SCULPTURE-INSPIRER: Without Limitsa 25-foot tall sculpture installation by artist Tom Corbinpays tribute to McDonnells role in downtown revitalization through DST and beyond. At the time of his death, Jay Briscoe had an estimated ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Buttermilk pie., MARK JORGENSON PASSION/HOBBY: Family and golf. BEST ADVICE: Remember that everyone needs to earn respect from everyone every day; a title doesnt guarantee respect. BUCKET LIST NO. This attorney learned to climb mountains in his youth, which probably came in handy when scaling the steep incline that is law school. While still in college, Gus Griffin helped teach a man to read so that he was able to get a promotion at work. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: John Kreamer, managing partner of Gage & Tucker. BUCKET LIST NO. Collins also serves with Park University, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas Citys Economic Advisory Council and Kansas City Streetcar Authority. We were lucky to have him in KC. Bill Krueger needed just a year to reach its board of managers, and in less than a decade, revenues grew six-foldabout 600 million good reasons for his rise to president in 2003 and CEO in 2005. COLLEGE: B.A., Political Science, University of Connecticut; J.D., Washington & Lee University School of Law COLLEGE: B.A., Westminster College FAVORITE MOVIE: 12 Angry Men. COLLEGE: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Tech; M.B.A., Rockhurst University He backs that legal expertise up with years of medical studies at the UMKC School of Medicine. It has been in Kansas City for more than 125 years. Mark Brandmeyercurrently lives in Gravois Mills, MO; in the past Mark has also lived in Mission Hills KS, Lake Quivira KS and Mission KS. COLLEGE: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit; M.B.A., Wilmington University KAUFFMAN FAMILY TREE: Before founding Enturia, Brandmeyer served as president of the scientific division of Marion Laboratories, founded by one of the regions most revered entrepreneurs, Ewing Kauffman. CONTRARIAN VIEWS: As a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets key interest rates, George has consistently argued for higher ratesnudged up slowlyto reflect an economy that is slowly regaining strength. He believes in approaching it all with a sense of humor, faith, a concern for people and a strong work ethic. He has said, I intend to succeed in our efforts to continue to make this county one we can all be proud of.. Maybe not truly a CEO but a tremendous leader who stood in the face of overwhelming circumstances, called upon friends for help, encouraged and empowered people to never lose faith and focus and persisted to see Britain and Europe free from tyranny. The company was worth US$5 billion after 25 years when she sold it, and now she rakes in additional cash through inspirational speaker gigs. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Paul Copaken, my father and mentor. I admire the respectful nature of former UCLA basketball coach John Woodens leadership while also setting high standards for his players. PRESIDENT/CEO, ECCO SELECT. Say yes to new opportunities and be confident you will get rewarded down the line. The co-founding Thermote family assigned young Els Thermote to the U.S. operations, TVH Americas, in 2003, and since then, shes promoted robust growth and turned the company into a leader in materials-handling equipment and supplies. AFFILIATIONS: Larson currently serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Kansas School of Engineering and has previously served as chairman or director on a number of boards within industry, academia, and financial institutions. BUCKET LIST NO. CHAIRMAN, KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: CEO-turned-professor, Clayton Christensen. Equity sources: NorthPoint has raised COLLEGE: Bachelors, Mathematics and Computer Science, MidAmerica Nazarene University Do more than you are asked or expected to do. COLLEGE: B.S., B.S.N., M.S., University of Kansas RICK LAVELOCK 1: Travel to countries in Europe. With the analytical skills of an accountant and the insight of an attorney, David has long been a top executive in what the energy industry calls midstream transportation services. COLLEGE: B.A., University of Kansas; M.B.A., University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School of Finance To prepare for that journey, build on your core strengths, while accumulating additional skills along the way. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Pizza: pepperoni, bacon, black olives.. FAST GROWTH: With revenues of nearly $230 million in 2015, Wachter grew by more than 50 percent in just three years. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Gordon Moore, Intel. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: I have never really looked at CEOs as role models or emulated any of them. Half a century later, that one-man shop has blossomed into Ferrellgas Partners, a Fortune 1000 company that has more than 3,600 employees, and serves roughly 1 million customers in every state and Puerto Rico. 1: Getting a hole-in-one. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Salmon.. RECOGNITION: Kansan of the Year (Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas), Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame, Executive of the Year (Kansas City Sports Commission). MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Bryan Cook, Central Bancompany, for the successful management of the family banking company as the fourth-generation CEO. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Theres no one, big thing. MAURICE WATSON BEST ADVICE: Treat everyone the right way. One of his first moves was bringing the company to Kansas City, tapping into the culture and talent that have made it an emerging tech hotbed. BUCKET LIST NO. COLLEGE: George Mason University, Physical Education BUCKET LIST NO. We believe, he says, we are changing the way people do real estate business in Kansas City and in our other markets, as well., COLLEGE: Michigan State University Honors College PETER MALLOUK He operates on a platform that lasers in on education, employment efficiency and enforcement. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: I most admire those who get engaged in civic betterment. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate-chip cookies.. PASSION/HOBBY: Family, politics, wine, golf. Consistently work hard and smart. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Since coming to Kansas City, I have become a huge fan of barbeque., PATRICK STUEVE 1: Buying a blue 1957 T-Bird and driving across the country along Route 66. MANAGING PARTNER, LATHROP & GAGE. PASSION/HOBBY: Bird hunting. 1: Sailing the islands of the world. He had incredible presence, and people thought he was tough. Not the least among them were three sons who succeeded him as chief executive, including Mariner Kemper, the current chairman. Today, hes the principal owner. LINDA HANSON PASSION/HOBBY: Lake living and ranching. PRESIDENT/CEO, CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, Since joining the Topeka-based bank in 1996, John Dicus has been transformative, overseeing its conversion from a mutual savings association to a stock savings bank in 1999, and in 2010, the second-step conversion from mutual holding company. Zane Burke says the biggest professional achievements arent necessarily defined by a few distinct moments, but by building relationships over time. 1: Ive always wanted to visit the Great Wall of China. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Gerald Gering who gave me my first administrative position. His organization is leading a portfolio of transportation, trade, commerce and real estate development activity along the Missouri River and elsewhere. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Irv Hockaday (formerly of Hallmark). Back then, before the Internet, ATMs were the thing, and cash flowed into Europe. COLLEGE: Ph.D., Marketing, University of Kansas Since then, it has grown to account for up to 5 percent of U.S. stock market sales volume, thanks to its unique algorithms that add liquidity to those markets. Hes just locked down a seventh term in the U.S. House, representing the district that includes most of Kansas Citys urban core. COLLEGE: B.S., Finance, New York University PHILANTHROPY: Among the Ward familys gifts to the University of Kansas was $12 million for the renovation of Allen Fieldhouse. BUCKET LIST NO. He, too, earned a doctoral degree at KU. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: There is an important balance between being respectful and having high expectations. Senior living. 1: Trekking in Nepal to Everest base camp., KAREN DANIEL BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Taking Capitol Federal public in 1999 and 2010. HOME| SCIENTIFIC ROOTS: Kissel is from a family of healthcare professionals, including physicians and pharmacy-related professions. Focus on all that you dont know, because big fundamentals are likely changing. He sits on boards at Olathe Chamber of Commerce, KVC Health Systems, Johnson County Community College Foundation and Union Station Kansas City. PRESIDENT, JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. COLLEGE: B.S., Government, M.B.A., Harvard University I love driving (relaxing and meditative), and Kansas City is great for thatalmost no traffic! Thats a large part of what MARC does, aligning local government interests in hopes of prudent planning and delivering more efficient services. Ronnie Burt knows what a good time is: Hes in the business of selling memory-making experiences at VisitKC, the citys face for recruiting business conventions and promoting tourism. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Ronnie Burt at Visit KC. Under Smitty Belchers leadership, his company, nationally recognized for its safety standards and quality craftsmanship, brought in revenue of more than $210 million in 2015. 1: Travel with Peggy to Australia, New Zealand and Africa Once the merger is completed, the BancAbility concept will fade away. He worked at the bank earlier in his career. Run your business like you own it. It stood at No. Working well with others, critical to success is being a team player. COLLEGE: B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Rockhurst University PASSION/HOBBY: Trying to create the perfect beef jerky in my smoker. Proud of what he calls a world class team, he sees himself as an advocate for his team members and ultimately wants to help them achieve their ultimate career goals. Please email DBoone@Ingrams.com. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Meg Whitman, my boss at eBay. Although still somewhat new to Kansas City, Iammarino brought with him Midwestern values that have helped him feel right at home in the local business community. Thats why she sat on the board of the Kansas City Symphony for 18 years, and has served on the boards for Starlight Theatre and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, among others. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: 2013 Top Plaintiff Verdict, 2010 Top Plaintiff Verdict, 2005 Missouri Lawyer of the Year (Missouri Lawyers Weekly) and Best Lawyers in America (U.S. News and World Report), among others. This year, VML was recognized by Advertising Age as one of the top 10 agencies in that sector, and Cooks charge is to forge strategic relationships with some of the worlds best-known brands, like Ford, Colgate-Palmolive, Kellogg, Pepsi and Wendys. Previously, Cole focused on building BKDs presence in higher education and insurance regionally and is still a resource on those industries for the firm. Successful company, great leader and a good person. Put the customer at the center of everything you do. He dreamed big, honed the vision, hired the best talent, modeled the work ethic needed to be successful, demonstrated an ability to execute on plan and learned from failure. He built his business from the ground up. I might be able to claim her as my biggest professional achievement as well, because she is studying engineering at the University of Missouri. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Bill Gates built a fabulous company, but now his focus is squarely on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and helping others. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate cake., NEELI BENDAPUDI This former U.S. Justice Department trial attorney also works with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Greater Kansas City, the Civic Council and other organizations. BILLION-DOLLAR CLUB: Euronet went public in 1997, three years after launch, and soared to $1.6 billion in annual revenues over the next 18 years. COLLEGE: B.A., University of North Texas; M.S., Medical Management, University of Texas-Dallas; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch Today, its the biggest bank in the state, with $9.26 billion in assets. 1: Complete my tour of Major League stadiums. Date of Birth. My wife and I are fortunate to have been to 100 countries., PATRICK WHALEN MOST-ADMIRED CEO: I think Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, has done well both in business and in corporate social responsibility efforts. Also, find and train your replacement. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Neal Patterson (Cerner), because he brings imagination to the table. HIRING FRENZY: Netsmart has grown from 185 local employees during its first year here to more than 500 today. Among the causes it backs are Olathe Medical Center Hospice House, Project Graduation for the Olathe and Gardner Edgerton School Districts and Toys for Tots. COLLEGE: B.S., Wichita State University; J.D., University of Kansas School of Law CHAIRMAN, REAL ESTATE, LEWIS RICE. DOWNTOWN TIES: Herzog Contracting was a main contractor for the Downtown Kansas City streetcar starter line that opened last May. PASSION/HOBBY: Local, American and International History. He is a great role model. Real Name. BEST ADVICE: Listen more than you talk, and be humble. Its a job that will never be finished, he says, but I want to advance it to the point where UMKC has a really powerful impact on our community, especially with regard to urban youth outcomes., COLLEGE: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tuskeege University; M.A., Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Peanut butter., JULIE BROWNE PASSION/HOBBY: Golf., MIKE MADDOX MOST-ADMIRED CEO: President Jimmy Carter. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Becoming a Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL after being drafted #222. His community activity includes Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, Hall Family Foundation, among other interests. CHAIRMAN, MCDOWELL RICE SMITH & BUCHANAN. OWNER, CABLE DAHMER AUTO GROUP. COLLEGE: B.S., Computer and Electrical Engineering, Purdue University PASSION/HOBBY: Golf is my No. Some youll see as naturals; some you may take issue with, and some not on this list will, in readers minds, be missing. He is also a Lt. Success is a result of preparation and preparation is derived from hard work. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Chicken or Italian.. Success and failure are mercurial; they come and go. He is co-leader of the food and agribusiness industry group, and a member of the commercial litigation and class and derivative actions client service groups. Several places on our list include Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat., DAVID FEESS MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Carroll Kimballa past president of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association. Always have a healthy respect for what you dont know, and very importantly, become an aggressive listener. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Creating, developing and nurturing a company culture that all of us at Balls Food Stores can be proud to be associated with. From a seedling planted by brothers Allen and James Block in 1946, a tree has branched out, and one of the branches is overseen by Ken Block, who founded BRES in 2009 and built it into a billion-dollar production powerhouse. PRESIDENT/CEO, AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS. PRESIDENT/CEO, LIBERTY HOSPITAL. If you want to succeed, you have to work harder and often longer than the next guy or gal. BEST ADVICE: Be committed but flexible in career paths and opportunities. 1: Going to the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. For 35 years, Nebraska native Mark Jorgenson has been a pillar of philanthropic and civic engagement in his adopted BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Leading Polsinelli from 90 lawyers in 3 offices in 1998 to 800 lawyers in 20 offices today. COLLEGE: B.S., Tennessee Technological University; J.D., University of Kansas Work hard, learn your industry, and spend less than you make. Find the path that works. BEST ADVICE: Invest in yourself, get all the education you can, take vacations and make time for family and friends. BREAKING BARRIERS: In 1991, Cleaver became the first African-American to be elected mayor of Kansas City. He took over after his dads retirement in 1989 and is joined at work by his wife, Nancy, and a third generation in their sons Aaron and Ryan. PREVIOUS STOP: Before joining the foundation, Wilkerson spent five years as an estate-planning associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. BUCKET LIST NO. He was one of the first Childrens Mercy trustees I met twenty-four years ago. BUCKET LIST NO. COLLEGE: Bachelors, Journalism, University of Oklahoma CONTACT US, The Most Powerful Business Leaders in the Kansas City Area. Foster is best known as the lead singer of the band Foster, the People. Jonathan Kemper can, and he can trace their careers, too: His great-grandfather was the patriarch for two lines of banks here. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company. Sometimes Mark goes by various nicknames including Mark F Bradmeyer, Mark F Brandmeyer and Mark F Brandmeye. Through his philanthropy, he has used his great success and great wealth to benefit others, especially our public education system. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Jeff Bezos.
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