Champs- your there’s a Business Brain Food for that. It’s Brief and Strategic Global Intelligence, friends in the yellow badges. If you want the best thing you can do for your busi- produced by Chris Kuehl of Armada help getting started on your quest to ness. During Business Brain Food sessions, Corporate Intelligence for members of become smarter, more visible, and better Chamber members share their expertise on the Greater Kansas City Chamber of connected in the business community, subjects critical to you and your industry. Commerce. This insightful e-newsletter then the Chamber Champs are here to Business Brain Food informational seminar covers timely and relevant topics ranging help! Representatives from a variety of series offers business growth and employee from the economy to pop culture… member companies, work to expand training in the morning or learn some- including analysis of how your business and support The Chamber’s member- thing and enjoy lunch over the noon hour. could be affected by what’s going on in the ship. For more information about The Chamber member experts present infor- world today. You and your employees can Chamber Champions, email member- mation on a variety of topics and issues receive both the Business Intelligence Brief [email protected] or call (816) facing business today. In offering profes- and Strategic Global Intelligence for free 374-5444.

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City Haller provide opportunities of self-sufficiency, contact, [email protected] or The Chamber has a presence at every sustainability, and business growth, thus call (816) 374-5446. City Council meeting, and the City Haller helping entrepreneurs to create employ- is The Chamber’s weekly electronic news- ment opportunities for our region. Energy, Environment, letter to keep you in-the-know about • The Ace Award honors culturally and Sustainability Kansas City, Missouri, government affairs diverse mid-to-senior level management and activities. Members of the Kansas City for their contributions to their employer Initiative (EESI) Missouri Committee and BizTeam receive and to the company’s bottom line. The Energy, Environment, and the City Haller direct to their inbox; it also • The Speakers’ Series is designed to Sustainability Initiative (EESI) is a strategic can be accessed through The Chamber’s give attendees’ access to in-depth infor- alliance of business leaders and key stake- Web site at www.kcchamber.com. Click mation that all businesses can relate to holders in the regional energy and environ- on “News.” For more information, call focusing on innovative ideas, the inter- ment industries that use the critical mass of (816) 374-5403. ests, and strategies that help minority-and industry leadership in the Kansas City area women-owned businesses build successful to build the understanding and exposure Climate Protection companies. of these industries. The group guides The • Contracting Fairs offer attendees an Chamber on meaningful energy and envi- Partnership opportunity to connect with buyers and ronment policy. EESI was formed in late The Greater Kansas City Climate purchasing agents from the public, private, 2008 by combining the former Energy Protection Partnership offers businesses academic, and government sectors. They Policy Task Force and the Environment and organizations the opportunity to lead also allow participants access to technical Committee. It oversees The Chamber’s the community toward the complemen- assistance and contracting opportunities. energy policy, the Climate Protection tary goals of reduced regional greenhouse For more information about the Diver- Partnership, and the Environment Recep- gas emissions and increased economic sity Business Connection, email diversity@ tion. EESI will head out again on the road competitiveness. A model that was nomi- kcchamber.com, or call (816) 374-5494. this year with fieldtrips to experience first nated for the Regional Stewardship Award hand the impact and may aspects of energy and shared with over 100 chambers across and environment in our region. For more the country, the Climate Protection Part- Economic Advisory Board information, call (816) 374-5402. nership has helped save 1,965,000 pounds The Economic Advisory Board focuses of Co2 in the Greater Kansas City area. on economic programming and policy Over 175 businesses throughout the for The Chamber. Leaders of large and Face2Face Networking region have committed to working toward small local companies, economists, and Kick-start your morning with our fast- reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and academics work to coordinate The Cham- paced speed networking phenomenon the improving the quality of life in our region. ber’s Economic Forecast and Update first Friday of the month. Face2Face is a Businesses receive technical assistance along with other varied economic offerings structured networking event where you through the Partnership’s carbon footprint and business speakers throughout the year. can tell your business story, hand out busi- calculator and access to tools and resources For further information, email economy@ ness cards, and you are guaranteed to come to increase their sustainability for a green kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5446. away with at least 25 business contacts in working environment. For more informa- 90 minutes! For more information, email tion, call (816) 374-5403. Economic Forecast and [email protected] or call (816) 374-5410. Mid-Year Update Diversity Business One of The Chamber’s signature Federal Affairs Committee Connection (DBC) events, the Economic Forecast is a propri- Formerly POWER (Partnering Orga- etary projection for the Kansas City You don’t have to travel to DC to nizations With Essential Resources), the regional economy and for the nation as meet with congressional leaders. With Diversity Business Connection focuses a whole. Both the Forecast (fall) and the Federal Affairs Committee, we’ll on creating the best possible environ- Update (spring) look 18 to 24 months bring them to you! The Federal Affairs ment to foster the growth of minority-and down the road in terms of jobs, busi- Committee develops The Chamber’s women-owned businesses. DBC oversees ness growth, employment and interest annual federal policy recommendations, the Herman A. Johnson Business Mentor- rates. In addition, keynote speakers have giving priority to national issues that affect ship, the POWER of Diversity Celebra- addressed everything from entrepre- the Kansas City metro area. Get access to tion, MBEWBEConnection.com, and neurial development to current invest- your congressional leaders. Get answers to other programs including the Ace Award, ment opportunities and the future of life the questions that matter to you and your contracting fairs, and a speakers’ series. The sciences research at these breakfast events. business. This committee also hosts meet- DBC continues The Chamber’s mission to For additional information, please ings on the latest federal topics to keep you

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Pollster Neil Newhouse of Health Council of Public Opinion Greater Kansas City Strategies told last year’s The Greater Kansas City Health Governors’ Council is comprised of C-level health Summit crowd industry executives from a variety of that his recent businesses and organizations who come survey showed together to collaborate on issues of health area voters’ top policy, health care workforce, workplace concerns are the wellness, and a healthy region. The Health economy, crime, Council has tackled such challenging issues education, and as tobacco use, health care legislation, and the coopera- the uninsured and underinsured. These tion of political executives work together for a healthy and leadership. vibrant region. For more information, call (816) 374-5455.

in the loop on what’s happening at the economic health and vitality: pre-K Herman A. Johnson national level of government. For more through college education; public transit; information, call (816) 374-5412 or email health care; workforce issues; and tax Business Mentorship [email protected]. equity, among others. Are you ready to grow your business? The Herman A. Johnson Business Mentor- ship creates and promotes economic inde- genKC Greater Kansas City pendence and wealth among minority-and In response to local CEOs’ concerns Business women-owned businesses by connecting in regard to attracting and retaining Get smarter. Get better connected. them to business consultants from mature young talent, genKC was formed. Get even more visible. All of that can local businesses in a three-year mentorship Together with the Kansas City Area be accomplished through The Cham- relationship. With guidance, the mentee Development Council, The Chamber ber’s print newsletter, Greater Kansas businesses identify measurable and critical works as a convener for genKC, setting City Business. The publication always issues hindering growth, a mentor is iden- a platform to connect the creative demo- highlights Chamber programs and tified who can specifically address these graphic in Greater Kansas City through events, features member businesses critical issues, and mentee businesses are social networking. Geared toward 20- in a variety of ways, including “Good monitored through a structured system of and 30-somethings from area companies News” to help you make your company accountability. Goals for the Mentorship and organizations, genKC is coordinated more visible in Greater Kansas City. This include increased revenues, profitability, for young professionals; by young profes- publication also takes a look at the top and job growth for minority- and women- sionals, hosting events that grant attendees issues and priorities that are important to owned businesses. Last year’s participants access to civic organizations, popular you! Boost your visibility. Get involved. experienced exponential growth, collec- venues, and some of the most sought Send your good news to communica- tively increasing revenue by 89 percent after personalities in the region. The [email protected]. and job creation by 52 percent. For more group hosts several networking, profes- information, email diversity@kcchamber. sional development, and community Greater Kansas City com, or call (816) 374-5494. service events throughout the year. For more information, call (816) 374-5402. Superintendents’ Forum The Superintendents’ Forum Innovation Conference Governors’ Summit on connects top education and corporate Inspiration for innovation is all around Regional Economic leaders. The purpose: to help promote us. That’s why The Chamber fosters the private sector best practices in school annual Innovation Conference providing Development districts; bringing key education issues information about emerging trends in Regional collaboration is a top priority into focus for the corporate sector and technology, business strategies, and best for The Chamber. To that end, the Gover- its many K-12 public school supporters. practices in knowledge management in an nors’ Summit is a forum to educate the Past topics included idea sharing on entrepreneurial environment. Each year, Missouri and Kansas chief executives on funding, leadership, and education. For executives from the region’s top publicly- issues affecting Greater Kansas City’s information, call (816) 374-5446. held companies along with emerging inno-

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vators discuss advancements in modern Johnson County Business KC Biz Live technology, discoveries in life and animal Leadership Council A new and fresh look at business, KC science, and the new thinking of today’s The Johnson County Business Lead- Biz Live features member companies consumer. For information, email small- ership Council is made up of C-level of all sizes- enabling them to showcase [email protected] or call (816) executives. The group studies issues and their products with a tabletop display. 374-5443. advocates for initiatives that have an impact In 2010, KC Biz Live presented a new on Johnson County businesses and quality focus on high growth entrepreneurs with of life. For more information on the the “Be the VC” competition. What’s Innovation Conference council, email johnsoncounty@kcchamber. in store for this year? Join us at KC Biz Committee com or call (816) 374-5412. Live and find out! For more information, The Innovation Conference email [email protected] or Committee meets monthly to determine Kansas City Missouri call (816) 374-5443. theme, content, speakers and logistics for Business Leadership The Chamber’s Innovation Conference. This annual conference provides valuable Council KC BizPAC information about emerging trends in Top executives of Kansas City, KC BizPAC is The Chamber’s political technology, business strategies and best Missouri companies and organiza- action committee, in partnership with the practices in knowledge management in an tions meet regularly with city officials. Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. KC entrepreneurial environment. For informa- The Council was formed by 2008 BizPAC promotes voluntary contribution, email [email protected] Chamber Chair Robert Regnier, and tions from members of The Chamber to or call (816) 374-5443. its first priority was the KCMO City strengthen The Chamber’s participation in budget. The Council works with the the elective process at local and state levels City Manager, Councilmembers, and in Kansas and Missouri. KC BizPAC is not Insight Kansas City city budget officials in developing the affiliated with a political party, but supports Are you interested in what industry business license tax, and assisting the those local and state candidates who have experts and leading executives are doing city with financial practices and budget taken positions aligned with The Cham- in today’s economy and what you can do issues, city sewer, convention and ber’s priorities and strategic plan. For more to stay ahead of the game? Is there a key hotel issues. Members include C-level information, call (816) 374-5447. industry, trend, or technology you’d like executives. to learn more about? If so, Insight Kansas Know Your Chamber – City is the event for you. Past speakers Kansas City Missouri have included green manufacturing guru Member Orientation Ray Anderson of Interface FLOR, demog- Committee This is a great opportunity to get to rapher and futurist Joel Kotkin, auto Get access to Kansas City business know your Chamber. It’s a free one- industry expert Paul Ingrassia, and Ford leaders and city officials through the hour member orientation that focuses on Motor Company President & CEO Alan Kansas City Missouri Committee. The Chamber resources, benefits, events and Mulally. We encourage your questions committee offers Chamber members opportunities. Anyone from your company and input at these events while giving you a forum to focus on issues concerning can attend. For more information, email the chance to meet with these kinds of Kansas City, Missouri. For more infor- [email protected] or call thought and industry leaders. For more mation, email [email protected] (816) 374-5410. information, email economy@kcchamber. or call (816) 374-5403. Check the Web com or call (816) 374-5446. site calendar for meeting dates. Leadership Circle Kansas State Affairs The Leadership Circle consists of International Investors member companies that provide additional, The International Investors represents Committee invaluable support for The Chamber’s Kansas City area global leaders committed Get connected with your legisla- public policy initiatives and membership to: focusing on trade education of the busi- tors at Kansas State Affairs Committee development programs. Members of the ness community; building global business meetings. The committee develops a Leadership Circle receive The Chamber leadership, and providing both improved public policy plan of action and then President’s newsletter, Inner Circle. global expertise and enhanced export works with elected officials in Topeka Members are also invited to attend quar- opportunities to businesses located in to advocate for members’ business terly leadership events. For a current list of Greater Kansas City. For information, email issues. For more information, email companies who are members of the Leader- [email protected] or call (816) [email protected] or call (816) ship Circle, visit www.kcchamber.com. For 374-5446. 374-5402. more information, call (816) 374-5479.

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Leadership Exchange Marketplace Membership Directory The Leadership Exchange gives Let your mouse lead you to your next and Resource Guide regional, business, and civic leaders the member-to-member connection. Whether B2B or B2C? We prefer CM2CM opportunity to study best practices and stra- you want to peruse through our online (Chamber member to Chamber member)! tegic initiatives in a different peer or model business directory, or if you’re looking for One of the best tools you have for doing city each fall, while strengthening relation- a specific company or a certain industry, business with other Chamber members ships and sharing ideas about regional just hop on www.kcchamber.com. It’s is The Chamber’s Membership Directory needs and opportunities. Topics have just a click away! Every member company and Resource Guide, published in partner- included regionalism, energy, tourism, arts of The Chamber is included in the basic ship with MetroMedia, a division of Sun and culture, transit, health care, and educa- A to Z category listing in the Market- Publications. Each member is automati- tion, The Chamber’s Climate Protection place... But if you want to stand out from cally listed in the Yellow and White Pages- Partnership and Regional ArtsKC Fund are the rest and gain maximum visibility, call style directory, and members also have products of the Leadership Exchange visits. (816) 374-5401 for information about the opportunity for maximum visibility Past visit have been to Indianapolis, Denver, upgrading your company listing! through a strategically placed ad in print Nashville, Seattle, and Minneapolis. For and in our interactive online Marketplace. more information, call (816) 374-5447. Either way, our members will have your MBEWBEConnection.com company’s information at their fingertips. MBEWBEConnection.com provides Trying to persuade a visitor or potential LinkKC a central location for certified, veteran, new hire to give Kansas City a second LinkKC is The Chamber’s diversity, disabled, minority, and women vendors look? Overruns of the Business Community recruitment, and retention committee. to increase awareness among procurement Profile from our annual Directory are avail- The group provides leadership and support officers and purchasing agents regarding able for order online at www.kcchamber. to member companies and the business their products and services. The online com as part of a complete relocation community in the inclusion, retention, directory also provides valuable informa- package. and recruitment of mid- to executive- tion about the certification process and level diverse talent in the Greater Kansas each respective agency at the city, state, Missouri State Affairs City area. For more information, email and federal level as well as the most current [email protected] or call (816) request for proposals (RFPs). The direc- Committee 374-5494. tory is free of charge and businesses do We’ll bring state legislators to you! not have to be affiliated with any member- The Missouri State Affairs Committee ship organization to submit a profile or to develops a plan of action and then works Manufacturing Summit utilize the resource. For more information with elected officials in Jefferson City to Even as small and medium manu- visit www.MBEWBEConnection.com, promote members’ business issues. Special facturers are being challenged as never email [email protected], or call guest include state legislators and political before, they continue to make a vital (816) 374-5494. pundits. The committee also hosts special contribution to the U.S. and the Greater events throughout the legislative session. Kansas City economy. To respond to the Get some major face time with Missouri challenges and issues that our manufac- MEMBERS@Work state officials. If Missouri is the state where turing members face, The Chamber holds Ready for even more member- you work, live, or play, than this is the the Manufacturing Summit each fall. In to-member connections? Make a big committee for you. For more information, conjunction with RSM McGladrey, Inc., announcement about your company, email [email protected] or call the Manufacturing Summit provides market your products, and sell your services (816) 374-5447. Chamber members with local, national, without leaving your seat! MEMBERS@ and global perspectives on how businesses Work is an e-newsletter that gives members should position themselves to compete in the chance to make direct contact with Morning Schmooze the current market. Attend The Chamber’s over 8,000 Chamber members across the It’s networking with a Chamber twist! Manufacturing Summit and move ahead region. How’s that for prime real estate? The Morning Schmooze is FREE for of your competition. For more informa- If you’re ready to see more dollar signs members and brings fun and excitement tion, email manufacturing@kcchamber. and RSVPs for your events, visit www. each month as we move to new and vibrant com or call (816) 374-5452. kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5401 to locations around Greater Kansas City. For take advantage of this opportunity. more information, email membership@ kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5410.

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2010 Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship grads. This year the program celebrates 10 years of growing minority-owned businesses in Greater Kansas City.

POWER of Diversity only refer Chamber members. This can Small Business Celebration happen in two ways: Celebration The POWER of Diversity Celebration Customers regularly visit our Web This year marks the 25th anniversary has become one of Kansas City’s premier site, www.kcchamber.com. Member of The Chamber’s annual Small Business events celebrating and embracing busi- businesses can be accessed by company Celebration. Each year, The Chamber ness and cultural diversity. The Celebra- name or business type, and information is throws one of the nation’s biggest small tion honors the economic impact of those sorted several ways, plus, you can enhance business celebrations- three months of minority-and women-owned businesses your Web directory listings. Remember, activities including a candidates’ show- that successfully complete the three-year the Web crosses all geographical bound- case, selection of the Top 10 Small Busi- Herman A. Johnson Business Mentor- aries, and The Chamber regularly gets nesses, and several networking events all ship program. Network with diverse international visitors to the Web site. culminating with the presentation of the businesses at the POWER of Diversity Businesses and visitors often contact “Mr. K” Award. Small business represents Celebration. For more information, email Chamber staff directly as they look for 90 percent of Chamber membership. Get [email protected] or call (816) a specific type of business, and they are to know the leading small businesses in 374-5494. given information about all the members Greater Kansas City as our award alumni listed in a specific category. join the 2011 participants in honoring All you have to do is keep your the companies who have helped to shape Public Policy Council membership in good standing and keep our community over the last 25 years. The Public Policy Council is made Chamber staff apprised of any changes Surround yourself with the excitement up of businesses that provide financial in your contact information. For more and enthusiasm that is the Small Busi- support to The Chamber’s govern- information, email [email protected] ness Celebration! For more information, ment relations and participate in top or call (816) 374-5434. email [email protected] or level public policy briefing and advocacy call (816) 374-5443. efforts. For more information, visit www. kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5412. Ribbon Cuttings Celebrate your grand opening with Spotlight Kansas City a Chamber ribbon cutting. Then, Spotlight Greater Kansas City allows Rapid Referral look for your picture and announce- Chamber members to meet with the If you’re a Chamber member, you’re ment of your company’s progress on top 25 congressional staff members in already part of the Rapid Referral The Chamber’s Web site, and Greater Kansas and Missouri. Members are able program. Each year, we get hundreds Kansas City Business. To schedule an to showcase federal investment priori- of phone calls and thousands of Web official ribbon cutting, email member- ties and opportunities in the region. requests from customers looking for [email protected] or call (816) Members also get serious face time with Greater Kansas City businesses. But, we 374-5444. congressional assistants; voicing their

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tions are conducted annually to promote trade relations with key government, policy and international leaders and to explore market opportunities. For all information, email interna- [email protected] or call (816) 374-5446.

The Chamber’s Centurions program has developed the reputation as an unequaled training ground for future Kansas City leaders. The two-year, intensive leadership program has over www.kcchamber.com 1,000 alumni and focuses on building community awareness through civic opportunities, and Public policy, Chamber Board decisions, targeting community issues that affect today’s society. events, and programs, you can find it all on concerns and issues in order to better local, state, and national legislators. This kcchamber.com! Our revamped, replen- educate federal policymakers on matters group also hosts the annual reception for ished, and recently launched Web site went that affect their constituents. For more the Missouri Highway and Transporta- through a major overhaul. We’ve kept information, call (816) 374-5412. tion Commission. For more information, member-favorite features from the old site, contact [email protected] including member events and news releases Strategic Global or (816) 374-5403. online, and our searchable online business Intelligence/Business directory. Register online quickly and easily for events, and purchase mailing and media Intelligence Brief United Notions Committee lists. It’s all there, just with enhanced web What news report could possibly The United Notions Committee 2.0 tools. All of The Chamber news that have you running to your computer or is made up of members representing you need and expect is just a click away. smartphone to check your email every academic institutions, organizations, Our site allows you to make www. weekday? It’s The Chamber’s Strategic and businesses from the community who kcchamber.com your personalized site, Global Intelligence and Business Intel- advise and recommend content direction, providing the most timely and relevant ligence Brief, produced by Chris Kuehl speakers for The Chamber’s World Trade business and Chamber information of of Armada Corporate Intelligence for Center programming initiatives such as interest to you. It offers more opportuni- members of the Greater Kansas City GLOBE, Global Future, World Trade ties to become connected with your fellow Chamber of Commerce. This insightful Center Book Club, seminars, and events members, and visibility like we’ve never e-newsletter covers timely and relevant throughout the year. For more informa- offered before. In fact, we’ve developed a topics ranging from the economy to tion, email international@kcchamber. Web site unlike many others in the world pop culture… including analysis of how com or call (816) 374-5483. of chambers of commerce. Check out your business could be affected by what’s our online news share in “Conversations: going on in the world today. You and The Chamber’s Blog,” get a preview of your employees can receive both the World Trade Center Chamber events and programs through our Strategic Global Intelligence and Busi- The World Trade Center license is new addition of ChamberTV. Bookmark ness Intelligence Brief for free with your operated by the Greater Kansas City www.kcchamber.com and check back often membership in good standing. Some Chamber of Commerce since 1990. to see all the new updates that we’ve made, members join The Chamber just to • Certificates of Origin are official inspired by you. For more information receive this publication! Want to refer- documents provided only to Chamber about www.kcchamber.com, email info@ ence a back issue of the Strategic Global members certifying U.S. country of kcchamber.com or call (816) 374-5401. Intelligence and Business Intelligence origin for export goods. Brief? Visit The Chamber’s Web site for • GLOBE (Global Leadership Oppor- information at your fingertips. For more tunities for Business Executives) is a nine- Your Chamber @ Work information about the newsletter, or to month training program for international Keep up on what’s happening with your be added to the distribution list, email executives who explore strategic methods Chamber through the weekly e-newsletter, [email protected]. and practices of conducting business Your Chamber @ Work. At the end of each abroad. week, the entire Chamber membership • Global Future a monthly program receives this newsletter packed full of event Surface Transportation offering university students an overview information, a must read calendar, and Committee of global business/industry trends and tips on how to become more involved and The Chamber’s Surface Transporta- networking between students and busi- get the most out of your membership. To tion Committee ensures that business ness presenters. update your email information or to sign leaders are aware of community needs and • Partnership Missions to Wash- up to receive the newsletter, call (816) that those needs are communicated to ington, DC and international destina- 374-5480.

22 • 2011 INVOLVEMENT GUIDE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber “A History of Success” Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce 2011 Small Business Celebration

February 17, 2011 Presenting Sponsor Small Business Candidate Applications Due

March 24, 2011 Small Business Candidate Showcase Business After Hours

May 10, 2011 Print Media Radio Top 10 Breakfast Sponsor Sponsor

May 25, 2011 25th Annual Small Business Celebration Awards Dinner

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The Chamber’s Centurions program is known as the premier training ground for future Kansas City leaders. Greater Kansas City recognizes the arts as one of its greatest treasures. Through the Centurions, David Oliver of Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw & Eisenbrandt LLP, and Kelly Jander of the Arts Incubator of Kansas City established a strong business connection by way of a common interest - the arts!

David was asked to speak at one of the Centurions’ Leadership Up Close sessions, sharing his work in arts and education. “Kelly followed up with me to talk about what she was working on in the arts,” said David. Kelly, director of Hello Art, a program recently started by the Arts Incubator to bridge connections between the arts and Kansas City communities, met with David to discuss the ideals of the organization.

After their meeting, David’s firm agreed to sponsor the organization’s first event, the First Friday Hello Art Lounge and Trolley Tour. During the Tour, local artists, clients, and lawyers came together for an evening of networking and exploring art galleries, some for the very first time. And David made connections with Centurions wanting to get involved with civic service. “Not only has David become a champion of Hello Art,” said Kelly. “He has graciously reached out to Centurions to help them become better connected throughout the community.”

When The Business Class Met The Creative Culture

(816) 221-2424 www.kcchamber.com

For more information on getting better connected through The Chamber’s programs and events, call (816) 374-5479

David Oliver, Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw & Eisenbrandt LLP Kelly Jander, Arts Incubator of Kansas City Photo by Bruce Mathews

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24 • 2011 INVOLVEMENT GUIDE THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A AMC Entertainment Inc.(LC) Armstrong Teasdale LLP(LC) Theaters Attorneys Accenture(LC) Gerardo “Gerry” I. Lopez...... (816) 221-4000 Laurence Tucker...... (816) 221-3420 Consultants 920 Main St. 2345 Grand Blvd., Ste. 2000 David Reed...... (913) 319-1000 Kansas City, MO 64105 Kansas City, MO 64108-2617 7500 College Blvd., Ste. 1400 Fax: (816) 480-4617 Fax: (816) 221-0786 Overland Park, KS 66210 Web Site: www.amctheatres.com Web Site: www.armstrongteasdale.com Fax: (913) 319-1900 Mr. Ryan Noonan E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.accenture.com Mr. Christopher J. Anderson E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Lynette Bowles American Century Investments(LC) Mr. Casey O. Housley Ms. Cherelle Berendzen Investments Ms. Sherri Besanceney Mr. David Jermann Barry Fink...... (816) 531-5575 Mr. Brant Laue Mr. Edward O. Evans 4500 Main St. Mr. Fred M. Fosnacht Cary Levitt P.O. Box 418210 Mr. Ford R. Nelson, Jr. Mr. Paul Keane Kansas City, MO 64141-6210 Ms. Carole Nelson Ms. Christine Schlomann Fax: (816) 340-3350 Mr. Edward R. Spalty Ms. Kathryn Powell Web Site: www.americancentury.com Mr. BD Horton, CFP, CPA AdamsGabbert , LLC(MBE)(LC) Mr. Scott A. Oberkrom Arvest Bank(LC) Consultants—Business Ms. Melissa Sturgeon Banks Denise L. Kruse...... (816) 347-0077 Mr. Michael W. Suess Mark Larrabee...... (913) 261-2265 400 S.W. Longview Blvd.,Ste. 200 Mr. Jonathan S. Thomas 6300 Nall Ave. Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 Mission, KS 66202 Fax: (816) 347-0013 Fax: (913) 677-3584 American Italian Pasta Company(LC) Web Site: www.arvest.com Web Site: www.adamsgabbert.com Manufacturers Ms. Lisa Cason Lynn Anderson Walter N. George...... (816) 584-5000 Mr. Jason Kincy Mr. Dan Janatello 1251 N.W. Briarcliff Pkwy., Ste. 500 Mr. Joe Reichmuth Kansas City, MO 64116 Ms. Kara Stoecklein Fax: (816) 584-5100 Ash Grove Cement Company(LC) LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Web Site: www.aipc.com Cement—Portland Aetna(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Kent W. Sunderland...... (913) 451-8900 Insurance—Health Mr. John P. Kelly 11011 Cody St. John Stockton...... (913) 234-3171 Ms. Brenda Prouty Overland Park, KS 66210 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Ste. 300 Mr. Robert Schuller Fax: (913) 451-8324 Leawood, KS 66211 Web Site: www.ashgrove.com Ms. Jacqueline K. Clark Fax: (913) 234-3203 American Micro Co.(LC) Web Site: www.aetna.com Mr. Dewey Fore Document Imaging Mr. Art Paylor Mr. Keith Barnes Keith McAdam...... (816) 221-0123 Ms. Taira Green-Kelley Mr. Charles T. Sunderland 1933 Troost Ave. Mr. Charles T. Wiedenhoft Ms. Pamela Johnson Kansas City, MO 64108-1727 Mr. Syd Warner Fax: (816) 221-2458 Web Site: www.scanmypaper.com Athletic & Rehabilitation Center(LC) Alexander Open Systems/AOS(LC) Ms. Karen M. Zecy Physicians—Physical Therapy Information Technology Mr. Mark A. Zecy Matthew Condon...... (913) 831-2721 Gary Alexander...... (913) 307-2300 Mr. Matt Zellmer 6405 Metcalf Ave., Ste. 220 12851 Foster St., Ste. 200 Overland Park, KS 66202 Overland Park, KS 66213 Fax: (913) 384-0127 Americo Life, Inc.(LC) Web Site: www.arckc.com a Fax: (913) 307-2380 Insurance—Life Web Site: www.aos5.com E-Mail: [email protected] b Gary L. Muller...... (816) 391-2000 Ms. Pam Besheer E-Mail: [email protected] 300 W. 11th St. c Ms. Tricia Tarr Ms. Leslie Borden Kansas City, MO 64105-1618 Ms. Tonya A. Knoettgen d Fax: (816) 391-2018 Ms. Colleen Norris e Web Site: www.americo.com Allied Materials & Equipment Company(LC) Mr. Jeff Weeks f Flags & Banners Mr. Michael Merriman Steven Pack...... (816) 241-8080 Ext:15 g 1420 Kansas Ave. Avila University(LC) Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City(LC) Schools—Universities & Colleges h Kansas City, MO 64127 Casinos Fax: (816) 241-8881 Ron Slepitza...... (816) 942-8400 i Sean Barnard...... (816) 414-7000 11901 Wornall Rd. Web Site: www.alliedmaterials.com 3200 N. Ameristar Dr. j Mr. Randy Novak Kansas City, MO 64145-1698 P.O. Box 33480 Fax: (816) 501-2453 k Kansas City, MO 64120-3480 Web Site: www.Avila.edu l Alterra Bank(LC) Fax: (816) 414-7251 E-Mail: [email protected] Banks Web Site: www.ameristar.com Mr. Paul Bookmeyer m Pamela R. Berneking...... (913) 681-2223 Mr. Kelvin Davis Mr. Larry Garrison Sullivan n 11120 W. 135th St. Ms. Lisa Hernandez Sister Marie Joan Harris, Ph.D., CSJ Overland Park, KS 66221 Ms. Roxann Kinkade, APR Ms. Michelle Key o Fax: (913) 681-0309 Ms. Barbara Koci Dr. Sue King p Ms. Teresa Yockey Web Site: www.alterrabank.com Mr. Greg Reichert q E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Linda Shaffer r Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.(LC) Ms. Lacey Smith Testing Centers & Services s Gary Smith...... (913) 895-4600 t 18000 W. 105th St. Olathe, KS 66061 u Fax: (913) 895-4650 v Web Site: www.goamp.com w E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Patrick Gallagher x Mr. Scott M. Hermansen, CPA y Ms. Lori M. Tinkler, MBA z

2011 leadership circle • 3 B Ms. Joanne Wilson Advertising Agencies & Counselors Mr. Lessard Woolmer Robert A. Bernstein...... (816) 756-0640 Bank Midwest(LC) Ms. Susie Zanatta 4600 Madison Ave. Banks Ms. Teresa Zion Kansas City, MO 64112-3012 Paul Holewinski...... (816) 471-9800 Fax: (816) 399-6000 Web Site: www.bernsteinrein.com 1111 Main St., Ste. 1600 Bank of Kansas City, N.A.(LC) Kansas City, MO 64105 E-Mail: [email protected] Banks Mr. Steve Bernstein Fax: (816) 472-5211 Marc Maun...... (913) 234-6632 Web Site: www.bankmw.com Mr. Josh Davenport 7500 College Blvd., Ste. 1450 Mr. Skip Rein E-Mail: [email protected] Overland Park, KS 66210 Mr. Tim Thomas Fax: (913) 234-6603 Web Site: www.bankofkansascity.com BKD, LLP(LC) Bank of Blue Valley(LC) Mr. Mike Brown Accountants—Certified Public Banks Mr. Scott Heady Douglas M. Gaston...... (816) 221-6300 Robert D. Regnier...... (913) 338-1000 Ms. Elizabeth O’Laughlin 1201 Walnut St., Ste. 1700 11935 Riley Ms. Kathryn Patterson Kansas City, MO 64106-2246 P.O. Box 26128 Mrs. Kristin Tyson Fax: (816) 221-6380 Overland Park, KS 66225-6128 Mr. Louis Williams Web Site: www.bkd.com Fax: (913) 338-2801 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Abe Cole Web Site: www.bankbv.com Barkley(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Barry L. Davis Advertising Agencies & Counselors Ms. Amy Rutledge Mr. Aaron Adams Michael Swenson...... (816) 842-1500 Mr. Steve Andrew 1740 Main St. Mr. Paul L. Asel Kansas City, MO 64108 Black & Veatch Corporation(LC) Mr. Scott Baska Web Site: www.barkleyus.com Engineers Mr. Matt Bennett E-Mail: [email protected] Len C. Rodman...... (913) 458-2000 Mr. Matt Benson T Blasdel 8400 Ward Pkwy. Mr. JR Bretches Mr. Brian Brooker Kansas City, MO 64114-2031 Ms. Patricia Contractor Mr. Jeff King Fax: (913) 458-3100 Mr. Gary Davidson Ms. Vicki Stuckwisch Web Site: www.bv.com Ms. Patricia L. Day Mr. Sean Wheeler E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Debbie Dujakovich Hilary Berndt Mr. Bruce Easterly Mr. Jeff Bessette Ms. Jesseka Endecott George K. Baum & Company(LC) Ms. Page Burks Ms. Eula Fisher Investments Ms. Karen Daniel Mr. Todd Fitzpatrick Jonathan E. Baum...... (816) 474-1100 Mr. Ralph Dyro Mr. Stephen Fleischaker Plaza Colonnade Mr. Mike Gammill Mr. Mark A. Fortino 4801 Main St., Ste. 510 Ms. Shirley Gaufin Mr. Marvin Gibian Kansas City, MO 64112-1902 Mr. Mike Goff Ms. Renee Gier Fax: (816) 283-5325 Mr. Ajay Kasarabada Ms. Bridgette Halterman Web Site: www.gkbaum.com Mr. Jim Lewis Mr. Charlie Hill E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Kim Mastalio Mr. Richard Holtcamp Mr. Dick Bartow Mr. Dan McCarthy LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Ms. Diana Hutton Mr. Dana Bjornson Mr. Dean H. Oskvig Ms. Ellen Isch Mr. William H. Coughlin Mr. Clinton Robinson Mr. David Jackson Mr. Roger Edgar Mr. Corwin Romberger Ms. Denise Johnson Mr. William C. Nelson Mr. Rodger Smith Ms. Bonnie Kay Mr. Mark G. Snyder a Ms. Mary Kearns Bayer CropScience LP(LC) Mr. Kevin Travelstead b Mr. Robert Kelly Mr. Martin G. Travers Ms. Janetta Kendrick Agricultural Fertilizer & Chemicals c Paul Nagy...... (816) 242-2000 Mr. Timothy Triplett Ms. Jill Krizek Mr. Paul Weida d Mr. Theron Krizek 8400 Hawthorn Rd. e Ms. Rebecca Leon Kansas City, MO 64120 Ms. Pam Lewis Fax: (816) 242-2213 Block Real Estate Services, LLC(LC) f Ms. Marilyn Madden Web Site: www.bayerus.com Real Estate Brokers g Mr. John Mathews Mr. Greg Coffey Michael R. Block,CPM...... (816) 756-1400 Mr. Michael Dempsey h Ms. Bonnie McConnaughy 700 W. 47th St., Ste. 200 Ms. Beverley McCrave Mr. Chris Evans Kansas City, MO 64112-1905 i Mr. Bruce McCune Fax: (816) 932-5598 j Ms. Jennifer McKinney Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division(LC) Web Site: www.blockLLC.com E-Mail: [email protected] k Mr. Brandon Meyers Animal Health Products Ms. Meggin Nilssen Joerg Ohle...... (913) 268-2000 Mr. Kenneth G. Block, SIOR, CCIM l Mr. Gene Pal 12707 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Mr. Stephen J. Block m Ms. Samantha Peeler P.O. Box 390 Mr. Harry Drake Mr. Brandon Prestia Mr. Gene R. Elsas n Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-0390 Ms. Bethany Rambo Fax: (913) 268-2855 Mr. Richard Hamill o Ms. Jennifer Rowe Web Site: www.bayer.com Mr. Don Maddux Mr. Matthew M. Schofield p Mr. Craig Mischo Ms. Charlotte Schrick Mr. Robert Walker q Mr. Cole Schwanke Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City(LC) Insurance—Health r Ms. Ruthann Sharpe Ms. Mary A. Shepherd Berger Devine Yaeger(LC) David Gentile...... (816) 395-2222 2301 Main St. s Ms. Kindra Sheridan Architectural Consultants Kansas City, MO 64108-2428 t Mr. Scott Simmons Jerry Adams...... (913) 742-8000 Ms. Ann Sooksengdao 7780 W. 119th St. Fax: (816) 395-2035 u Ms. Sheila Stratton Overland Park, KS 66213 Web Site: www.bcbskc.com v Mr. Jack L. Tate Fax: (913) 742-8570 Ms. Ann Bowley Ms. Lynae Thomas Web Site: www.bdyinc.com Mr. Bryan Camerlinck w Mr. Rob Thomas E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Coni Fries x Ms. Lisa Tomlinson Mr. Carl Yaeger Ms. Teresa Gerard Ms. Sue Johnson y Ms. Jackie Vogt Ms. Darcy Weaver Bernstein-Rein(LC) Gordon C. Johnston z Mr. Mike Webb Mr. John W. Kennedy 4 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 Mr. Torre Nigro Burns & McDonnell(LC) The Calvin Group LLC(LC) Mr. Wayne Powell Engineers Consultants—Management Ms. Alison Thornton Greg M. Graves,P.E...... (816) 333-9400 Richard C. Green,Jr...... (816) 994-7660 Ms. Kim White 9400 Ward Pkwy. 1800 Baltimore, Ste. 300 Mr. Peter K. Yelorda Kansas City, MO 64114 Kansas City, MO 64108 Ms. Marcia Zanko Fax: (816) 333-3690 Fax: (816) 960-1777 Web Site: www.burnsmcd.com Ms. Nancy Manion E-Mail: [email protected] Bryan Cave LLP(LC) Mr. Joe Brooks Attorneys Mr. Timothy Burkhalter CareFusion(LC) Irvin V. Belzer...... (816) 374-3200 Mr. Ronald Coker Medical Devices P.O. Box 419914 Ms. Candice Derks-Wood Mike Kelly...... (913) 451-0880 1200 Main St., Ste. 3500 Mr. Roger Dick 11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Ste. 310 Kansas City, MO 64105-6914 Mr. James L. Foil Leawood, KS 66211 Fax: (816) 374-3300 Mr. Gregory L. Gould Fax: (913) 451-8509 Web Site: www.bryancave.com Mr. Donald T. Greenwood Web Site: www.carefusion.com E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Jeffrey J. Greig Mr. Steven Braun Mr. Robert M. Barnes Mr. Grant Grothen Mr. Steven B. Becker Mr. Paul A. Hustad Carondelet Health(LC) Ms. Beth Romans Bower Ms. Kathleen Huttmann Hospitals Mr. Mark W. Brennan Mr. Rick Keeler Ms. Michelle Clark Campbell Fleury Yelvington...... (816) 942-4400 Mr. Raymond J. Kowalik 1100 Walnut St. Ms. Amy D. Cline Mr. J. David Langford Ms. Ann K. Covington Kansas City, MO 64106 Mr. Steve Linnemann Fax: (816) 943-2840 Ms. Rhonda Denison Mr. Andrew F. McCaskill Ms. Jennifer A. Donnelli Web Site: www.carondelethealth.org Mr. Griff Merchant Ms. Carla Brogdon Mr. Joseph P. Dubinski Mr. John E. Nobles Ms. Heather S. Esau Zerger Mr. Bob Frazier Mr. Bret Pilney Mr. Scott J. Kashman Mr. Wesley O. Fields Mr. Randy D. Pope Mr. Christopher J. Fisher Ms. Carol Modean Mr. G. William Quatman LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Mr. Rick E. Frawley Ms. Dorene Shipley Mr. Doug Riedel Ms. Annette Small Mr. Laurence M. Frazen Mr. Dennis W. Scott Ms. Karen L. Garrett Ms. Karen Stelling Mr. William L. Hess Mr. Mark H. Taylor Cassidy Turley(LC) Mr. Robert J. Hoffman Mr. Dale R. Trott Real Estate—Commercial/Industrial Mr. Michael R. Humphrey Mr. Walter C. Womack Peter Dunn...... (816) 221-2200 Ms. Rebecca S. Jelinek Ms. Melissa Wood 2600 Grand Blvd., Ste. 1000 Mr. Gregory G. Johnson Mr. Pat Worthington Kansas City, MO 64108 Ms. Elaine D. Koch Mr. David G. Yeamans Fax: (816) 842-2798 Mr. Herbert M. Kohn Web Site: www.cassidyturley.com Mr. Ricardo A. Kolster E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Thomas F. Kreamer Bushnell, Inc.(LC) Ms. Danielle Babb Mr. Jonathan J. Lautt dba: Bushnell Outdoor Products Mr. S. Frazier Bell, SIOR, CCIM Mr. James D. Lawrence Sporting Goods—Wholesale & Manufacturers Ms. Kristin Brotherton Ms. Andrea L. Lockridge Blake Lipham...... (913) 752-3400 Mr. Jon England, CCIM Mr. Thomas J. Lynn 9200 Cody St. Ms. Maria A. Macoubrie Overland Park, KS 66214-1734 Ms. Catesby A. Major Fax: (913) 752-3580 CBIZ(LC) Mr. William J. Maloney Web Site: www.bushnell.com Consultants—Business Mr. James M. Matthews E-Mail: [email protected] Susan Endicott...... (913) 234-1000 a Mr. Steven E. Mauer Mr. Phil Gyori 11440 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy. b Mrs. Lynn S. McCreary Ms. Jen Messelt Leawood, KS 66211 Ms. Tammee E. McVey Mr Dino Scott Web Site: www.cbizkc.com c Mr. J. D. Moore E-Mail: [email protected] d Mr. Jeremiah J. Morgan Mr. Jonathan W. Butters Ms. Kelly M. Nash BWR Corporation(LC) J. Gordon e Mr. Craig S. O’Dear Engineers-Planners-Architects Mr. Daniel Kjergaard f Larry G. White,AIA...... (816) 363-2696 Ms. Traci O. Peterson Kathleen Pinkham g Mr. James P. Pryde 903 E. 104th St., Ste. 900 Ms. Stacy Speltz Mr. B. John Readey, III Kansas City, MO 64131-3451 Ms. Ann M. Swarts, CPA h Fax: (816) 363-0027 Ms. Megan J. Redmond Ms. Carolyn Watley i Mr. David E. Reid Web Site: www.bwrcorp.com Ms. Ellen Watley Ms. Suzanne M. Rodekohr E-Mail: [email protected] j Mr. Michael J. Royle Mr. Douglas N. Dreiling, RBP k Ms. Meredith J. Rund Mr. Mark L. Johnston, P.E. Central Bank of Kansas City(LC) Ms. Staci O. Schorgl Mr. Jack D. Messer, P.E. Banks l Mr. Gino R. Serra Mr. Scott A. Michie, AICP William M. Dana,Jr...... (816) 483-1210 m Mr. Dan D. Sutton, AIA Mr. Fred L. Sgroi 2301 Independence Blvd. n Mr. Stephen S. Sparks Mr. Bradley C. Weisenburger, ASLA, CM Kansas City, MO 64124-2396 Mr. Mark G. Stingley Fax: (816) 483-2586 o Mr. Marc D. Stone Web Site: www.centralbankkc.com p Ms Sarah Sullivan C E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Keith Folkerts q Mr. Robert M. Thompson C & C Group(LC) Mr. Terence J. Thum Building Systems & Services r Mr. Bryan D. Turner Paul Strohm...... (913) 888-6200 s Mr. Thomas W. Van Dyke 10012 Darnell St. t Ms. Cassandra L. Writz Lenexa, KS 66215 Fax: (913) 888-0544 u Web Site: www.c-cgroup.com v E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Michael Cillessen w Mr. Danny Davies x Mr. Joe Vyhanek y z 2011 leadership circle • 5 CenturyLink(LC) Collective Brands, Inc.(LC) Commercial Lithographing Company, Inc.(LC) Communications Services Shoes—Retail Lithographers Tom Gerke...... (913) 345-7994 Matt Rubel...... (785) 233-5171 John E. Sloss...... (816) 241-2218 5454 W. 110th St. 3231 S.E. 6th Ave. 1226 Chestnut Ave. Overland Park, KS 66211 Topeka, KS 66607-2207 Kansas City, MO 64127-2022 Fax: (913) 354-7885 Fax: (785) 368-6181 Fax: (816) 241-6091 Web Site: www.centurylink.com Web Site: www.payless.com Web Site: www.commercial-lithographing.com E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Dianna Brasington Ms. Kelley Burke Mr. Troy Boone Mr. Doug Galloway Mr. Michael J. Massey Mr. Bill Pfeiffer, Jr. Ms. Julie Hershey Mr. Ken Meeks Ms. Ellen Martin Mr. Curtis S. Sneden, III Community Blood Center(LC) Ms. LuAnn Via Blood Centers Jay E. Menitove,M.D...... (816) 753-4040 Cereal Food Processors, Inc.(LC) 4040 Main St. Flour Mills Comcast Cable(LC) Kansas City, MO 64111-2308 Fred L. Merrill,Sr...... (913) 890-6300 Cable Television Fax: (816) 968-4047 2001 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Ste. 110 Thomas W. Krewson...... (816) 795-1100 Web Site: www.savealifenow.org Mission Woods, KS 66205-2060 4700 Little Blue Pkwy. Mr. David Graham Fax: (913) 890-6382 Independence, MO 64057 Web Site: www.cerealfood.com Fax: (816) 795-0946 Mr. J. Breck Barton Web Site: www.comcast.com Compass Minerals International(WBE)(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Salt, Food, Industrial & De-icing Mr. Joseph Acree Victoria Heider...... (913) 344-9308 Cerner Corporation(LC) Mrs. D’Ann Castle 9900 W. 109th St., Ste. 600 Health Care Information Systems Consultants Mr. Dave Williams Overland Park, KS 66210 Neal L. Patterson...... (816) 221-1024 Fax: (913) 338-7928 2800 Rockcreek Pkwy. Web Site: www.compassminerals.com Kansas City, MO 64117-2551 Commerce Bank, N.A.(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.cerner.com Banks Mr. Angelo Brisimitzakis E-Mail: [email protected] Jonathan M. Kemper...... (816) 234-2000 Mr. Keith Clark Ms. Amanda Adkins 1000 Walnut St. Mr. Rodney Underdown Mr. Jeff Bloemker P.O. Box 419248 Ms. Robin McClean Kansas City, MO 64141-6248 Mr. William R. McGuire Web Site: www.commercebank.com Costco Wholesale(LC) Ms. Maggie Nelson Mr. Jeff Aberdeen Wholesalers Mr. Doug Rogers Mr. Bob Arthur Clin Warren...... (816) 216-0000 Mr. Don Trigg Mr. Kevin Barth 241 E. Linwood Blvd. Ms. Julie Wilson Mr. Don Becker Kansas City, MO 64111 Mr. Dennis Block Fax: (816) 216-0005 Ms. Sharon Bock Web Site: www.costco.com Ceva Biomune(LC) Mr. Scott Boswell Ms. Sylvia Anderson Veterinary Equipment & Supplies Mr. Steve Byrne Mr. Tom Sadler Bob Tully...... (913) 894-0230 Mr. David Emley 8906 Rosehill Rd. Mr. David C. Enslen LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Country Club Bank(LC) Lenexa, KS 66215 Ms Mary Evans Fax: (913) 894-4472 Banks Mr. Jeff Fahler Mark C. Thompson...... (816) 931-4060 Web Site: www.biomunecompany.com Mr. Bill Ferguson Dr. Arnaud Bourgeois 414 Nichols Rd. Mr. Michael Fields PO Box 410889 a Mr. Todd Gafney Kansas City, MO 64141-0889 b Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics(LC) Ms. Kelly Hooker Fax: (816) 751-1451 Mr. Andrew Kaplan c Hospitals Web Site: www.countryclubbank.com Barbara Mueth...... (816) 559-9599 Mr. Tom Kokjer E-Mail: [email protected] d 2401 Gilham Rd Mr. Tracy Lind Mr. Douglas Axon Ms. Teresa Bohon Kansas City, MO 64108-4698 Mr. David H. Lindsey e Mr. Robert C. Matthews, Jr. Ms. Cherie Bourne Fax: (816) 842-6107 Ms. Missy Bruhn f Web Site: www.childrensmercy.org Mr. Richard W. Moore Mr. Jack Ovel Mr. Tim Byers g E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Joe Close Mr. Shawn Arni Mr. Kenneth J. Ragan h Mr. Jay Reardon Ms. Linda Jean Cole Ms. Marshaun Butler Mr. Bill Collet i Ms. Gaby Flores Mrs. Leslie A. Reardon Mr. Craig Stevenson Ms. Sheri Cuda j Ms. Genny L. Nicholas Mr. Brian Cuddy Dr. Randall L. O’Donnell, Ph.D. Mr. Mario Urquilla Mr. Michael Fleming k Dr. Gary Pettett, M.D. Mr. Thomas E. Weiford Mr. M. Craig Gaffney l Ms. Jo Stueve Ms. Jeanine Giersch m Mr. Robert Wakefield Commercial Capital Company, LLC(LC) Mr. Mike Gross Ms. Dawn Wolff Ms. Ashly Hanson n Leasing Services Mr. Kevin Hennessy Mitch Rice...... (913) 341-0053 Mr. John G. Houlehan o Clarkson Construction Company(LC) 8215 Melrose Dr. Ms. Jo E. Kinsey Lenexa, KS 66214 p Contractors—Highway & Heavy Construction Mr. Jonathan P. Klem Fax: (913) 341-3305 q William E. Clarkson...... (816) 483-8800 Ms. Stephanie Mallory 4133 Gardner Ave. Web Site: www.ccckc.com Mr. Frank McCarthy r Kansas City, MO 64120-1892 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Michael T. McGannon s Fax: (816) 241-6823 Mr. Jim Neese Mr. James Moore Web Site: www.clarksonconstruction.com Mr. Larry Rice Mr. Joseph P. O’Flaherty t Ms. Joellen Ostrander E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Amber Penrose u Mr. William E. Clarkson, Jr. Mr. Dan Teahan v Mr. L. E. Eikenbary, Jr. Mr. William Teiwes Mr. Tom Kellerman Mr. Byron G. Thompson w Mr. Paul Thompson x Mr. Timothy J. Thompson Mr. Charles Vogt y Ms. Robin Wells z Ms. Jan Wiley

6 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 Coventry Health Care of Kansas(LC) Mr. Bruce Moore Ms. Ronda L. Blatt Insurance—Health Mr. Cliff Olsen Mr. Kevin R. Boyer Michael G. Murphy...... (816) 221-8400 Ms. Dede Palmer Mr. Randolph E. Buseman 8320 Ward Pkwy. Mr. Scott Picker Mr. Darren S. Kay Kansas City, MO 64114 Mr. Rob Reiman Mr. Darrell D. Knapp Web Site: www.chckansas.com Mr. Lanny R. Latham E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Jeffrey A. Leiserowitz Mr. Sue Nelson DSI (Data Systems International)(LC) Mr. Jason P. Morrissey Mr. Steven Robino Computer Software Mr. John Passanisi Michael McGraw...... (913) 696-4000 Mr. Ronald N. Pierce 7801 W. 110th St. Mr. Ronald G. Riffle, Jr. CrossFirst Bank(LC) Overland Park, KS 66210 Mr. David K. Schwarz Banks Fax: (913) 696-4001 Mr. Bruce E. Snyder Mike Maddox...... (913) 327-1212 Web Site: www.dsionline.com Mr. Alan J. Zimmerman 11225 College Blvd., Ste.150 E-Mail: [email protected] Overland Park, KS 66210 Ms. Kathy Powell Web Site: www.crossfirstbank.com Ms. Theresa Vaughn eScreen, Inc.(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Employment Screening Services Mr. Scott Coup Robert Thompson...... (913) 327-5915 Mr. Eric Schroeder DST Systems, Inc.(LC) 7500 W. 110th St., Ste. 500 Data Processing Systems/Services Overland Park, KS 66210 Thomas A. McDonnell...... (816) 435-8684 Fax: (913) 234-4510 D 333 W. 11th St., 5th Fl. Web Site: www.escreen.com Kansas City, MO 64105-1634 E-Mail: [email protected] Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.(LC) Fax: (816) 435-8630 Ms. Brittany Broxterman Associations Web Site: www.dstsystems.com Mr. Tom Hespe John J. Wilson...... (816) 801-6455 E-Mail: [email protected] 10220 N. Ambassador Dr. Ms. Roberta Gualtier Kansas City, MO 64153 Mr. Kenneth V. Hager Executive Hills, Inc.(LC) Fax: (816) 801-6594 Mr. Stephen C. Hooley Real Estate Development Web Site: www.dfamilk.com Mr. Mike Hudgins Larry J. Bridges...... (913) 451-9000 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE E-Mail: [email protected] Mr Steve Stava 7101 College Blvd., Ste. 1100 Mr. Alex B. Bachelor Overland Park, KS 66210-1891 Ms. Monica Coleman Fax: (913) 451-6304 Mr. David Geisler JE Dunn Construction Group, Inc.(LC) Mr. John McDaniel Contractors—General Mr. Rick Smith Terrence P. Dunn...... (816) 474-8600 F 1001 Locust Kansas City, MO 64106 J.M. Fahey Construction Company(LC) Dean Machinery Co.(LC) Fax: (816) 391-2510 Contractors—Highway & Heavy Construction Construction & Industrial Equipment Sales Web Site: www.jedunn.com Joseph T. Fahey...... (816) 763-3010 Lori Dean...... (816) 753-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] 408 High Grove Rd. 5701 E. 87th St. Mr. Dave Barber Grandview, MO 64030-2338 Kansas City, MO 64132-3071 Ms. Nakisha Bausby Fax: (816) 763-3862 Fax: (816) 753-6005 Mr. Stephen T. Best Web Site: www.jmfahey.com Web Site: www.deancat.com Ms. Margaret Bowker E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Randy Bredar Ms. Bridget K. Fahey Mr. Doug Ballou Mr. Robert P. Dunn Mr. Stephen D. Dunn Ms. Sheila Bruursema Farmland Foods, Inc.(LC) Mr. Marc Dowdell Mr. William H. Dunn, Sr. Mr. William H. Dunn, Jr. Meat Packers a Mr. Paul Hoffman James Sbarro...... (816) 243-2700 Mr. Bill Jackson Mr. Daniel A. Euston b Mr. Casey Halsey 11500 N.W. Ambassador Dr. c Mr. Michael Haverty Kansas City, MO 64153 Deffenbaugh Industries(LC) Mr Jack Nix Fax: (816) 243-3369 d Trash Hauling Mr. Greg Nook Web Site: www.farmlandfoods.com e Tom Coffman...... (913) 631-3300 The Honorable Mike Slattery Maria Butamante P.O. Box 3220 Mr. Thomas F. Whittaker Mr. Chris Hodges f Shawnee Mission, KS 66217-9742 Mr. John Nugent g Fax: (913) 667-8746 Mr. Matthew G. Peppes h Web Site: www.deffenbaughindustries.com E Mr. Warren Percell Mr. Mike Clagett Ms. Shelly Phalen i Mr. Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Enterprise Rent-A-Car(LC) Mr. George H. Richter j Mr. George McGrew Automobile Renting & Leasing Mr. Scott Webb Ms. Jami McKenney Tony McKinnis...... (913) 383-1515 k 5359 Merriam Dr. l Merriam, KS 66203 Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company(LC) Deloitte LLP(LC) Fax: (913) 383-0011 Cleaning Supplies m Accountants—Certified Public Web Site: www.enterprise.com Gordon T. Beaham,III...... (816) 842-1230 n Jeffrey Provost...... (816) 474-6180 E-Mail: [email protected] 1025 W. 8th St. 1100 Walnut St., Ste. 3300 Mr. David Owen Kansas City, MO 64101-1207 o Kansas City, MO 64106 Mr. Todd Parker Fax: (816) 842-3417 p Fax: (816) 881-5170 Ms. Maggie Root Web Site: www.faultless.com q Web Site: www.us.deloitte.com Mr. Mike Sturdivant E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Kent Ummel Mr. David Beaham r Mr. Chris Beckley Mr. Robert Beaham s Mr. Robert Bolin Ms. Maria Richardson Mr. Howard Cohen Ernst & Young LLP(LC) Mr. Ben Stark t Mr. Robert Duckworth Accountants—Certified Public Mr. Bill Wood u Stephen M. Clifford...... (816) 474-5200 Mr Frank Friedman v Mr. Doug Gish 1200 Main St., Ste. 2500 Mr. Rex Johnson Kansas City, MO 64105-2143 w Mr. Jerry Karlin Fax: (816) 480-5555 x Mr. Craig Kuckelman Web Site: www.ey.com/us/ Mr. Mark Lacy E-Mail: [email protected] y Mr. Kevin Lunn Mr. David A. Anderson z

2011 leadership circle • 7 Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue(LC) GE Energy, Environmental Services(LC) Grantham University(LC) Restaurants Environmental Consultants & Services Education Laura DeKam...... (816) 942-9141 Robert Muscat...... (816) 356-8400 Joseph C. McGrath...... (816) 595-5759 13441 Holmes Rd. 8800 E. 63rd St. 7200 N.W. 86th St., Ste. M Kansas City, MO 64145 Kansas City, MO 64133-4883 Kansas City, MO 64153 Fax: (816) 942-3975 Fax: (816) 353-1873 Fax: (816) 595-5757 Web Site: www.jackstackbbq.com Web Site: www.gepower.com Web Site: www.grantham.edu E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Steve Harlan E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Jack Fiorella Mr. Thomas M. Macon Mr. Mike Sweeney Ms. Jayne Ritzinger Global Prairie(LC) Integrated Marketing Communications Fleishman-Hillard Inc.(LC) Anne D. St. Peter...... (816) 994-9641 Grassmere Partners, LLC(LC) Integrated Marketing Communications 1619 Walnut St. Investments Elizabeth T. Solberg...... (816) 474-9407 Kansas City, MO 64108 Peter C. Brown...... (816) 531-0700 2405 Grand Blvd., Ste. 700 Fax: (816) 994-9650 801 W. 47th St., Ste. 400 Kansas City, MO 64108-2522 Web Site: www.global-prairie.com Kansas City, MO 64112 Fax: (816) 474-7783 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (816) 531-0701 Web Site: www.fleishman.com Ms. Hannah Houlik Ms. Peggy Benskin E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Betsey Hughes Ms. Laurie Ellison Mr. Asher Johnson Mr. Mike Kanaley Great Wolf Lodge(LC) Mr. Robert Glenski Hotels/Motels Ms. Kara Hendon Mr. Mike Roth Ms. Cassie Sramek Christine Hinson...... (913) 299-7001 Ms. Kara Hendon 10401 Cabela Dr. Ms. Mandy Levings Mr. Rick Thaemert Mr. Alex Wendel Kansas City, KS 66111 The Honorable Carol Marinovich Fax: (913) 299-7002 Mr. John McAnulty Web Site: www.greatwolf.com Ms. Jan Rasmussen Gould Evans Associates(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Steve Walker Architects Mr. Scott Butterfield Ms. Mindy Warner Dennis Strait...... (816) 931-6655 Mr. Chris Kuykendall Ms. Willetta Willis-McGhe 4041 Mill St. Mr. Keith Moses Kansas City, MO 64111-3008 Fax: (816) 931-9640 The Folger Coffee Co.(LC) Greater Kansas City Community Foundation(LC) Coffee Roasting Web Site: www.gouldevans.com E-Mail: [email protected] Foundations—Educational, Philanthropic, Research, Etc. Rick Boyd...... (816) 346-1700 Laura McKnight...... (816) 842-0944 701 Broadway St. Mr. Robert E. Gould, FAIA Ms. Julie Hendrix 1055 Broadway St., Ste. 130 Kansas City, MO 64105-1504 Kansas City, MO 64105-1595 Fax: (816) 346-1619 Ms. Stacy Heuer Mr. David Reid Fax: (816) 842-8079 Web Site: www.pg.com Web Site: www.gkccf.org E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Anthony G. Rohr Mr. Graham G. Smith E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Michelle Cox Mr. George Bittner Mr. Matt Riley Mr. Adams Sterns Ms. Carol M. Tracy Mr. Jean-Paul Chaurand Mr. Dan Zeller Ms. Brenda Chumley LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Frontier Airlines(LC) Ms. Roxie Jerde Airline Companies Ms. Janeen Kammerer Eric Engel...... (800) 432-1359 Grant Thornton LLP(LC) Ms. Jackie Kindred PO Box 20062 Accountants—Certified Public Ms. Denise St. Omer a Kansas City, MO 64195 Brett Lewis...... (816) 412-2400 Ms. Jaclyn Steiner Web Site: www.midwestairlines.com 1201 Walnut St., Ste. 1000 Ms. Debbie Wilkerson b E-Mail: [email protected] Kansas City, MO 64106 Ms. Teresa Winfield c Mr. Bryan Bedford Fax: (816) 412-2404 Mr. Tim Hoeksema Web Site: www.grantthornton.com d E-Mail: [email protected] Grundfos Pump Corporation(LC) Mr. William Kuhn Pumps & Pumping Equipment e Mr. James Reichart Mr. Rick Allen Mr. Rudy Blahnik Tom Phillips...... (913) 227-3400 f Ms. Lori Shafinia 17100 W. 118th Terr. Ms. Andrea Tollar Mr. Duke Daughtery g Mr. Daniel G. Friederich Olathe, KS 66061 Web Site: www.grundfos.us h Mr. Mike Funkey Full Employment Council, Inc.(LC) Mr. John Gunter E-Mail: [email protected] i Employment Agencies Mr. David Hazels Mr. Bob Parks j Clyde McQueen...... (816) 471-2330 Mr. Matt Heimsoth Mr. Dennis Wierzbicki 1710 E. 18th St. Mr. Mark Johnson k Kansas City, MO 64108 Mr. Kurt Manske Fax: (816) 471-0132 GSI (Greensoft Solutions, Inc.)(LC) l Mr. Mike McLain Web Site Services Web Site: www.feckc.org Mr. Gregory Payne m E-Mail: [email protected] Robin Greenhagen...... (816) 421-1420 Mr. Terry Phipps 10828 N.W. AirWorld Dr. n Mr. Bruce Holloway Mr. Dan Powers Ms. Shelley Penn Kansas City, MO 64153 o Ms. Greta Scroggins Mr. Lawrence Redler Fax: (816) 222-1280 p Ms. Judith Simmons Mr. Cedar Robinson Web Site: www.gsihosting.com Ms. Joyce Washington Ms. Nanka Schneider E-Mail: [email protected] q Ms. Kris Shilt Mr. Nate Brancatto r Ms. Heather Townsend Ms. Nola Kroner G Mr. Nate Vander Hamm Ms. Candace Sheldon s Ms. Vicky Whitney t Garmin International, Inc.(LC) Mr. Ken Yano Technology Mr. Sean Yearout H u Jon Cassat...... (913) 397-8200 v 1200 E. 151st St. Hallmark Cards, Inc.(LC) Olathe, KS 66062 w Greeting Cards—Wholesale & Manufacturers Fax: (913) 397-8282 Donald J. Hall,Jr...... (816) 274-5111 x Web Site: www.garmin.com 2501 McGee Tfwy. E-Mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 419580 y Mr. Ted Gartner Kansas City, MO 64141-6580 z Jake Jacobson

8 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 Fax: (816) 274-7555 Honeywell Federal Manufacturing Inergy, L.P.(LC) Web Site: www.hallmark.com & Technologies(LC) Propane—Wholesale Beverly Aziere Government Contractors John J. Sherman...... (816) 842-8181 Kip Brinckman Anthony J. Brancato,III...... (816) 997-2000 Two Brush Creek Blvd., Ste. 200 Ms. Brenda Calvin 2000 E. 95th St. Kansas City, MO 64112 Mr. Steve Doyal P.O. Box 419159 Fax: (816) 471-3854 Mr. Brian E. Gardner Kansas City, MO 64141-6159 Web Site: www.inergypropane.com Ms. Dana M. Hall Fax: (816) 997-3331 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. David Hall Web Site: www.kcp.com Mr. Andy Atterbury Mr. Donald J. Hall, Sr. E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Bill Gautreaux Mr. William A. Hall Ms. Robin Stubenhofer Ms. Jacque Scanlon Ms. Vickie Harris Mr. Steve Hawn Hunt Martin Materials(LC) InkCycle, Inc.(LC) Dorie Homan Stone—Crushed Ms. Margaret Keating Dick Kaler...... (913) 390-8396 Remanufactured Toner & Inkjet Cartridges Brad Roderick...... (913) 894-8387 Mr. Robert A. Kipp 11900 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Ste. 200 Ms. Barbara Koirtyohann Lenexa, KS 66215 11100 W. 82nd St. Mr. Dan Krouse Fax: (913) 390-6476 Lenexa, KS 66214-1501 Kim Lewis Web Site: www.martinmarietta.com Fax: (913) 894-8513 Mr. William P. Lucas E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.inkcycle.com Ms. Angela McClelland Mr. Dave Brown E-Mail: [email protected] Rhonda Miller Mr. Roe Timmons Ms. Paula Byrnes Ms. Julie O’Dell Mr. Tom Cunningham Mr. Steve Paoletti Ms Grace Johnson Lora Rhodus Hunt Midwest Enterprises, Inc.(LC) Mr. Rick Krska Mary Shannon Real Estate Development Ms. Connie Sherman Mark Smith Ora Reynolds...... (816) 455-2500 8300 N.E. Underground Dr. Mr. Greg Swarens Kansas City, MO 64161-9779 International Motor Coach Group, Inc.(LC) Fax: (816) 455-2890 Transportation Providers LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Heavy Constructors Association Web Site: www.huntmidwest.com Steven C. Klika...... (913) 906-0111 of Greater Kansas City(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] 8695 College Blvd., Ste. 260 Associations Mr. Doug Coleman Overland Park, KS 66210 Edward DeSoignie...... (816) 753-6443 Mr. Donald K. Hagan Fax: (913) 906-0115 Mr. Brenner Holland 3101 Broadway St., Ste. 780 Web Site: www.imgcoach.com Mr. Dick Ringer Ms. Samantha Klampe Kansas City, MO 64111-9227 Ms. Connie Thomas Fax: (816) 753-1239 Web Site: www.heavyconstructors.org INTRUST Bank(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Husch Blackwell LLP(LC) Banks Ms. Jeanne Edmonds Attorneys Jeffrey Carson...... (913) 385-8238 Ms. Stacy Longcor David A. Fenley...... (816) 983-8000 4000 Somerset Dr. Ms. Bridgette Williams 4801 Main St., Ste. 1000 Prairie Village, KS 66208 Kansas City, MO 64112 Fax: (816) 983-8080 Fax: (913) 385-8282 HNTB Companies(LC) Web Site: www.huschblackwell.com Web Site: www.intrustbank.com Engineers—Architectural E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Scott M. Smith,PE...... (816) 472-1201 Mr. James M. Ash Mr. Julius Madas 715 Kirk Dr. Mr. Gary Barnes Mr. Stan Ricketts Kansas City, MO 64105 Mr. Mark Benedict Fax: (816) 527-2841 Mr. John T. Carper a Mr. Philip DuPont Isle of Capri(LC) Web Site: www.hntb.com Casinos Ms. Katie Blakemore Mr. James D. Griffin b Mr. Joe Keenan Debra Jenkins...... (816) 855-7777 Ms. Yolanda Branch 1800 E. Front St. c Mr. Timothy G. Cahill, FAIA Mr. Chris Kirley, Esq. Mr. William Lynch Kansas City, MO 64120-1406 d Mr. Terry M. Campbell Mr. Benjamin F. Mann Fax: (816) 855-4188 e Mr. Bob Cook Mr. Ronald Marney, Esq. Web Site: www.isleofcapricasino.com Mr. Michael DeMent Mr. Scott Martin E-Mail: [email protected]@islecorp.com f Mr. Wayne H. Feuerborn Mr. Bruce Moothart Ms. Erika Council g Mr. Terrence D. Flanagan, P.E. Mr. Paul F. Paulter, Jr Ms. Jean Hanson Mr. Robert L. Fogle Mr. Dan Peters h Mr. Luke Johnson Mr. John Power i Mr. Gary F. Link Mr. Christopher Redmond J Mr. Jared R. Miller Ms. Teresa A. Reinking j Mr. Terry K. Miller, AIA, NCARB Mr. Christopher Rockers Johnson County Community College(LC) k Ms. Mary Anne Murray Simons Mr. Douglas J. Schmidt Schools—Universities & Colleges Mr. Tom O’Grady Mr. Jeffrey J. Simon Terry A. Calaway...... (913) 469-8500 l Ms. Agnes A. Otto Ms. Saundra L. Sterling 12345 College Blvd. m Ms. Sara J. Prem Mr. James Thomas Overland Park, KS 66210-1299 Mr. Greg Weatherd Mr. Maurice A. Watson n Mr. John J. Yates Fax: (913) 469-4475 Web Site: www.jccc.edu o E-Mail: [email protected] p Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC(LC) I Mr. Andy Anderson Architects Dr. Jay Antle q Mitch Hoefer...... (913) 307-3700 IBM Corporation(LC) Dr. Gerald Baird, Ph.D. r 11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Ste. 400 Dr. Bill Brown Leawood, KS 66211 Information Technology s Scott Ferber...... (816) 556-6000 Dr. Dennis Day, Ph.D. Fax: (913) 307-3710 Ms. Csilla Duneczky t Web Site: www.hwa.net 11550 Ash St., Ste. 350 Leawood, KS 66211-7818 Ms. Dorothy Friedrich u E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Betty Furtwengler Mr Jim Galle Fax: (816) 556-6186 Web Site: www.ibm.com Dr. Dana Grove, Ph.D v Ms. Audra Hernandez Ms. Julie Haas Mr. David Wysocki E-Mail: [email protected] w Ms. Mary E. Cordill Ms. Samira Hussein x Ms. Kim T. Frantzen Dr. Ralph Juhnke Mr. Jerry Keesee Dr. Judy Korb y Mr. Don Stremme Ms. Sue Kuder- Retired z

2011 leadership circle • 9 Dr. Paul Kyle Mr. Scott Pioli The Honorable Sharon Sanders-Brooks Mr. Tony Lacy Mr. Steve Schneider Mr. Bernard Schneider Ms. Karen Martley Ms. Brenda Sniezek The Honorable John Sharp Ms. Christy McWard Mr. Gary Spani Mr. Gerald Shechter Ms. Denise Moore Mr. David Steffano The Honorable Bill Skaggs Dr. Bill Osborn Mr. Lynn Stiles Ms. Terrie Smidt Dr. Ruth Randall Mr. Dale Young Mr. Sam Swearngin Dr. Marilyn Rhinehart, Ph.D. Ms. Vickie Thompson Ms. Terri Schlict Ms Sandra Walker Dr. Joe Sopcich Kansas City Internal Medicine(LC) Mr. Les Washington Ms. Casey Wallace Physicians & Surgeons Mr. Jeffrey Yates Dr. Carmaletta Williams, Ph.D. Lori A. Mallory...... (816) 363-4100 Ms. Jennifer Winchester 6420 Prospect Dr. Sally Winship, Ed.D. Kansas City, MO 64132 Kansas City Power & Light District(LC) Fax: (816) 363-8201 Restaurants Web Site: www.kcim.com Kevin Battle...... (816) 842-1045 K E-Mail: [email protected] 1100 Walnut St., Ste. 3000 Dr. Keith Jantz Kansas City, MO 64106 Kansas City Area Development Council(LC) Ms. Julie Ropcke Fax: (816) 842-1047 Economic Development Web Site: www.powerandlightdistrict.com Robert J. Marcusse...... (816) 221-2121 E-Mail: [email protected] 911 Main St., Ste. 2600 Kansas City Kansas Community College(LC) Mr. Nick Benjamin Kansas City, MO 64105 Schools—Universities & Colleges Ms. Liz Serpa-Flook Fax: (816) 842-2865 Thomas Burke...... (913) 334-1100 Ms. Ashley Shaw Web Site: www.thinkkc.com 7250 State Ave. E-Mail: [email protected] Kansas City, KS 66112 Ms. Cindy Brittain Fax: (913) 288-7663 The Kansas City Public Library(LC) Mr. Tim Cowden Web Site: www.kckcc.edu Libraries Ms. Ashlie Hand E-Mail: [email protected] R. Crosby Kemper,III...... (816) 701-3400 Mr. Jonathan Knecht Mr. Baz A. Boulengin 14 W. 10th St. Ms. Jennifer Lyon Ms. Barbara Clark-Evans Kansas City, MO 64105 Ms. Jill McCarthy Dr. Sue Courtney Fax: (816) 701-3401 Mr. Martin Mini Ms. Jeanne Crane-Smith Web Site: www.kclibrary.org Ms. Lynn Parman Dr. Marvin Hunt E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Rene Ward Ms. Rosemary Lischka Ms. Cheptoo Kositany-Buckner Ms. Leota Marks

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority(LC) Kansas City Royals Baseball Corporation(LC) Transportation Providers City of Kansas City, Missouri(LC) Sports—Professional Mark Huffer...... (816) 346-0200 Government Offices Dan Glass...... (816) 921-8000 1200 E. 18th St. Troy M. Schulte...... (816) 513-1408 One Royal Way Kansas City, MO 64108-1606 414 E. 12th St., 29th Fl. Kansas City, MO 64129 Fax: (816) 346-0253 Kansas City, MO 64106-2705 Fax: (816) 924-0347 Web Site: www.kcata.org Fax: (816) 513-1363 Web Site: www.royals.com E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.kcmo.org Mr. George Brett LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Ms. Cindy Baker E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Toby Cook Ms. Cheryl Floyd Dr. Rex Archer Mr. David Glass Mr. Michael Graham Mr. Gregory Baker Mr. Neil Harwell Etta Jackson The Honorable Cindy Baker Circo Mr. David W. Laverentz a Mr. Dick Jarrold Mr. Galen Beaufort Mr. Dayton Moore Ms. Fern Kohler Ms. Burnetta Burtin Mr. Bob Rice b Mr. Robert J. Kohler Mr. Scott Cahail Mr. Mike Swason c Ms. Brenda Mack Ms. Mary Charles Mr. Dean Taylor Ms. Thalia Cherry Mr. Mark Tilson d Mr. Jim Mellody Mr. Donovan Mouton The Honorable Cindy Circo e Ms. Joanne Collins Mr. Tom Coyle The Kansas City Star(LC) f Kansas City Aviation Department(LC) The Honorable Melba Curls Publishers g Airports Mr. Richard “Smokey” A. Dyer Mark Zieman...... (816) 234-4636 1729 Grand Blvd. h Mark VanLoh...... (816) 243-3100 Mr. Chuck Eddy 601 Brasilia Ave. Ms. JoAnna Edgerton Kansas City, MO 64108-1458 I The Honorable Ed Ford Web Site: www.kansascity.com P.O. Box 20047 Mr. Ken Batrick j Kansas City, MO 64195-0047 Mr. John D. Franklin Ms. Lori Carter k Fax: (816) 243-3170 The Honorable Mark Funkhouser Mr. Chris Christian Web Site: www.flykci.com Ms. Araceli Gallegos Mr. Keith Chrostowski l E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Traci Gleason Mr. Mark Davis m Mr. Eric Clevenger The Honorable Beth Gottstein Mr. Lewis Diuguid Mr. Cemal Gungor Mr. Mike Fannin n Ms. Wanda Gunter Ms. Helen Gray o Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, Inc.(LC) Mr. Stanley Harris Ms. Tracy L. Hazen Sports—Professional The Honorable Deb Hermann Mr. Dereck Hooker p Dennis Thum...... (816) 920-9300 Ms. Debra Hinsvark Ms. Jennifer Kisser q One Arrowhead Dr. Ms. Lynda L. Hoffman Mr. Bill Luening Kansas City, MO 64129-1651 The Honorable Cathy Jolly Mr. Mark S. Maassen r Fax: (816) 924-0254 Ms. Cathy Le Mr. Gene Meyer s Web Site: www.kcchiefs.com The Honorable Jan Marcason Ms. Jeanne Meyer t E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Oscar McGaskey Mr. Michael Nelson Mr. Ken Blume Mr. Mark McHenry Ms. Mary L. Nolan u Ms. Tammy Fruits Ms. Lisa Minardi Ms. Miriam Pepper v Mr. Doug Hopkins Mr. Dennis Murphey Ms. Tracy Pierson Mr. Clark Hunt Mr. Richard Noll Mr. Steve Shirk w Ms. Katie Jackson Mr. Gary O’Bannon Mr. Randy Smith x Mr. Richard McOsker Mr. Franklyn Pogge Mr. Randy Waters Mr. Doug Weaver y Mr. Bob Moore The Honorable Terry Riley Mr. Peter Moris Mr. Earnest Rouse Mr. Mark Whitaker z Mr. Bill Newman Mr. Jason Whitlock

10 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 Kansas City University of Mr. Michael (Mike) Koeppen Mr. Robert W. McKinley Medicine and Biosciences(LC) Mr. David Seay Mr. Thomas J. McMahon Schools—Universities & Colleges Mr. Robert (Rob) Wolf Ms. Rosalee M. McNamara H. Danny Weaver,D.O...... (816) 283-2301 Mr. Timothy K. McNamara 1750 Independence Ave. Mr. Joseph W. Medved Kansas City, MO 64106-1453 KSMO(LC) Mr. Steve G. Mitchell Fax: (816) 283-2303 Broadcasting Stations—Television & Radio Mr. Charles F. Myers Web Site: www.kcumb.edu Robert Totsch...... (913) 677-5555 Mr. Lyle D. Pishny Ms. Connie J. Boyd 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Mr. Sean Power Ms. Connie Boyd Fairway, KS 66205 Mr. Richard D. Rhyne Ms. Nancy A. Jones Fax: (913) 677-7109 Mr. Jerome D. Riffel Ms. Denise K. Kaiser Web Site: www.myksmotv.com Mr. Leonard B. Rose Ms. Natalie C. Lutz E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Jack D. Rowe Mr. Nelson Mann Mr. Jeff Clement Mr. Carl W. Struby Mr. Ted P. Place Ms. Beth Green Mr. James Thompson Mr. Brian Reese Ms. Tracy Miller Mr. Dale A. Werts Mr. Chuck Poduska Mr. Harry E. Wigner, Jr. Kansas State University(LC) Schools—Universities & Colleges Kuhn & Wittenborn Advertising(LC) Layne Christensen Company(LC) Kirk H. Schultz,Ph.D...... (785) 532-6221 Advertising Agencies & Counselors Contractors—Drilling 110 Anderson Hall Richard “Whitey” Kuhn...... (816) 471-7888 John Wright...... (913) 362-0510 Manhattan, KS 66506 2405 Grand Blvd., Ste. 600 1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Web Site: www.k-state.edu Kansas City, MO 64108-2519 Mission Woods, KS 66205-2091 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (816) 471-7530 Fax: (913) 362-0133 Dr. Gerald Jaax Web Site: www.kuhnwitt.com Web Site: www.laynechristensen.com Ms. Beth Montalone E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Steven F. Crooke Mr. Daniel C. Richardson Ms. Lisa Anderson Mr. Jerry Fanska Mr. Bruce Shubert Mr. Alan Doan Mr. Andrew B. Schmitt Ms. Susan Thomas Ms. Julie Robinson Mr. Ronald W. Trewyn Mr. Dale Wittenborn LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Liberty Fruit Company, Inc.(LC) Produce—Wholesale Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation(LC) L Arnold Caviar...... (913) 281-5200 Foundations—Educational, Philanthropic, Research, Etc. 1247 Argentine Blvd. Carl J. Schramm...... (816) 932-1000 Lafarge North America Inc.(LC) Kansas City, KS 66105 4801 Rockhill Rd. Cement—Portland Fax: (913) 281-9985 Kansas City, MO 64110-2046 Steven Kidwell...... (816) 257-5178 Web Site: www.libertyfruit.com Web Site: www.kauffman.org 2200 N. Courtney Rd. E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Daryl Williams Sugar Creek, MO 64050 Mr. Allen Caviar Fax: (816) 257-2116 Mr. Scott Danner Web Site: www.lafargenorthamerica.com Mr. Brad Newell KCP&L(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Electric Companies William Downey...... (816) 556-2200 Lockton Benefit Co.(LC) P.O. Box 418679 Lakeview Village Retirement Community(LC) Insurance Kansas City, MO 64141-9679 Retirement Communities Ron Lockton...... (816) 960-9000 Fax: (816) 556-2924 James Frazier...... (913) 888-1900 444 W. 47th St., Ste. 900 Web Site: www.kcpl.com 9100 Park St. Kansas City, MO 64112-1906 Lenexa, KS 66215 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (816) 960-9099 a Mr. Terry Bassham Fax: (913) 888-4141 Web Site: www.lockton.com Mr. Curtis D. Blanc Web Site: lakeviewvillage.org E-Mail: [email protected] b Mr. Ed Blunk Mr. Robbie Clausen Mr. Pat Brooks c Mr. Kevin E. Bryant Ms. Mary Schworer Mr. Joe Donnelly Ms. Gail Bundren Mr. Mark Henderson d Mr. Chuck Caisley Lathrop & Gage LLP(LC) Ms. Jenny Housley e Ms. Sherri Jones Mr. Michael Chesser Attorneys f Ms. Elizabeth Danforth Joel B. Voran...... (816) 292-2000 Mr. Rick L. Kahle Mr. Michael L. Deggendorf 2345 Grand Blvd., Ste. 2800 Mr. David Lockton g Mr. John Engelmann Kansas City, MO 64108-2612 Mr. Marshall Lockton h Ms. Janice Harkins Mr. John Lumelleau Fax: (816) 292-2001 i Ms. Karen Harris Web Site: www.lathropgage.com Ms. Teresa Martin Mr. William Herdegen E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Grover B. Simpson j Ms. Cara Hoover Mr. Michael J. Abrams Ms. Kara Walters k Ms. Heather A. Humphrey Mr. C. David Barrier Mr. Greg Kindle Mr. W. H. “Bert” Bates l Paul M. Ling Logan Logan & Watson, L.C., Attorneys(LC) Ms. Allison L. Bergman Attorneys m Ms. Merley McMurry Mr. Richard N. Bien Mr. Mike Poling Fred Logan...... (913) 381-1121 n Ms. Mary F. Birch Corinth Office Bldg. Mr. Gerald Reynolds Mr. Brett Bogan o Mr. Mart Sedky 8340 Mission Rd., Ste. 106 Mr. Terry J. Brady Prairie Village, KS 66206 p Ms. Carol Sivils Mr. Peter Brown Mr. Paul Snider Fax: (913) 381-6546 q Ms. Mara H. Cohara Web Site: www.loganlaw.com Ms. Cara Thompson Mr. John C. Craft r Mr. Don F. Dagenais s KPMG LLP(LC) Mr. J.A. “Jay” Felton M Accountants—Certified Public Mr. William F. Ford t David M. Fowler...... (816) 802-5200 Mr. Harold L. Fridkin M&I Bank(LC) u Mr. Robert D. Grossman 1000 Walnut St., Ste. 1000 Banks v Kansas City, MO 64106 Ms. Kathleen A. Hauser David Janus...... (816) 561-1000 Fax: (816) 817-0356 Mr. Larry B. Huebner 800 W. 47th St., Ste. 204 w Web Site: www.us.kpmg.com Mr. Alfred R. Hupp, Jr. Kansas City, MO 64112 x E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Douglas L. Loos Fax: (816) 448-6898 Mr. Stan Bever Mr. Steven McCartan Web Site: www.mibank.com y Mr. Lee Driver Ms. Rebecca McGinnis Mr. Robin Bean z

2011 leadership circle • 11 Mr. Kent Brown Mechanical Contractors Association Missouri Bank(LC) Mr. Jeff Chambers of Kansas City(LC) Banks Ms. Joanie Feather Trade Associations J. Grant Burcham...... (816) 881-8200 Ms. Kelli Glynn Bob Looman...... (913) 948-9200 1044 Main St. Ms. Betsy Guastello 10955 Lowell Ave., Ste. 1050 P.O. Box 26430 Mr. Frankz Jacobsen Overland Park, KS 66210 Kansas City, MO 64196-6430 Mr. Mark Janczewski Fax: (913) 948-9275 Fax: (816) 881-8237 Mr. Gray Lewis Web Site: www.mcakc.org Web Site: www.mobank.com Mr. Scott Malone Mr. Bill Adams E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Frank Olgbo Mr. Steve Hancock Mr. J. Thomas Burcham Mr. Sam Pepper Mr. Steven Janasz Mr. Jack Kammerer Mr. Kent Peterson Ms. Cathy Paulson Mr. Kenneth W. Lawrence Mr. Jeff Plummer Ms. Julie Nelson Meers Mr. Rick Poccia Mr. Roger Sandell Metropolitan Community College(LC) Schools—Universities & Colleges Morgan Stanley Smith Barney(LC) Mark James...... (816) 604-5200 Stock & Bond Brokers Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC(LC) 3200 Broadway St. Scott Fleming...... (816) 932-7800 Wealth Management Kansas City, MO 64111-2429 4520 Main St., 8th Fl. Bruce Kusmin...... (913) 647-9700 Fax: (816) 759-1143 Kansas City, MO 64111 4200 W. 115th St., Ste. 100 Web Site: www.mcckc.edu Fax: (816) 932-7836 Leawood, KS 66211 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.smithbarney.com Fax: (913) 647-9791 Sharon Carter Ms. Kelli Bauer Web Site: www.mariner-holdings.com Mr. Bernard Franklin Mr. Harrison P. Hill Mr. Martin C. Bicknell Ms. Debbie Goodall Mr. Donald Porterfield Mr. Scott Wesley Mr. Fred Grogan Ms. Cindy Johnson Mr. Paul Long N Marks Nelson Vohland Campbell Radetic LLC(LC) Lelain Lorenzen Accountants—Certified Public Mr. Robert Louis North Kansas City Hospital(LC) Linda A. Campbell,CPA, MBA...... (913) 498-9000 Ms. Karen Moore Hospitals 7701 College Blvd., Ste. 150 Mr. Gary Sage David Carpenter...... (816) 691-2020 Overland Park, KS 66210 Mr. Joseph Seabrooks 2800 Clay Edwards Dr. Fax: (913) 498-9020 Dr. Jackie Snyder North Kansas City, MO 64116 Web Site: www.marksnelsoncpa.com Ms. Tuesday Stanley Fax: (816) 346-7020 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Allan H. Tunis Web Site: www.nkch.org Mr. David Belpedio Ms. Jody Abbott Mr. Tim Ernesti, CPA Ms. Yvonne E. Seckington Ms. Linda M. Freeman, CPA Microsoft Corporation(LC) Mr. William D. (Doug) Gibb, CPA Computer Software Developers & Consultants Ms. Catherine M. Grassl, CPA, MBA Todd Cione...... (913) 323-1200 Nueterra Holdings LLC(LC) Mr. David M. Kaseff, CPA, JD 10801 Mastin, Ste. 620 Healthcare Consulting Mr. Jeffrey Z. Marks, CPA Overland Park, KS 66210 Brian Levinson...... (913) 387-0510 Mr. Rob Metcalf Fax: (913) 906-9047 11221 Roe Ave., Ste. 320 Mr. Dennis D. Nelson, CPA, CVA, CFE Web Site: www.microsoft.com Leawood, KS 66211 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Mr. Mark S. Radetic, CPA E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (913) 387-0700 Mr. Terry L. Staley, CPA, MBA Ms. Leslie Legg Web Site: www.nueterra.com Mr. Donald M. Towle, Jr., CPA Mr. Brian O’Halloran E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Lawrence W. Vohland, CPA Ms. Cheryl Holt a Mr. Dan Saale Midwest Mechanical Contractors, Inc.(LC) Mr. John Schario b Mazuma Credit Union(LC) Contractors—Mechanical c Credit Unions Michael J. Kotubey...... (816) 941-5300 Robert W. Givens...... (816) 361-4194 13800 Wyandotte St. James B. Nutter & Company(LC) d 9300 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64145-1518 Mortgages e Kansas City, MO 64131-3000 Fax: (816) 941-5390 James B. Nutter,Jr...... (816) 531-2345 Fax: (816) 822-2551 Web Site: www.mmckc.com 4153 Broadway St. f Web Site: www.mazuma.org E-Mail: [email protected] Kansas City, MO 64111-2619 g E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Keith E. Andrews Fax: (816) 756-2349 h Ms. Debbie Baumann Ms. Kim Caddell Web Site: www.jamesbnutter.com Mr. Dan Engelhard Mr. Randy Cheatum E-Mail: [email protected] i Mr. Gordon Gregory Mr. Mike Chick Mr. Matt Moore j Mr. Brian Hanson Mr. Keith Flowers Mr. Eric Jones Mr. Brent Hawley k Ms. Denise Kelly Ms. Jessica Plumb O L Mr. Brandon Michaels Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, P.C.(LC) m Mr. Ryan Reid Ms. Lisa Renner Midwest Research Institute(LC) Attorneys n Ms. Alicia Walker Research & Development Trina Le Riche...... (816) 471-1301 Michael Helmstetter,Ph.D...... (816) 360-1943 Park Central Plaza o 425 Volker Blvd. 4717 Grand Ave., Ste. 300 p McCownGordon Construction, LLC(LC) Kansas City, MO 64110-2241 Kansas City, MO 64112 q Construction Fax: (816) 753-5519 Fax: (816) 471-1303 Patrick J. McCown...... (816) 960-1111 Web Site: www.mriresearch.org Web Site: http://www.ogletreedeakins.com r 422 Admiral Blvd. E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] s Kansas City, MO 64106 Barry Astroff, PhD Mr. Patrick F. Hulla Fax: (816) 960-1182 Ms. Lyla Perrodin Ms. Jill Morris t Web Site: www.mccowngordon.com Dr. Thomas Sack Ms. Kerri S. Reisdorff u E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Suzette Yankovich Ms. Carolyn Wendler v Mr. Ramin Cherafat Olsson Associates(LC) Mr. Brett Gordon Engineers w Ms. Moira Holland Chip Corcoran,P.E...... (913) 381-1170 x Mrs Martha Martinez 7301 W. 133rd St., Ste. 200 Ms. Jo Meyerkord Overland Park, KS 66213 y Mr. Jeff Placek Fax: (913) 381-1174 z Mr. Eric Stallbaumer Web Site: www.oaconsulting.com

12 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 E-Mail: [email protected] Perceptive Software(LC) Mr. Jeffrey B. Rosen Mr. Robert Bromberg Document Management Mr. Russell Rosenthal Mr. Sterling Cramer Scott Coons...... (913) 422-7525 Mr. Mark Ross Mr. Michael Lally 22701 W. 68th Terr. Mr. Frank J. Ross, Jr. Jonathan Polak Shawnee, KS 66226 Ms. Marc Salle Mr. Tony Stanton Fax: (913) 422-3820 Mr. William J. Sanders Web Site: www.perceptivesoftware.com Ms. Nancy E. Saugstad E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Thomas J. Schenkelberg Oppenheimer & Co.(LC) Mr. Paul Arnhold Ms. Lisa M. Schultes Investment Bankers Mr. Tim Helton Mr. William M. Schutte Jack Holland...... (816) 932-7039 Ms. Sherlyn Manson Ms. Jennifer Schwartz 4717 Grand Blvd., Ste. 800 Mr. Timothy J. Sear Kansas City, MO 64112-2209 Ms. Patricia A. Sexton Fax: (816) 561-9537 Polsinelli Shughart PC(LC) Mr. Lonnie J. Shalton Web Site: www.opco.com Attorneys Mr. F. Chase Simmons E-Mail: [email protected] W. Russell Welsh...... (816) 753-1000 Mr. Adam W. Smith Mr. Steve Lawrence 700 W. 47th St., Ste. 1000 Mr. James M. Stipek Mr. Michael L. Short Kansas City, MO 64112-1805 Mr. Douglas S. Stone Mr. Rick Worner Fax: (816) 753-1536 Mr. Robert B. Sullivan Web Site: www.polsinelli.com Mr. Kevin R. Sweeney Overhead Door Company of Kansas City(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Tracey S. Truitt Ms. Lisa A. Weixelman Doors—Overhead Ms. Amy Abrams Shawn Koval...... (816) 221-0072 Mr. Christopher Abrams Mr. Michael P. White 1120 Clay St. Mr. Robert M. Adams Mr. Steven C. Willman North Kansas City, MO 64116-4137 Mr. Brett D. Anders Mr. Larry Winn, III Fax: (816) 480-2638 Mr. Douglas K. Anning Ms. Nancy J. Woodworth Web Site: www.ohdkc.com Ms. Marla R. Bell Mr. Stanley N. Woodworth E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. James E. Bird Mr. Patrick C. Woolley Mr. Marvin Marstall Mr. Kevin D. Bird Ms. Susan M. Wylie Mr. Nelson Newcomer Ms. Mary Beth Blake Ms. Cori L. Young LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Mr. Irwin E. Blond Mr. Scott A. Young Mr. Paul D. Boppart P Ms. Jeanie A. Botkin Mr. Kevin J. Breer Polsinelli Shughart PC(LC) Park University(LC) Mr. Gerry W. Brenneman Attorneys John M. Kilroy,Jr...... (816) 421-3355 Schools—Universities & Colleges Ms. Anne E. Callenbach Michael H. Droge,Ph.D...... (816) 584-6202 Mr. Frank A. Caro, Jr. 120 W. 12th St., Ste. 1600 8700 N.W. River Park Dr. Ms. Casandra L. Carpenter Kansas City, MO 64105-1929 Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Mr. Michael V. Conger Fax: (816) 374-0509 Fax: (816) 741-5812 Ms. Cathy J. Dean Web Site: www.stklaw.com Web Site: www.park.edu Mr. Dennis J. Dobbels E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Erik R. Edwards Ms. Jasmine Abou-Kassem Dr. Marilyn Bartels Mr. Robert J.E. Edwards Mr. Collin Altieri Mr. Erik Bergrud Mr. Jack M. Epps Mr. Heath Anderson Mr. Edmund Brackett Mr. David D. Ferguson Ms. Jennifer Gille Bacon Ms. Virgina Brackett Mr. Daniel J. Flanigan Ms. Miriam Bailey Ms. Laure Christensen Mr. Edward E. Frizell Mr. Roy Bash Ms. Rose Hochstatter Mr. David A. Goldberg Mr. Jacob W. Bayer, Jr. Ms. Diana Beckman Dawns Hyatt Ms. Virginia C. Gross a Ms. Jennifer Ingraham Ms. Lisa M. Haines Ms. Catherine Bell Ms. Rita M. Weighill Mr. Matthew R. Hale Mr. Gregory M. Bentz b Ms. Andrea Bernica Mrs Jane Wood Ms. Joy D. Hays c Mr. John P. Healy Mr. John S. Black Mr. Scott M. Herpich Mr. P. John Brady d Parris Communications Inc.(WBE)(LC) Mr. Michael B. Hickman Mr. Jack L. Campbell e Public Relations Mr. Curtis M. Holland Mr. John S. Conner Roshann S. Parris...... (816) 931-8900 Mr. Bruce R. Hopkins Mr. Michael Cutler f 4510 Belleview Ave., Ste. 110 Mr. Jay M. Howard Ms. Lynn Deal Cockle g Mr. Andrew Ennis Kansas City, MO 64111 Mr. Steven L. Imber h Fax: (816) 931-8991 Mr. Brian M. Johnston Ms. Monica Fanning Web Site: www.parriscommunications.com Mr. Kraig M. Kohring Mr. Thomas F. Fisher i E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Gregory M. Kratofil Mr. Robert E. Fitzgerald, Jr. j Mr. Jeremy Anderson Mr. Douglas S. Laird Mr. Michael Foster Ms. Christine Hamele Mr. John S. Larigan Mr. Adam Fuemmeler k Mr. Ryan Holmes Mr. Jason W. Lee Ms. Karen Gleason l Mr. Bob Inderman Mr. Peter S. Levi Ms. Karen R. Glickstein Mr. Harry Parris Mr. Scott A. Long Mr. Heber Gonzalez m Ms. Laurie Roberts Mr. William W. Mahood Mr. Matthew Hale N Ms. Kathleen A. Hardee Mr. Korb Maxwell o Mr. Arthel McDaniel Ms. Judith S. Heeter Pepsi Beverages Company(LC) Ms. Maribeth S. McMahon Mr. Robert A. Henderson p Soft Drink Manufacturing & Bottling Mr. Douglas L. Miller Mr. Robert Hingula John Barnes...... (913) 791-3000 q Mr. Greg Musil Mr. Brian T. Howes 1775 Kansas City Rd. Mr. Darren B. Neil Mr. James M. Humphrey, IV r Olathe, KS 66061 Mr. Thomas P. O’Donnell Mr. George James Fax: (913) 791-3046 s Ms. Jennifer L. Osborn Mr. A. Drue Jennings Web Site: www.pepsico.com t Mr. Eric E. Packel Ms. Ellen Jervis Ms. Lisa Richards Mr. Bradley P. Pemberton Mr. Christopher Johnson u Mr. John D. Petersen Mr. Russell S. Jones, Jr. v Mr. Jay E. Pietig Mr. Bret Kassen Mr. James A. Polsinelli Mr. W. Terrence Kilroy w Mr. William E. Quick Mr. Jeffrey Kleysteuber x Mr. Thomas G. Kokoruda Ms. Kristie R. Richardson y Ms. Michelle R. Roman Mr. Philip N. Krause Mr. Anthony J. Romano Ms. Erin Lary z

2011 leadership circle • 13 Ms. Maureen A. Mannion Vogel Mr. Mike Potter S Mr. Greg J. Mermis Mr. John Prentzler Mr. Cary Miller Ms. Pam Smith Saint Luke’s Health System(LC) Mr. Christopher J. Molzen Mr. Scott Smith Hospitals Mr. Daniel T. Murphy Ms. Cathy Tharp G. Richard Hastings,FACHE...... (816) 932-2000 Mr. Mark A. Olthoff Mr. Darren Walrod 4401 Wornall Rd. Mr. Daniel Owen Mr. Mike Waters Kansas City, MO 64111 Mr. Dennis D. Palmer Mr. Matt Wiltanger Fax: (816) 932-5990 Mr. William B. Prugh Mr. Wayne Wood Web Site: www.saint-lukes.org Mr. William E. Quirk E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. William S. Robbins, Jr. R Ms. Cheryl Bevel Ms. Marcia J. Rodgers Ms. Kimberly Cook Mr. Randal L. Schultz Ms. Corrine Everson Mr. Michael B. Shteamer The Raphael Hotel(LC) Hotels/Motels Mr. Eugene E. Fibuch Mr. Paul D. Sinclair Mr. John C. Francis Ms. Sandra Smith Mike Prekel...... (816) 756-3800 325 Ward Pkwy. Ms. Denise Lambert Mr. J. Harlan Stamper Ms. Sherry Marshall Mr. Richard P. Stitt Kansas City, MO 64112-2162 Fax: (816) 802-2131 Ms. Julie Quirin Mr. James C. Sullivan Ms. Nancy Seelen Mr. Tommy W. Taylor Web Site: www.raphaelkc.com E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Bill Tidd Mr. R. Lawrence Ward Mr. Tim Van Zandt Mr. William L. Yocum RF Fisher Electric Company(LC) Contractors—Electrical Service Management Group(LC) Power Group Companies(LC) Marketing Research & Analysis Insurance—Employee Benefit Consultants Gavin Seeley...... (913) 384-1500 1707 W. 39th Ave. Jessica Webber...... (816) 448-4500 David Power...... (913) 491-3280 210 W. 19th Terr. 12721 Metcalf Ave., Ste. 103 Kansas City, KS 66103 Fax: (913) 384-1503 Kansas City, MO 64108 Overland Park, KS 66213 Fax: (816) 448-4599 Fax: (913) 491-6379 Web Site: www.rffisher.com E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.servicemanagement.com Web Site: www.pgcompanies.com E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Tom Ferman Mr. Steve Hill Ms. Amber Klink Mr. Mark J. Avery Mr. Kris Nichols Mr. Chip Power Ms. Cindy Williams Mr. Jeff Wipperman Right Management(LC) Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza(LC) Consultants—Business Hotels/Motels PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP(LC) Nathan Wood...... (816) 931-4400 Accountants—Certified Public John Copeland...... (913) 451-1100 7300 W. 110th St., Ste. 800 770 W. 47th St. James L. Gegg...... (816) 472-7921 Kansas City, MO 64112-1802 1100 Walnut St., Ste. 1300 Overland Park, KS 66210 Fax: (913) 451-4546 Fax: (816) 931-3352 Kansas City, MO 64106 Web Site: www.right.com Web Site: www.sheraton.com/suitescountryclubplaza Fax: (816) 218-1890 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.pwcglobal.com Mr. Russ Creason Mr. Ed Stevens E-Mail: [email protected]

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Mr. Mack Harnden Mr. Michael Falk Ms. Catherine Lufkin Mr. John C. Martin Ms. Catherine Luskin Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.(LC) Mr. Dave Rudicel Mr. Patrick Magers Attorneys Mr. Richard E. Thode Mr. Vince Sabia John F. Murphy...... (816) 474-6550 a 2555 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108-2613 b Prudential Kansas City Realty(LC) Rockhurst University(LC) Fax: (816) 421-5547 c Real Estate—Residential Schools—Universities & Colleges Web Site: www.shb.com Michael Belzer...... (913) 661-8500 d Thomas Curran,O.S.F.S...... (816) 501-4250 E-Mail: [email protected] 8101 College Blvd., Ste. 130 1100 Rockhurst Rd. Mr. Christopher R. Carter e Overland Park, KS 66210-2671 Kansas City, MO 64110-2561 Ms. Vickie E. Day f Fax: (913) 661-8550 Fax: (816) 501-4293 Mr. Patrick Fanning Web Site: www.prukc.com Web Site: www.rockhurst.edu Ms. Sandra T. Hawley g E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. William L. Johnsmeyer Ms. Angie Davids h Ms. Fran Cashion Mr. William C. Martucci Mr. David Cooper Dr. Nancy DeBasio i Ms. Madeleine McDonough Mr. C. Patrick McLarney j Q RSM McGladrey, Inc./McGladrey & Pullen LLP(LC) Mr. Joseph M. Rebein k Accountants—Certified Public Ms. Terry J. Satterlee Ms. Mareta J. Smith l QC Holdings Companies(LC) Beth Soukup...... (816) 753-3000 Loans 4801 Main St., Ste. 400 Ms. Barbara Steffens m Andrea Allison-Putman...... (913) 234-5000 Kansas City, MO 64112 Mr. Burton Taylor n 9401 Indian Creek Pkwy., Ste. 1500 Fax: (816) 753-3299 Overland Park, KS 66210 Web Site: www.rsmmcgladrey.com o E-Mail: [email protected] Signature Flight Support(LC) Fax: (913) 234-5500 Ms Connie Benning Aircraft Sales & Service p Web Site: www.qcholdings.com Mr. Gregg Riess Bryan Orr...... (816) 842-8484 q Mr. Darren Walrod 10 Richards Rd. Mr. Darrin Andersen r Kansas City, MO 64116-4268 Mr. Mike Baker RubinBrown LLP(LC) Fax: (816) 480-3503 s Mr. Bill Banker Accountants—Certified Public Web Site: www.signatureflight.com t Ms. Pat Banks Todd R. Pleimann...... (913) 491-4144 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Bill Elvin 10975 Grandview Dr., Ste. 600 Mr. Gregory Gibson u Mr. Brian Elvin Overland Park, KS 66210 Mr. Frank Taylor v Ms. Tammy Huddleston Fax: (913) 491-6821 Mr. Tom Toth Mr. Tom Linafelt Web Site: www.rubinbrown.com w Ms. Rachael Lipsett E-Mail: [email protected] x Mr. Doug Nickerson Mr. David Copeland Mr. Brad Nordgulen Mr. Mark Counts y Mr. Doug Pittman Ms. Laura Garanzini z Ms. Cala Poltera Mrs. Mary Ramm

14 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 SNR Denton(LC) Ms. Betsy Morgan Garvin Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP(LC) Attorneys Ms. Priscilla Murray Attorneys Michelle Stark Kaufman...... (816) 460-2400 Mr. Nathan Orr, Esq. David W. Frantze...... (816) 842-8600 4520 Main St., Ste. 1100 Mr. H. Joseph Price 1201 Walnut St., Ste. 2900 Kansas City, MO 64111-7700 Mr. James T. Price, Esq. Kansas City, MO 64106 Fax: (816) 531-7545 Ms. Linda Salfrank, Esq. Fax: (816) 691-3495 Web Site: www.sonnenschein.com Mr. Richard W. Scarritt, Esq. Web Site: www.stinson.com Mr. Mitchell Albert Mr. David Seitter E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Katharina E. Babich Mr. Mark Thornhill Mr. Marc Albert Mr. Bruce E. Baty Ms. Julia Vander Weele Ms. Mary L. Barrier Mr. Rudolf H. Beese Mr. Douglas Weems Mr. Allen Blair Mr. Mark Bryant Mr. Patrick Whalen Ms. Janet C. Briscoe Mr. Bruce C. Davison Mr. Jack Whitacre Mr. Daniel D. Crabtree Mr. G. Robert Fisher Ms. Sue Willman Ms. Ann Cripe Mr. Chris S. Heller Mr. David Wing Mr. Kelly Daly Mr. Mark P. Johnson Ms. Carrie English Ms. Trina LeRiche Mr. Timothy J. Feathers Mr. I. Edward Marquette Sprint(LC) Mr. Michael Gibbons Mr. John F. Marvin Telecommunication Services Mr. John A. Granda Mr. Brian McGinley Debby Ballard...... (913) 794-2043 Mr. Chuck Hatfield Mr. Eric T. Mikkelson 6220 Sprint Pkwy. Mr. Mark D. Hinderks Mr. Martin J. Moderson Overland Park, KS 66251 Mr. Joseph F. Hipskino, Jr. Mr. James L. Moeller Fax: (913) 794-0151 Mr. C. Robert Monroe Mr. James C. Neeld Web Site: www.sprint.com Ms. Allison M. Murdock Mr. Steven L. Rist E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Brian O’Bleness Mr. John L. Snyder Mr. Paget Alves Mr. Kip A. Wiggins Ms. Margo C. Soule Mr. Rob Bryant Ms. Tricia A. Workman Mr. Bryan Stanley Ms. Kim Dixon Mr. Michael J. Van Dyke Mr. Craig Elford Mr. Patrick R. Fucik Stowers Institute for Medical Research(LC) Mr. Jerome T. Wolf LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Mr. Curtis E. Woods Mr. Jaime Jones Medical Research Mr. Karl Zobrist Mr. Bobby McMillin David A. Welte...... (816) 926-4000 Mr. Ralph Reid 1000 E. 50th St. Mr. Andre Smith Kansas City, MO 64110-2202 Social Security Administration, Fax: (816) 926-2000 Kansas City Region(LC) Web Site: www.stowers-institute.org Government Offices Sprint Center(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Interim Communications Director...... (816) 936-5740 Sports & Entertainment Facilities Mr. Richard W. Brown 601 E. 12th St., Rm. 1028 Brenda Tinnen...... (816) 949-7100 Dr. David Chao Kansas City, MO 64106 1407 Grand Blvd. Mr. David Latzman Fax: (816) 936-5727 Kansas City, MO 64106 Dr. William B. Neaves, PhD Web Site: www.socialsecurity.gov Fax: (816) 949-7118 Mr. James E. Stowers, Jr. E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.sprintcenter.com Mr. Rod Sturgeon Mr. Ken Powell E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Debra Thompson Mr. Michael Stiles Mr. David Anderson Ms. Elizabeth Meyers Ms. Shani Tate Ross Straub Construction Company, Inc.(LC) Sosland Companies, Inc.(LC) Kerri Troyer Contractors—General Publishers Ernest J. Straub,III...... (913) 451-8828 Charles S. Sosland...... (816) 756-1000 7775 Meadow View Dr. a 4800 Main St., Ste. 100 Staples Promotional Products(LC) Shawnee, KS 66227 Kansas City, MO 64112-2504 Promotional Products Fax: (913) 451-9617 b Fax: (816) 756-0494 Barbara A. Wells...... (913) 319-3100 Web Site: www.straubconstruction.com c 7500 W. 110th St. Web Site: www.sosland.com E-Mail: [email protected] d E-Mail: [email protected] Overland Park, KS 66210-2328 Mr. Parker Young Ms. Melanie Hepperly Fax: (913) 319-4977 e Web Site: www.staplespromotionalproducts.com E-Mail: [email protected] The Sunflower Group(LC) f Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP(LC) Ms. Shannon Davis Advertising—Sales & Promotion g Attorneys Mr. Mike Fraser Dennis Garberg...... (913) 890-0900 h Michael F. Saunders,Esq...... (816) 474-8100 Mr. Ted Steinmeyer 10561 Barkley, Ste. 300 1000 Walnut St., Ste. 1400 Ms. Melissa Walker Overland Park, KS 66212 i Kansas City, MO 64106-2140 Mr. Richard Witaszak Fax: (913) 307-8364 j Fax: (816) 474-3216 Web Site: www.sunflowergroup.com Web Site: www.spencerfane.com E-Mail: [email protected] k Mr. Gregory Ash State Street(LC) Mr. Justin Garberg l Financial Services Mr. J. Nick Badgerow, Esq. Ms. Judith M. Thomas m Mr. Daniel Boatright Andy Fry...... (816) 871-4100 Mr. Stanley Craven 801 Pennsylvania Ave. n Mr. Michael Delaney Kansas City, MO 64105 Superior Bowen Asphalt Co., LLC(LC) o Ms. Jeanne DeVeney Fax: (816) 871-9771 Contractors—Paving Mr. Kyle Elliott Web Site: www.statestreet.com Matthew J. Bowen...... (816) 921-8200 p Ms. Lisa A. Epps Dade, Esq. E-Mail: [email protected] 2501 Manchester Tfwy. q Mr. Ken Bergeron Kansas City, MO 64129 Ms. M. Elizabeth Fast, Esq. R Mr. Norman E. Fretwell, Esq. Ms. Dorrie Holland Fax: (816) 921-8251 Mr. Patrick Kelly Web Site: www.superiorbowen.com s Mr. Scott J. Goldstein t Mr. James Grice Ms. Terri Love E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Carl H. Helmstetter Mr. Bob Novellano u Mr. Richard H. Hertel, Esq. Mr. Marvin Rau v Mr. Michael Hockley Mr. David Kight w Mr. Ronald L. Langstaff, Esq. x Mr. Kenneth Mason Mr. Michael L. McCann y Mr. Peter Mirakian, III z

2011 leadership circle • 15 SureWest(LC) The Builders’ Association(LC) Truman Medical Centers(LC) Telecommunication Services Association—Commercial Contractors Hospitals Julie Reinhardt...... (913) 322-9614 Don Greenwell...... (816) 531-4741 John W. Bluford...... (816) 404-3504 14859 W. 95th St. 720 Oak St. 2301 Holmes St. Lenexa, KS 66215 Kansas City, MO 64106-1628 Kansas City, MO 64108-2677 Fax: (913) 322-9729 Fax: (816) 531-0622 Fax: (816) 404-3508 Web Site: www.kc.surewest.com Web Site: www.buildersassociation.com Web Site: www.trumed.org E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. David Ballew Mr. Allen E. Dillingham Ms. Mitzi Cardenas Mr. Ed Butler Ms. Tiffany Moore Ms. Ashley T. Dean Mr. Ken Johnson Mr. Tim Papuga Ms. Norma Delgado Ms. Catherine D. Disch Mr. Dmeter Dragovich Swope Community Enterprises(MBE)(LC) 360 Architecture(LC) Ms. Valerie Fulbright Health Care Centers Architects Mr. Gerard J. Grimaldi E. Frank Ellis...... (816) 627-2111 Marvin D. Manlove,AIA...... (816) 472-3360 Ms. Kathryn Knotts 4001 Blue Pkwy., Ste. 270 300 W. 22nd St. Ms. Marsha Morgan Kansas City, MO 64130 Kansas City, MO 64108 Ms. Lisa Odom Fax: (816) 448-2912 Fax: (816) 472-2100 Ms. Christal E. Watson Web Site: www.swopecommunity.org Web Site: www.360architects.com Mr. Cleveland Woodson E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Gary Brown Mr. James R. Calcara, AIA Mr. Michael M. Collins Mr. George Heinlein, AIA Tshibanda & Associates, LLC(MBE)(LC) Mr. Kant Doshi Mr. William E. Johnson, AIA Consultants—Management Ms. Cheryl Johnmeyer Mr. Brad Schrock, AIA Oscar Tshibanda...... (816) 389-8550 Mr. William Jones Ms. Melody Shoemaker 1717 Oak St. Mr. Patrick Kaufman Mr. Tracy Stearns Kansas City, MO 64108 Ms. Laura N. Lopez, MPA Mr. Tom Waggoner, AIA Web Site: www.tshibanda.com Ms. Sylvia Robinson E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Verneda Robinson Mr. Mark Sparks Time Warner Cable(LC) Cable Television T Sharon Lindenbaum...... (816) 358-5360 U 6550 Winchester Ave. Tension Envelope Corporation(LC) Kansas City, MO 64133-4671 UMB Financial Corporation(LC) Envelopes—Wholesale & Manufacturers Fax: (816) 358-7987 Banks William S. Berkley...... (816) 471-3800 Web Site: www.twckc.com J. Mariner Kemper...... (816) 860-7000 819 E. 19th St. E-Mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 419226 Kansas City, MO 64108-1781 Mr. Sean Curry Kansas City, MO 64141-6226 Fax: (816) 283-1498 Mr. Matt Derrick Fax: (816) 860-7610 Web Site: www.tension.com Ms. Debbie Lynch Web Site: www.umb.com E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Dale Unglesbee Ms. Dana Abraham Mr. Bert Berkley Mr. Rick S. Bennett The Honorable Richard L. Berkley Ms. Anne E. Bowman Mr. Bob Broadbear TK Access(LC) Mr. Thomas E. Brusnahan LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Ms. Susan Chrisite Elevators Terry D’Amore Mr. Bill Hogle Scott Zoetewey...... (816) 767-3100 Mr. Todd Duncan Mr. John Hotchkiss 4001 E. 138th St. Mr. Robert Elbert Mr. Dan Imler Grandview, MO 64030 Mr. Zach Fee a Mr. Greg Miller Fax: (816) 763-4467 Mr. Jeffrey P. Goble Ms. Deborah Schuler-Tupman Web Site: www.tkaccess.com Mr. William B. Greiner b Mr. Andrew Weed Mr. Thomas Felis Mr. Mike Hagedorn c Mr. Dave Williams Mr. Robert S. Harr d Tnemec Company, Inc.(LC) Mr. Jon J. Henderson Mr. Daryl Hunt e Terracon(LC) Paint Manufacturers Chase Bean...... (816) 483-3400 Mr. Brian Hutchin Engineers—Geotechnical Mr. Bradley R. Johnson f Kent Dvorak,P.E...... (913) 492-7777 123 W. 23rd Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116-3094 Mr. Randall P. Kancel g 13910 W. 96th Terr. Mr. R. Crosby Kemper, Jr. Lenexa, KS 66215 Fax: (816) 483-3969 h Web Site: www.tnemec.com Mr. Steve Kitts Fax: (913) 492-7443 Mr. Kevin E. Kramer i Web Site: www.terracon.com Mr. Peter F. Cortelyou Mr. Gary M. Jones Ms. Heather C. Miller j E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. John Misiewicz k Mr. Eric Gorman, PG, CHMM Mr. James L. Moffett Mr. Joseph Marsh, PE Trabon Printing Company, Inc.(LC) Mr. Leo J. Nunnink l Mr. Michael O’Grady, P.E. Printers Mr. Douglas F. Page m Mr. Richard Parsons Tim Trabon...... (816) 361-6279 Mr. David A. Proffitt n 430 E. Bannister Rd. Mr. Dennis R. Rilinger Kansas City, MO 64131-3010 Mr. James D. Rine o Teva Neuroscience, Inc.(LC) Pharmaceuticals Fax: (816) 361-0003 Mr. Matthew G. Robinson p Greg Westbrook...... (816) 508-5000 Web Site: www.trabonprinting.com. Mr. James A. Sangster, II E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Bradley J. Smith q 901 E. 104th St., Ste. 900 Kansas City, MO 64131 Mr. Mike Magerl Mr. Lawrence G. Smith r Fax: (816) 508-5015 Ms. Precious Stargell Mr. Thomas S. Terry s Web Site: www.tevaneuroscience.com Trigen-Kansas City Energy Corporation(LC) E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Randall J. Tharp t Energy Services Providers Mr. Kirk W. Vaughan Mr. Jon Congleton Jeffrey R. Dykes...... (816) 889-4900 u Mr. Larry R. Downey Mr. Clyde F. Wendel 115 Grand Blvd. Mr. Charles J. Wolf v Ms. Cheryl Flood Kansas City, MO 64106 Mrs. Denise Lynch Mr. Kenton A. Workman w Fax: (816) 842-4272 Mr. Michael McHugh Web Site: www.trigen.com x Mr. Brendan O’Grady Mr. Paul Rittman y Dr. Tom Smith, MD z

16 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 Union Pacific Railroad(LC) University of Missouri(LC) V Railroads Schools—Universities & Colleges Ben Jones...... (816) 399-1625 Mary Anne McCollum...... (573) 882-3138 Verizon Wireless(LC) 6455 E. Commerce Ave. 304 Jesse Hall Cellular Telephone Communications Executive Park, Ste. 200 Columbia, MO 65211 Brendan Fallis...... (913) 344-2002 Kansas City, MO 64120 Fax: (573) 864-5060 10740 Nall Ave., Ste. 400 Fax: (816) 399-1619 Web Site: www.missouri.edu Overland Park, KS 66211 Web Site: www.up.com E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (913) 344-2955 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Al Black Web Site: www.verizonwireless.com Mr Jim Young Mr. Brady J. Deaton E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Robert V. Duncan Ms. Nancy Bates Mr. Brian Foster Ms. Amy Frohloff United Healthcare Heartland States(LC) Dr. Shubhra Gangopadhyay Modda (Shiraz) Mantara Insurance—Health Mr. David Housh Mr. Justin Stiehr William C. Tracy...... (913) 663-6500 Mr. Chris S. Kelly ViraCor Laboratories(LC) 9900 W. 109th St., Ste. 200 Mr. Elliott McClelland Laboratories Overland Park, KS 66210-1405 Dr. Neil C. Olson, DVM John Martin...... (816) 347-0113 Fax: (913) 663-6561 Mr. Gary Westergren 1001 N.W. Technology Dr. Web Site: www.unitedhealthcare.com Mr. Steve Wyatt, JD Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: (816) 347-0143 Mr. Rob Broomfield University of Missouri-Kansas City(LC) Web Site: www.viracor.com Ms. Patti Cain E-Mail: [email protected] Dr. Tony Sun Schools—Universities & Colleges Leo E. Morton...... (816) 235-1000 Mr. Michael L. Williams 5100 Rockhill Rd. VML, Inc.(LC) Mr. Keith Wisdom Kansas City, MO 64110-2446 Fax: (816) 235-5588 Advertising Agencies & Counselors Web Site: www.umkc.edu Matt Anthony...... (816) 283-0700 The University of Kansas(LC) 250 Richards Rd. Schools—Universities & Colleges E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Arif Ahmed Kansas City, MO 64116-4279 Bernadette Gray-Little...... (785) 864-3131 Fax: (816) 283-0954 230 Strong Hall Mr. Danny Baker LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Gayatri Bhatt Web Site: www.vml.com 1450 Jayhawk Blvd. Ms. Michelle Cunningham E-Mail: [email protected] Lawrence, KS 66045-7535 Ms. Betty M. Drees, MD Mr. Eric Baumgartner Fax: (785) 864-4120 Linda Edwards Mr. Jim Bellinghausen Web Site: www.ku.edu Ms. Dee Evans Mr. Craig Braasch E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Karen Hemmingford Mr. Jon Cook Ms. Gail Agrawal Ms. R. Kaye Johnston Mr. Gard Gibson Mr. Danny Anderson Dr. Ravi Kallur Mr. Scott McCormick Mr. Ken Audus Mr. Troy Lillebo Mr. John Mulvihill Mr. Bill Beedles Ms. Jessica Lister Ms. Morgan Overman Mr. Stuart Bell Mr. Ronald MacQuarrie Ms. Debbi Vardeven Ms. Ann Brill Mr. Robert Piepho Ms. Kristi Veitch Dr. Robert M. Clark Ms. Linna Place Ms. Beth Wade Mr. Frank DeSalvo, Jr. Dr. Michael J. Reed Mr. John Gaunt Mr. Kevin J. Saale Dr. Rick Ginsberg Ms. Karen Schreiner W Dr. Robert E. Hemenway Mr. David Stallings Ms. Jennifer Jordan Dr. Kevin Truman Waddell & Reed, Inc.(LC) Ms. Mary Ellen Kondrat Ms. Sidne Ward Financial Services Dr. Carol Rose Ms. Kimberly Young Hank Herrmann...... (913) 236-2000 a Ms. Sara Rosen 6300 Lamar Ave. P.O. Box 29217 b Mr. Joseph Steinmetz URS Corporation(LC) Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9217 Ms. Denise Stephens Engineers c Mr. Steve Warren Dean Vakas...... (913) 344-1000 Web Site: www.waddell.com d Mr. Keith Yehle 8300 College Blvd., Ste. 200 Ms. TyNecshya Brown Overland Park, KS 66210-2603 Mr. Michael G. Gerken, Sr. e Fax: (913) 344-1011 Ms. Melissa Griffin The University of Kansas Athletics Department(LC) f Web Site: www.urscorp.com Mr. Brian Gulley Schools—Universities & Colleges E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. William D. Howey, Jr. g Sheahon Zenger...... (785) 864-3143 Mr. Richard Johannes Ms. Erlene Reno h Allen Fieldhouse Ms. Patricia L. Jones Ms. Angela Robinson i 1651 Naismith Dr. Mr. Dave Kocour Mr. Michael Strohm Lawrence, KS 66045 Mr. Denny Retter Ms. Catherine Stump j Fax: (785) 864-5035 Mr. Todd Wanless Mr. John Sundeen, Jr. k Web Site: www.kuathletics.com Mr. Mike Wickman E-Mail: [email protected] l Mr. Jim Marchiony US BANK(LC) m Banks Wagner Industries, Inc.(LC) Mark R. Jorgenson...... (816) 871-2395 Warehouses—Public n The University of Kansas Hospital(LC) 120 W. 12th St., Ste. 510 John E. Wagner,Jr...... (816) 421-3520 o Hospitals Kansas City, MO 64105-1919 1201 E. 12th Ave. Bob Page...... (913) 588-1270 Fax: (816) 871-2672 North Kansas City, MO 64116-4306 p 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Drop 3011 Web Site: www.usbank.com Fax: (816) 421-2568 q Kansas City, KS 66160-7200 Ms. Susan K. Buckley Web Site: www.wagnerindustries.com Fax: (913) 588-1280 Ms. Lynn Craghead E-Mail: [email protected] r Web Site: www.kumed.com Mr. Robert W. Healy Mr. John E. Wagner, Sr. s Ms. Jenny Inghram Mr. Tony Janssen Mr. Jon Jackson Ms. Arlene Mockapetris T Mr. Turner Pettway Wal-Mart #4553(MBE)/(WBE)(LC) u Ms. Jan L. Scaletta Department Stores Ms. Charlene R. Smyly Paul Owens...... (816) 313-1183 v 11601 E. US 40 Hwy. w Kansas City, MO 64133 x Fax: (816) 313-6273 Web Site: www.wal-mart.com y Ms. Kim Zimmerman z

2011 leadership circle • 17 Walgreens District Office(LC) X Drug Stores NOTES Vickie Matt...... (913) 236-7271 Xerox Corporation(LC) 4350 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Ste. 127 Fairway, KS 66205 Printer Sales & Service Fax: (913) 236-8929 Nicholas Finn...... (913) 661-1200 Web Site: www.walgreens.com 7501 College Blvd E-Mail: [email protected] Overland Park, KS 66210 Mr. Jeff McKillop Fax: (913) 661-1315 Mr. Jeff Rein Web Site: www.xerox.com E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Steve Butler Walton Construction Company, LLC(LC) Mr. Herschel Davis Contractors—General Mr. Steven C. Jones Richard Foster...... (816) 753-2121 Mr. Jim Killion 3252 Roanoke Rd. Mr. John Knorr Kansas City, MO 64111-3787 Mr. Darren McChesney Fax: (816) 753-8433 Ms. Melynn Sight Web Site: www.waltonbuilt.com Mr. Al Zeppenfeld E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Skip Johnson Y Mr. Michael Reardon Mr. Doak Stitt YRC Worldwide Inc.(LC) Transportation Providers The Westin Crown Center Hotel(LC) William Zollars...... (913) 696-6100 Hotels/Motels 10990 Roe Ave. Steve Shalit...... (816) 474-4400 P.O. Box 7563 One East Pershing Rd. Overland Park, KS 66211-1213 Kansas City, MO 64108-2599 Fax: (913) 266-6587 Fax: (816) 283-4902 Web Site: www.yrcw.com Web Site: www.westin.com/kansascity E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Pamela Simpson Mr. Mills TenEyck Mr. Rick Wing

Westrope(LC) Insurance Kevin Westrope...... (816) 842-8222 801 W. 47th St., Ste. 500 Kansas City, MO 64112-1239 Fax: (816) 842-3081 Web Site: www.westrope.com LEADERSHIP CIRCLE E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Lydia Bauer Mr. Michael C. Breeding Mr. Phil Kennedy a Mr. John Klag b Ms. Jill Truitt c White Goss Bowers March Schulte & d Weisenfels(LC) e Attorneys f James C. Bowers,Jr...... (816) 753-9200 4510 Belleview, Ste. 300 g Kansas City, MO 64111 h Fax: (816) 753-9201 i Web Site: www.whitegoss.com E-Mail: [email protected] j Mr. Harold Goss k Mr. Aaron March l Mr. Dale Schulte Mr. John ‘Nip’ Weisenfels m Mr. Michael T. White n o Willis of Greater Kansas, Inc.(LC) Insurance p Mindy Rosenberg...... (913) 339-0800 q 12980 Metcalf, Ste. 500 r Overland Park, KS 66213 Fax: (913) 498-4493 s Web Site: www.willis.com t E-Mail: [email protected] u Mr. Paty Daves V w x y Z

18 • THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 Truman Medical Centers Vital to our community.

At Truman Medical Centers (TMC), • Serve as one of our community’s our mission is simple: to provide first responders for local/regional accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare to emergency disasters our community — Jackson County and • Deliver more than one-third of all babies Kansas City, Mo. — regardless of one’s born in Jackson County ability to pay. • Employ more than 4,300 people TMC is a critical component of our • Offer a combined capacity of 380 beds, area’s healthcare system, with two acute including 78 inpatient mental health beds care hospitals and a comprehensive and 212 long- term care beds adult mental health facility, in addi- • Have more than 20 on-site language tion to primary care clinics and other interpreters and provides translation ser- outreach services. A full one-third of vices for approximately 150 languages uncompensated healthcare provided in the community is provided by TMC. National recognition TMC is the primary teaching TMC has been recognized as: John W. Bluford hospital for the University of Missouri- • One of the top five academic Kansas City Schools of Medicine, medical centers, by the University Health Denistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. System Consortiums A message from John W. Bluford, As a comprehensive, multi-faceted, • A National Center of Excellence in chief executive officer, not-for-profit healthcare system,TMC Women’s Health by the Department of Truman Medical Centers serves all patient demographics, Health and Human Services and chair-elect of the regardless of ethnic or socioeconomic • One of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospi- American Hospital Association backgrounds. tals (by Hospitals and Health Networks of the American Medical Association) At Truman Medical Centers, the Better. For Everyone. • 2007 Health Resources and Services health and comfort of our patients Last year, TMC provided $108 mil- Administration Medal of Honor for is our main concern. All of our lion in uncompensated primary, special- Organ Donation employees, physicians and volun- ty and inpatient care to the uninsured teers share a commitment to provid- and many other lower-income people. ing high-quality care with warmth, We serve a diverse group of vulner- compassion and personal attention. able populations and provide critically TMC has earned a strong reputa- important services that might otherwise tion for being the largest provider be absent. of safety net medical care for unin- While shouldering this responsibility, sured and under-insured patient. I’m TMC holds itself highly accountable for proud of TMC’s success in main- providing the highest possible standards taining top quality, state-of-the-art of care. We are tremendously proud healthcare for all patients, despite of the quality of care and services our the growing challenges facing safety patients receive. It is the result of the net hospitals in this country. In fact, innovation, teamwork, compassion and TMC is not only surviving, but thriv- attention to detail that is at the heart of ing in today’s difficult environment. the TMC culture. More and more healthcare decision- That’s why TMC is better. For makers in our community are seeing everyone. TMC as a place to receive top-quality healthcare for anyone. I hope you Truman Medical Centers: look at TMC this way, too. • Admit 21,000 patients and han- I invite you to tour our facili- dle more than 306,000 medical ties and see for yourself all that outpatient visits and 240,000 mental TMC offers, and why I am so tre- health visits annually. mendously proud of our healthcare • Treat approximately 98,000 emer- system. gency room patients

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