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Working Together for KC
Referred to as the “Coalition of the Willing,” our investors are a group of companies, organizations and communities who come together to make a real and lasting difference in the Kansas City region.
MISSION: Engage the world to invest in the OneKC region.
Two States. One Heart.
Watch the 2025 Year-in-Review to get an idea about the impact KCADC has on the KC region.
Our Impact
This snapshot highlights companies recruited to the KC region over the past five years, thanks to investors whose support makes this work possible.
Investor Engagement + Benefits
KCADC provides investors with meaningful ways to engage while supporting the region’s growth.
Exclusive Events
Our events connect investors with peers, leaders and the deals shaping Kansas City. Enjoy expert speakers, exclusive content, and a front-row seat to the region’s growth.
Elevate Your Organization
KCADC promotes Kansas City’s assets, industries and brands to media and audiences around the world, putting the region—and our investors—on a global stage. Locally, visibility grows through sponsorships and participation alongside top companies at key events.
Resources + Tools
KCADC provides a full suite of talent recruitment tools to help attract and retain top employees. Our team of industry experts and research professionals is ready to support your business with deep sector knowledge and data-driven insights.
Our Investors
Strong partnerships are a difference-maker, and our investors play a vital role in the region’s growth.
Guided by Leadership
The strategic direction of KCADC is guided by some of the region’s best minds, and we are grateful for their time and contributions.
KCADC Board of Directors
KCADC Co-Chair
Rob Bratcher | Commerce Bank
KCADC Co-Chair
David Campbell | Evergy
KCADC Immediate Past Co-Chair
Ora Reynolds | Hunt Midwest
Libby Abbruzzese | Actalent, Aerotek & Aston Carter
Jeremy Bechtold | Saint Luke’s – BJC Health System
Matt Benge | AssuredPartners – A Gallagher Company
Dr. Roger Best | University of Central Missouri
Jeff Blaesing | JE Dunn Construction
Rob Broomfield | UnitedHealthcare
Weston Buckley | LANE4 Property Group
Jay Currie Campbell | Multistudio | Representing KC Global Design – Ex-Officio
Greg Canuteson | City of Liberty, MO
Jeff Carson | Enterprise Bank & Trust
Arthur Cheatham | Spire, Inc.
Chelsee Chism | Representing The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK
Lance Claiborne | The Builders, a chapter of the AGC
Kipp Cooper | Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS
Melissa Cooper | Kansas City Aviation Department | Representing Kansas City, MO
Keith Copaken | Copaken Brooks
Tim Cowden | Kansas City Area Development Council
Taylor Dunn | Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
Rachel Dwiggins | Forvis Mazars
Jay Felton | Lathrop GPM LLP
Mike Fenske | Burns & McDonnell
Penny Postoak Ferguson | Representing Johnson County, KS
Scott Fillmore | Lockton Companies
R Michael Frazier | ReeceNichols Real Estate
Jeff Gattis | Nabholz Construction
Robin Broder Gibson | Henderson Companies
Lisa Ginter | CommunityAmerica Credit Union
David Hall | Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Kevin Honomichl | BHC, Inc.
Jenny Housley | Blue KC
Jim Jarrett | GBA
Sheri Johnson | McCownGordon Construction Company
Michael Kanaley | Global Prairie
Michelle Kay | Enterprise Mobility
Megan Knoblauch | RubinBrown LLP
Todd LaSala | Stinson LLP
Tracey Lewis | Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City
Mark Long | Newmark Zimmer | Representing KC SmartPort – Ex-Officio
Shawn Long | The University of Kansas Health System
Matt Makes | Turner Construction Company
Korb Maxwell | Polsinelli PC
Matt Mayer | Busey Bank
Matt Michaelis | Emprise Bank
Melissa Ford Molloy | Park University
Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe | H&R Block
Richard Muller | VanTrust Real Estate, LLC
Kyle Myers | PNC Bank
Dean Newton | Delta Dental of Kansas and Surency Life & Health
Maria O’Dell | Group O’Dell Real Estate Team
Roshann Parris | Parris Communications, Inc. | Representing the Greater KC Chamber – Ex-Officio
Dexter Phillips | Musselman & Hall Contractors
Stacie Prosser | Kansas City Business Journal
Stephen Reintjes, Sr. MD | NKC Health
Charles Renner | Husch Blackwell LLP
Larry Rideaux, Jr., Ed.D. | Metropolitan Community College | Representing Kansas City, MO
Clinton Robinson | Black & Veatch
Chad Rock | BMO
Martin T. Rucker II | Martin T. Rucker Development, LLC
John Russ | UMB Bank, n.a.
Ryan Schroeder | Russell
Reid Schultz | R/S Electric Corp.
Joanne Sebby | Fiserv
Amy Lee Sewell | Lockton Companies | Representing TeamKC – Ex-Officio
Matt Sheets | FNBO
Jon Stephens | Port KC
Jacob Vogel | Cerris
Kristen Walters | Panasonic Energy of North America
Richard Wetzel | Centric
Patrick Whalen | Spencer Fane LLP
Bridgette Williams | Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City
Ben Wolfe, Ph.D. | Kansas State University
Scott Woodward | MarksNelson, a Springline company
Building Partnerships and Vision Together
Membership in KCADC is an investment in the KC region’s future. Partner with us to influence Kansas City’s growth, strengthen your corporate presence, build valuable relationships and stay ahead of what’s driving regional progress.
Jennifer Lyon
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