CREATIVE SPARK: Kansas Citys increasing reputation for high-quality creative-sector services is often attributed to the presence of Hallmark, which still boasts roughly 500 artists, designers, stylists, writers, editors, Web designers, and photographers developing products here. This third-generation head of the family business recommends firsthand experience of every job in an organization to help leaders make good decisions. Don Greenwells role with the Builders Association gives him a keen understanding that a community doesnt move ahead unless its re-inventing itself, physically as well as psychologically. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Herb Kelleher. BEST ADVICE: Find great mentors. DEBBIE WILKERSON PASSION/HOBBY: Spending time with family and friends is something I am passionate about, above all else., BILL HALL COMPANY INFLUENCE: Sprint was #1 on Ingrams first-ever Corporate Report 100 ranking of fastest growing companies, and for years was the largest private employer in the Kansas City region. It takes a long time to get really good at something. BUCKET LIST NO. COLLEGE: B.A., Accounting, University of Texas-Arlington; J.D., St. Marys University Law School, San Antonio BEST ADVICE: If you work hard and play nice, you will do well. In college, he sold homes for his fathers real estate business, then he went into corporate banking, got to know a client called Santa Fe Pacific Corp., and before long found himself in the railroad business for a while. 1: Experience life with grandchildren. Forbes reports that Walter is a self-made billionaire. BUCKET LIST NO. Larsons own technical background covers capital programming, planning, design and construction management for transportation systems. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: I am going with Ewing Kauffman. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Nebraska corn-fed tenderloin steak.. BEST ADVICE: Get your hands into the business and do not delegate, but share the leadership roles with those who can lead. Kornitzer Capital is a Mission-based investment powerhouse, serving more than 5,000 accounts with a combined $7.21 billion in assets under management. CO-FOUNDER, PERUVIAN CONNECTION, Back in the 1970s, Hurlbut was researching anthropology. FOUNDER, BATS GLOBAL MARKETS. 1: See above, ha-ha. DIFFERENT PATH: After spending a few years at UMB after college, Kemper headed to China, where he taught English for a year. Exhibit leadership skills by having vision and also with creative thinking. He has held roles throughout the organization and worked extensively with multiple state departments of transportation, toll authorities, transit agencies, airports, counties and municipalities. The current CEO is just 14 years into his run, most notably marked by the companys pivot to address on-line competition, and most significantly with the decision last year to split the $3.8 billion enterprise into three operating units. 1: Coach athletics full time., This CEO with a sailing bucket-list wish is at the helm of Kansas Citys leading healthcare provider, with seven hospitals, three freestanding surgery centers, seven urgent cares and employing more than 9,600 people. Colonel in the Air Force Air National Guard Judge Advocate General Corps. EMPLOYMENT MUSCLE: Only a couple of hundred people work from the headquarters building in Merriam, but Seaboard has more than 25,000 employees worldwide. PERSONAL MEMORY: As a child, Ward had a birthday party at a company candy plant. He is also author and/or co-author of numerous articles and books, first-chair veteran of dozens of jury trials, seven-figure verdict winner and a member of several civic and professional organizations. BEST ADVICE: One of my favorite sayings we use at BKD, is integrity trumps economics every time. This philosophy should dictate how you do business and living it will give you crystal-clear solutions to difficult problems. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: It is tough to name just one. 1: Children. BILL CLARKSON, JR. BEST ADVICE: Act with integrity. One reason Kansas City has the reputation it does for outsized philanthropy is because of the work Jan Kreamer turned in as president and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, which saw its asset base grow from $14 million to $1 billion during her tenure. K Small Business of the Year. 1: Really too many to list, but most importantly, making memories every day. ADVICE TO YOUNG EXECS: Love what you are doing, and truly enjoy who you are doing it with. If you do the right thing long enough for your clients and your company, you will ultimately succeed. BUCKET LIST NO. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Having Burns & McDonnell recognized as a best place to work. COLLEGE: B.S., D.V.M. He is extremely genuine, has the utmost ethics and integrity, always puts others first and is committed to making greater Kansas City and others more successful. James became chancellor of MCC in 2010 after a long career in public safety, and will retire at the end of the current school year. FDIC-willing, a new bank will break into the list of the regions largest soon, but it wont be new to the market: A network of seven banks that shared a marketing presence has filed to become one, under the flag of Security Bank of Kansas City. STATS: Over his playing career, Cherry had 927 tackles, 50 interceptions, 688 return yards and a touchdown. Hes also a one-man civic whirlwind, with causes and organizations that promote a better quality of life here. I never want to become complacent with what I may have already accomplished. That can only bode well for the region, as he leads the strategic direction and vision for the council. COLLEGE: B.B.A., Southern Arkansas University; J.D., University of Arkansas BUCKET LIST NO. It wasnt quite the cakewalk his first three congressional elections produced, but Kevin Yoder is nonetheless going back to Congress for Kansas, following a 51-41 percent victory over Democrat Jay Sidie. 1: To travel into the Himalayas. COLLEGE: University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany; graduate degree, EBS University of Business and Law, Wiesbaden, Germany PASSION/HOBBY: My passion is the work I do. COLLEGE: B.S., Economics, University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School of Bus-iness; M.B.A., Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management BUCKET LIST NO. A document designating Pete Smith as opposing counsel is the source of many a litigators headache, because they know that no matter what else they do on that case, theres a good chance theyll be outworked. 1: I want to have a 70th wedding anniversary (halfway there)! This local boys career has taken him from Fidelity Investments, to Bank of America, Boston Financial Data Services, First Data Corporation, Morgan Stanley and in 2005, American Century Investments, where he is proud to lead a company with an innovative ownership structure that has directed $1.2 billion in annual dividends toward the work of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research since the year 2000. I have watched him build an internationally known brand from meager beginnings into a publicly traded company located in nearly 100 countries, worldwide. Previously, he led DST joint ventures with State Street Corporation, where he was a senior vice president. COLLEGE: B.A., Business Administration, M.B.A., University of Iowa; J.D., L.L.M., Taxation, Georgetown University Its among the fastest-growing law firms in the country, breaking into the AmLaw 100 list of the nations biggest firms in 2013. That same spirit drives his work with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing experts on his team today. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Becoming President of Durvet. Relationship, Married, Affair. PASSION/HOBBY: Passion: family; hobby, golf. Im a huge fan. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Trying to keep up with my partners. Hes a CPA specializing in business valuation, and is a certified fraud examiner and financial-forensics specialist. MANAGING PARTNER, KPMG KANSAS CITY. PASSION/HOBBY: Mountain sports (skiing, biking, hiking, fishing). CEO, RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER. He was a great visionary and worked hard to implement those strategies. BEST ADVICE: Focus on worthwhile goals, work hard, live by the Golden Rule. 1: Travel to countries in Europe. BEST ADVICE: First, the most successful people work very hard and are determined to reach their goals. LINDA HANSON Instead, he chose to accept an offer from the University of Missouri system, which included his alma mater in Rolla, and become its president. He sits on the Commerce Bancshares board and is a member of University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute. PASSION/HOBBY: I love spending time driving my boat at the lake.. Trent Green played 15 seasons in the NFL, including six with the Chiefs, then retired in 2009 to take on various business interests, and stayed here to do so. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Tony Hsieh of Zappos. liabilities Confidence rating: Cuban's fortune is derived from his share of the sale of publicly traded Broadcast.com to Yahoo! Gates is a longtime Kansas City Parks Board member who has contributed to efforts to build fountains and memorials honoring African American war veterans. Your career will be judged based on the professional relationships you develop. FORMER CEO, SPRINT AND PAST PRESIDENT, MU SYSTEM. COLLEGE: B.A., Economics and Business Administration, Central University of Iowa; graduate business courses, University of Missouri-Kansas City This information, however, is unsubstantiated, and his net worth and earnings are still unknown. You will gain the respect and trust of others, thats leadership. With a reputation for seeing through complexity toward solutions, this Copaken is active in the entire spectrum of real estate services: leasing, development, management and investment. HOUSE DUTIES: Jenkins is vice chair of the House Republican Conference, and sits on the powerful Ways and Means Committee. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Jeff Bezos. COLLEGE: B.A., Tulane University; M.B.A., Freeman Graduate School of Business He also believes in supporting charitable causes, especially KVC Health Systems, which his family is committed to help. PASSION/HOBBY: Living a faithful life is my passion. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Creating, developing and nurturing a company culture that all of us at Balls Food Stores can be proud to be associated with. PASSION/HOBBY: Anything recreational that I can do outside. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Dill pickles., JIM BARTIMUS PRINCIPLED PRINCIPAL: Campaign finance records show that Herzog was one of the largest contributors to Wisconsin Gov. CARL GERLACH HEALTHCARE CAREER: Before joining the Truman Medical Center team, Shields was an executive for St. Joseph-based Heartland Health, known today as Mosaic Life Care. They do things big back in his native Texas, and Mark Laney has brought big, transformational change to Mosaic Life Carea lot more than just a rebranding after Heartland Health hired him in 2009. 1: Touring the Holy Land with my wife, Marlys.. His accomplishments include helping his community win the competition to bring Google high-speed fiber to Kansas City. Here are 10 things you probably didnt know about Mark Walter. Steve Jobs, he was creative, prescient, and stood by his vision through tough times. Considered a thought leader in stadium design, he was named Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, their highest honor given to an architect. Last but most important, as my wife has taught me, give back to society and the community you are inyour reward will be 100-fold! He managed through many storms within the construction industry, acknowledged that CEOs make mistakes and told me to always lead with sincerity, integrity and a vision. He has also been instrumental in client service methodologies, as well as sales and marketing strategies. THEYVE BEEN AROUND: The company has roots dating back to the early 19th century. 1: Going to Paris and Italy with my wife. BUCKET LIST NO. 1: Watching my five boys live joyful, fulfilled and purpose driven lives. PRESIDENT/CEO, CROSSFIRST BANK. NORTH AMERICAN PRESIDENT, TVH. LONGTIME LEADER: He was previously chairman and CEO of Embarq; chairman, President and CEO of Terabeam Corp.; and during his 23 years with AT&T, president and CEO of AT&T Wireless Services for three years. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: I try not to focus on past achievements. ROB ADAMS That includes the towering, 43-story One Kansas City Place in Downtowns central business district. The fact that Ford Motor Co. employs roughly 7,000 people at its Claycomo plant isnt just a testament to its faith in the work-force attributes of employees in this region. We, as a team, can accomplish so much! MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Ronnie Burt at Visit KC. In his first 10 seasons with the Royals, the team racked up 12 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, 20 All-Star Game selections, two Louisville Silver Sluggers and a Cy Young Award winner. 1: Travel to other countries to explore their healthcare systems and apply these learnings to the U.S. healthcare transformation. That move was a win-win: Under Mitchells direction, Treat America became one of the regions 100 largest private companies, taking in more than $111 million in 2015. This is a dream my wife, Deanna, shares with me. BEST ADVICE: Be patient and flexible when it comes to your careeraccept that you cant plan out every step and learn to adapt. COLLEGE: B.S., University of Louisiana-Lafayette; M.B.A., University of Chicago PASSION/HOBBY: Riding motorcycles. COLLEGE: B.S./B.A, Business Administration, Missouri Western State University; M.B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking; Stanford Graduate School of Business I think thats why Im a gadget freak.. PRESIDENT/CEO, FERRELLGAS PARTNERS. It may not seem relevant at the time, but you will be constantly increasing your value. INVESTMENT SAVVY: Glass bought the Royals for $96 million in 2000. PASSION/HOBBY: Woodworking.. Tennis. An excellent perspective for a man who has ultimate responsibility for delivering all aspects of customer service to clients of the worlds largest privately held independent insurance broker. BEST ADVICE: Invest in yourself, get all the education you can, take vacations and make time for family and friends. PHILANTHROPY: Among the organizations that have acknowledged Merriman and his generosity are the Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council and Childrens Mercy Hospital. 1: My passion is my family and living a healthy lifestyle.. GREG SILVERS CHAIRMAN/CEO, UMB FINANCIAL CORP. This project is among the most challenging weve ever tackled, and we hope our readers find the profiles of this years honorees to be engaging, inspirational and as useful as we do. BEST ADVICE: To be an effective leader, be humble, listen, admit mistakes, and check your ego at the door. BEST ADVICE: Follow your passion and have a positive impact in our world. Experiment, innovate. VICE PRESIDENT, COSENTINO GROUP, Cosentino represents a family grateful to his grandfather, an artist who painted scenes in Kansas City Catholic churches, who also bought a fruit stand for his kids in 1948. Maintain a culture of accountability for yourself and others. Lastly, just know that being a leader means you have to have the courage to make a decision that people will not like. Set the example, work hard, know your stuff, have fun, pay attention to family, call your mom. COLLEGE: A.B., Liberal Studies, Harvard College; J.D., Harvard Law School Her practice concentrations dovetail with some of the business sectors that are driving an evolving economy in Kansas City: pharmaceutical, medical devices, agribusiness, food safety, life sciences and biotechnology. Prospective T-Bones owner Brandmeyer is a member of the family that previously owned Enturia Inc., which sold to Cardinal Health Inc. in 2008 for $490 million. Service work, during his progress toward Eagle Scout, had a special appeal, as did health and wellness and working with kids and families. BEST ADVICE: Work selflessly and with a focus on the greater good and great opportunities will present themselves. COLLEGE: B.A., Westminster College COLLEGE: B.A., University of Calif.-Davis; M.D., University of Calif.- San Francisco VICE CHAIRMAN, LOCKTON, INC. With a mix of empathy, emotional intelligence, and competitiveness in his working style, this member of the Lockton family says that, like many Lockton associates, he is hard-wired to put clients and fellow associates first. COLLEGE: B.A., University of Kansas; J.D., University of Texas School of Law-Austin; M.B.A., University of Texas-San Antonio When you assess law-firm expertise in financial services, Stinson Leonard Street is always competing for the top spot on the list, in large part because of the work of its Corporate Finance Division, where John Granda is the chairman. Watching their successes and helping them through the inevitable rough patches. PRESIDENT, BUILDERS ASSOCIATION. He also brought the RE/MAX concept to Ireland, building an 80-office business there before returning rights to the region to Europe in 2009. This National Railroad Hall of Famer started as a Missouri Pacific Railroad brakeman/switchman and later became president of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Also, the many CEOs I have had the privilege to work with, who have been instrumental in their companies success. PASSION/HOBBY: KU basketball, exercising, and playing basketball. He was consistent, fair, honest and set the bar very high for his integrity and he never micromanaged his staff. He has not only taught me the need to be bold and innovative, but he has also taught me that none of this matters unless you deliver. His tenure as manager is one of the most successful in team history. DRAFT HISTORY: Despite three seasons as MVP for the Scarlet Knightsas both free safety and punterCherry wasnt drafted. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Larry Page, Google, for his vision and impatience to achieve it. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Yet to be determined. BOARD SERVICE: Battaglia has been the face of Soaves civic engagement, working with boards for Sleepyhead Beds, the Ali Kemp Foundation, Harvesters, the University of Kansas Hospital and other key non-profits. 1 wealth-management adviser. CEO, TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR, FORD MOTOR CO. BUCKET LIST NO. CHAIRMAN, KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION. PRESIDENT, SOAVE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP. The Stowers Institute primed the regions life-sciences pump, but few have worked the handle on it quite like Roy Jensen at University of Kansas Cancer Center. Seek their insights and respond to their praises and concerns. 1: Experience and perspective gained by living and working across the countryeast, west, mountain and central.. Hes president and CEO of John Knox Village, once billed as the worlds senior-living complex, and one thats still expanding under his guidance. BUCKET LIST NO. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Cabernet Sauvignon., GARY ALEXANDER Dont worry about promotions or whats coming next. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Since coming to Kansas City, I have become a huge fan of barbeque., PATRICK STUEVE Date of Birth: Mar 11, 1980 (42 years old) Gender: Male. PREVIOUS STOPS: Byrd came to Kansas City in mid-2010 after serving as chief operating officer for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee in Nashville. Finally, find a role model whom you can emulate, style and substance. BUCKET LIST NO. Tyler Nottberg leads the 21st century version of a business founded in 1855 Germany. SHARING THE WEALTH: In 1998, Ferrell oversaw the companys formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and its one of the 20 largest companies nationwide with that ownership structure. RECOGNITION: In 2004, the state House of Representatives issued a proclamation recognizing Gates for his tenure on the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, including a stint as its chairman. Kansas City is a small town when it comes to doing business and every person you meet is a potential customer, business partner or referral source. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: My wifes pot roast., WILLIAM KULHANEK Mike Valentine ran his own tech solutions company, Maryville Technologies, then went to Cerner for more than a decade, rising to COO, before heading up New York-based Netsmart. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Mark Zuckerberg (founder of Facebook), for being opportunistic and philanthropic all at such a young age. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Barbecue!, BRENDA TINNEN 12), as well as one of the 150 largest private companies nationwide. 1: Take my wife to Ireland., BRENDA SHARPE Like Reid, he came here from Philadelphia and spent two years as COO before taking on day-to-day oversight in 2011, and hes responsible for managing all aspects of the clubs business operations. PASSION/HOBBY: Musicrock to Broadway to symphony concerts and beyond., JOHN SCHULTZ He is a powerful brand builder who redefined an established market, with a strong track record of innovation and execution skills. 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. Develop deep relationships; your relationships matter. He was born to be an entrepreneurhis father was National Pizza Co. founder Gene Bicknellbut Marty Bicknell has put his own brand on that business trait. JEAN PAUL BRADSHAW We were lucky to have him in KC. COLLEGE: B.S., Accounting (magna cum laude), University of Kansas; J.D. COLLEGE: Accountancy, Law, University of Missouri-Columbia BEST ADVICE: Set your goals and dreams big. BUCKET LIST NO. He built, then sold, the regions largest office-furnishings company. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Being involved in the world-class team of fans, players, associates, coaches and owners in transforming Sporting Kansas City. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Tom McDonnell. KEN MCCLAIN BUCKET LIST NO. His turnaround of Ford was a great example of what a passionate and determined CEO can do in the face of extreme adversity. Tomorrow things will look different anyway, so no sense in borrowing trouble from the future. The YMCA fit all three interests when he was fresh out of college. Whether crude oil is $25 a barrel or $150, it still needs to travel once it gets out of the ground. COLLEGE: B.S., Brigham Young University COLLEGE: B.A., Archaeology, Yale University; M.A., Anthropology, University of Illinois MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Ben Craig. PRESIDENT, CRESTWOOD MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, Even at the CEO level, says Bill Gautreaux, no one is perfect, so I look for leadership traits across the spectrum. He also serves as chief marketing officer for the LP gas concern, and his views on leadership are instructive: Great leaders, he says, have to be spotted because they are not usually promoting themselves. Rob Adams is a Rainmaker in the truest sense. 1: Touring wildlife parks in Africa. David Oliver is an award-winning trial lawyer handling business disputes in state and federal courts. BEST ADVICE: Never think too highly of yourself. Empower and inspire those around you to enhance their professional and personal best self. He wins at virtually everything he doeshes a great role-model and mentor. Congratulations to each of our honorees and thank you for contributing to help build a greater Kansas City. I am proud that we are able to give opportunities to numerous associates to grow both personally and professionally., JOHN MCDONALD Some of the bands most notable albums include Torches, Supermodel and Sacred Hearts Club. GROWING REACH: Acquisitions and new-market initiatives have put D.H. Pace on track to be a national companyit has offices from Las Vegas to Orlando, Fla. COLLEGE: B.A., Stanford University; J.D., M.B.A., Washington University STEVE DUNN MANAGING PARTNER, FIVE ELMS CAPITAL. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate-chip cookies.. 0%. COLLEGE: Bachelors, Business Administration, Southern Methodist University EARLIER CAREER: At Charles Schwab, Bunch held positions ranging from call center rep, to branch manager, to head of training and development, advice marketing and product development and divisional senior vice president. Management will notice. And my grandkids! Treat others as you would like to be treated. $20 million donation to help KU build its new school of business. Mark Cuban. He has received a Non-Profit Professional of the Year Award and the Greater Kansas City Hotel Associations Hospitality Leadership Award. Dissertation: The Total Work of Art as Horizon of Modernity As part of HNTBs corporate leadership, Tom OGrady oversees operations, project delivery, human resources, IT and business process functions for an award-winning company delivering close to $1 billion in infrastructure solutions to clients. COLLEGE: Studied at Northwest Missouri State University, University of Missouri-Columbia For the past 15 years, Kansas Citys largest law firm has been guided by the steady hand of John Murphy, who is winding down three terms as chairman at the end of 2016. BUCKET LIST NO. PRESIDENT/CEO, BANK OF KANSAS CITY. 1: A series of longer vacations with my wife and daughters to places we have never been before like the African and Asian continents. He reinvented Ford and made their iconic models best in class. He grew up on a rural farm, became a CPA and went on to put his collected experience to work for the pork industry. SPEC KINGS: NorthPoint has driven a regional boom in building of warehouses and distribution facilities on a spec basiswithout a committed tenantand has put up 11 buildings at Logistics Park Kansas City. He was named president in 2015. Use them proportionately. Sometimes, the nature of their work keeps them flying below the radar. OTHER INTERESTS: In addition to his telecom duties, Claure is working on establishing a pro soccer team in Miami. With four decades of experience behind him, Battaglias job puts him in charge of Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, two big reputations to uphold. Hanging out with my wife and four children is my hobby., STEVE HOOLEY He, too, earned a doctoral degree at KU. OTHER INTERESTS: Co-owner of the Sporting Kansas City soccer team. He joined Ford in the mid-1990s and is regional director of government and community relations. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: All things Italian., TERRY BASSHAM POSITIONS HELD AT LANSING: Manger of Kansas City office, vice president of trading (emphasis: wheat merchandising), chief operating officer (2002), president (2003). COLLEGE: B.S., Government, M.B.A., Harvard University I believe communities need strong business leaders to push for ways to improve the quality of life. 1: Fill many peoples buckets before I kick the bucket. PREVIOUS STOPS: It hasnt been all Ivory Tower for Bendapudi; shes also applied her marketing savvy in the private sector, as executive vice president and chief customer officer for Huntington National Bank. 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