Most families in this region cant even trace their roots back seven generations. He still keeps his hand in the profession as a color analyst for CBS, and through TJG, hes been involved with stone-quarrying operations, broadcasting ownership and residential land development in Johnson County, as well as being chairman of the Trent Green Family Foundation. COLLEGE: B.S., Accounting (magna cum laude), University of Kansas; J.D. Here we have a CEO who has been in his industry since he was a teenager working in a family-owned business. All the while, he has stayed focused on his family, faith and giving back to his community. CUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT: Among the work the company has performed in the region was the reconstruction of the former Grandview Triangle, once one of the biggest navigation challenges facing motorists in south Kansas City. He might be the best-educated executive in Kansas City: quadruple majors in economics, business, political science and psychology, and hes been tagged multiple times by Barrons as the nations No. RECOGNITION: In the judgment of Forbes, ScribbleLive and LinkedIns fourth annual Global CMO Influence Study, Crull was the third most influential marketer of 2015. FULL SCHEDULE: Among the civic groups and initiatives hes involved with, Warm is on the advisory board for K-States Olathe campus, serves with boards of nonprofits in healthcare, education and community development, and the board for the Hall Family Foundation. For 35 years, Nebraska native Mark Jorgenson has been a pillar of philanthropic and civic engagement in his adopted home, as well as financial services in this region. He came to KC this year to lead a company with nearly $3 billion in annual revenues. HOBBY/PASSION: Collecting wine., SAM GRAVES BEST ADVICE: Get involved; it will be good for your career and will make your life much more interesting. ALMA MATER: B.S., Math & Computer Science, University of Central Missouri PARTNER, AAVIN PRIVATE EQUITY. PASSION/HOBBY: Family, politics, wine, golf. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR, FORD MOTOR CO. OF KANSAS CITY. Note: this behavior introduces risk to achieving the goal above. 1: To play Augusta Country Club (have done it three times); then to get a hole-in-one, and finally did that last month after 53 years of trying; guess I have to start a new list! We worrieda lotabout how a Cubs fan like Bob Page would get through the baseball playoffs, but it turns out he had all that under control. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Pizza: pepperoni, bacon, black olives.. 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. Andy Reid handles the Xs and Os on the field, but the man who makes the Chiefs a champion of business is Mark Donovan, the teams president since 2011. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Dill pickles., JIM BARTIMUS The founding chairman of EPR Properties, an entertainment-venue property owner, he also founded Grassmere Partners, a private investment firm, and he sits on the boards of CenturyLink, EPR and Cinedigm. BUCKET LIST NO. KELLY CARNAGO Peterson also shares his nearly four decades of professional experience with several civic and professional organizations and has been awarded the Kansas Hospital Associations highest honor for distinguished service and outstanding contributions to Kansas healthcare. Currently, he heads up AAVINs Kansas City office. PASSION/HOBBY: Performing at air shows with my team at the Texas Flying Legends Museum., DON GRAY Founded as Medi-Flex Inc., Enturia received Food and 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. She has a clear focus on the mission of improving the health of the community. Brian Larson is credited with growing TranSystems from a firm of 15 transportation colleagues to one of nearly 1,000 professionals spanning the entire range of business and technical disciplines applied to transportation; that growth is attributed to both organic efforts and acquisition. Listen to others well; you can always talk. (with honors), Indiana University; M.B.A., University of Kansas MANAGING PARTNER, BRYAN CAVE. MANAGING PARTNER, LATHROP & GAGE. COMPANY HISTORY: Clara and Russell Stover first started experimenting with candy-making in their kitchen. Today, Sam Graves represents his lifelong district in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and sits on the Committee on Armed Services. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Ice cream., RANDY PETERSON PRO-BUSINESS RECOGNITION: Yoder is a past winner of the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business. For a man with a lot of responsibility, Sanders states his top professional achievement simply, Earning the trust and confidence of others to lead our organization. He began his career in 1988 as an equity research analyst, joining Waddell & Reed as vice president and portfolio manager in 1998. BUCKET LIST NO. Committed to serving the public good, as well, Lockton Companies gives upwards of $3 million to non-profits annually. We always have an opportunity to learn from the difficult experiences that we encounter. He left Edward Jones in 2006 to launch Mariner Wealth Advisors, which, with parent Mariner Holdings, has more than $30 billion in assets under management. PASSION/HOBBY: Bicycle riding and mission trips., ORA REYNOLDS (magna cum laude), University of Missouri-Kansas City I have never forgotten that feeling, says the CEO of MGP Ingredients, and want to do it on a larger scale. That has framed his outlook over a long career in the adult-beverage industry, particularly with sales and marketing of fine spirits, and he applies those skills at one of Atchisons largest employers. Hes also one of the most active proponents of civic and charitable initiatives through his board service. PROVOST, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. Relentless focus on achieving success while recognizing it takes a team to achieve it is central to Bartellis approach to community building initiatives, integrated brand strategy, marketing programs, product development and client service initiatives. Santees work in major league ballparks, collegiate arenas and stadiums, spring training and minor league ballparks is credited with helping to bring urban life back to American cities. BUCKET LIST NO. 6TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, U.S. HOUSE. COLLEGE: A.A., Kansas State University; B.S., Accounting, Weber State University Working for and with her was an enormous privilege. OTHER INTERESTS: In addition to his telecom duties, Claure is working on establishing a pro soccer team in Miami. He assumed his current role at the end of 2015. She took the top spot in 2012, directing a foundation with $2.4 billion in assetsthe bloom from a $213.19 seed planted by a few civic leaders who passed the hat to start a charity in 1978. But hes also seen banking from a policy perspective, as a former Director of Finance under Gov. 1: Hiking to Mt. His organization is leading a portfolio of transportation, trade, commerce and real estate development activity along the Missouri River and elsewhere. Her goals have been accomplished, she says, in part by surrounding herself with smart, passionate people who help craft a vision and follow it through, COLLEGE: B.S., Sam Houston University; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch; M.B.A., Case Western Reserve University The good you do not only will benefit your community but also will help you realize the importance of being part of something bigger than just yourself. BUCKET LIST NO. He is smart, funny, balanced, philanthropic, a great leader and he has contributed to growth through his leadership of a great company. PASSION/HOBBY: Mountain sports (skiing, biking, hiking, fishing). The same thing goes for natural gas: it needs to get where its going. The 28th Mayor of Kansas City, Kan., takes pride in helping to create a business environment that has laid the foundation for $3 billion in economic development in his first term. LONG HISTORY, PART II: Black & Veatch last year celebrated its centennial; it was founded in 1915 by Ernest Black and Nathan Thomas. SELF-RELIANT: The company performs over 80 percent of the work on projects with its own labor and equipment forces. 12), as well as one of the 150 largest private companies nationwide. His knowledge of the company, along with his well-established relationships with DST customers, associates, and partners are considered valuable assets. I look for the people at the top of their field in skill and knowledge., COLLEGE: B.A. An interesting exercise for our readers and your associates may be to create your own list of the most powerful and influential business leaders in the greater Kansas City region. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Jack Dicus, for the way he conducted himself and how he treated the people around him. But your integrity will always be with you. In addition, the Hall Family Foundation does tremendous good throughout our broad community. His community activity includes Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, Hall Family Foundation, among other interests. 1: I want to have a 70th wedding anniversary (halfway there)! This native Texan came to Kansas City in 2005, and served as CFO before assuming his current duties. 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! PRESIDENT/CEO, TALLGRASS ENERGY PARTNERS. COLLEGE: B.A., Economics, Benedictine College; J.D. During his tenure, JE Dunn transitioned to employee ownership, but retained the philanthropic vision that has made the company a civic pillar. I am very proud of how well we are continuing to meet that vision., JOHN DICUS He worked at the bank earlier in his career. I tend to most admire those that have had a business and social impact. PETER MALLOUK McClain has also acted on behalf of college and professional athletes in concussion-related injury cases. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: One of the most meaningful parts of my day is hearing from our patientsits a remarkable and humbling experience to learn from them and know how weve impacted their lives. 1: I believe in living life to the fullest each and every day because tomorrow is not promised.. With a record that includes lead trial counsel in over 140 jury trials, Schultz is a noted specialist for companies and institutions whose reputation and future are dependent on a successful resolution of litigation. Develop deep relationships; your relationships matter. Avoiding those decisions or delegating them is unacceptable. James launched his own firm in 2002 and won his first mayoral term in 2011. COLLEGE: A.B., Liberal Studies, Harvard College; J.D., Harvard Law School OWNER, EXECUTIVE HILLS MANAGEMENT. BEST ADVICE: First, the most successful people work very hard and are determined to reach their goals. I have had some key moments during my career but I have plenty more years to hit the event. PASSION/HOBBY: My family, of course, including my three busy kids. The best result we found for your search is Mark Brandmeyer age 30s in Venice, CA in the Venice neighborhood. COLLEGE: B.A., Business Administration, University of Nebraska When Brad Botteron joined his grandfathers company in the 1980s, it was a small business in electrical construction services. PASSION/HOBBY: Travel with family with an emphasis on new environments and new experiences.. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Don Hall, for his ability to successfully balance family, work and community. HOBBY/PASSION: Im a serial passion/hobby nut, having gone through a few phases in my life: rock-climbing, semi-professional water skiing, professional photographer, and most recently a professional pilot. COLLEGE: B.S., Finance, St. Louis University; M.B.A., St. Louis University School of Business; J.D., St. Louis University Law School DIGGING DEEP: Compass operates the worlds largest salt mine. Most people on this list are here for contributions to the regional economy. Brains civic and charitable activity includes the University of Missouri-Kansas City Board of Trustees and Urban Land Institute Kansas City. 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. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Former head of the BPU Water Division, Erv Sims, Jr. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: The creation of programs and a culture that have allowed dozens of families to become a part of our ownership structure. Kornitzer Capital is a Mission-based investment powerhouse, serving more than 5,000 accounts with a combined $7.21 billion in assets under management. PRESIDENT/CEO, LANSING TRADE GROUP. The editors at Ingrams Magazine would like to congratulate this years inaugural class of Ingrams 250. 1: Having a wonderful wife and family. WARREN ERDMAN This former transportation, trade, commerce and economic development adviser to Sen. COLLEGE: M.O., Cottey College; Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Creating, developing and nurturing a company culture that all of us at Balls Food Stores can be proud to be associated with. BEST ADVICE: Form your own personal board of directors, two or three people whose judgment you trust. MOST-ADMIRED CEO: My dad, Marty, was a serial entrepreneur who was never afraid to take risks. He is an entrepreneur who started and developed two successful businesses in Kansas City: LPG Services Group, which merged with Dynegy in 1996, and Inergy L.P., which went public in 2001. I, as an individual, accomplish very little. Creating opportunity that was once only a dream. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Salmon.. Valerie Macon/Getty Images Personal Life: Wahlberg married model Rhea Durham in 2009. COLLEGE: B.A., M.B.A., theUniversity of Kansas He continues to be involved with local causes. Most of the time, and Papa Minskys Pizza., DON GREENWELL Since 1986, this nationally known personal injury attorney has achieved total awarded verdicts and negotiated settlements of more than $1 billion. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: I would hope it would be earning a reputation for helping businesses grow and achieve their financial dreams. An employee-owned company, its a civic pillar and philanthropic giant in this region. COLLEGE: B.A., Business Administration/Economics, Graceland College; M.B.A., Rockhurst University COLLEGE: B.S., University of Louisiana-Lafayette; M.B.A., University of Chicago DAN REXROTH BUCKET LIST NO. That expertise came in handy recently with the acquisition of a leading Brazil-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty plant nutrients. 1: Catch and release a giant sailfish. Hes president and CEO of the regions highest-profile business-development organization, the Kansas City Area Development Council, but Tim Cowden says he still hasnt logged his biggest professional achievement: I am still working towards it, he says. POWER HITTER: Hebenstreits influence outside the company extends to Commerce Bank, the biggest in the region, where hes been on the board of directors since 1987. CONSERVATIVE CREDENTIALS: Along with Rex Sinquefeld of St. Louis, Kemper is co-founder of the Show-Me Institute, the states premier conservative think tank and advocate for free-market public policies. COLLEGE: B.S., Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology; M.B.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City Tomorrow things will look different anyway, so no sense in borrowing trouble from the future. Jay Briscoe Net Worth. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Chicken!, DON AHNGER BUCKET LIST NO. GROWTH CHAMPION: When Glass joined Walmart, the company had 123 stores as a regional retailer. COLLEGE: B.S., M.B.A., University of Toledo TOM MCDONNELL And how: Shes now the chief operating officer, chief nursing officer and executive vice president at The University of Kansas Hospital, the biggest in the regionand one thats getting bigger, with new additions at the main campus and satellite facilities under way. Fewer than three dozen communities in Kansas have populations of more than 10,000 and every Sunday, another one comes together: Thats the size of the congregation Adam Hamilton has built since founding Church of the Resurrection in 1990. The best way to advance in your career is to adequately develop your successors. COLLEGE: B.S., M.B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City This fourth-generation leader admires CEOs who lead and transform during periods of significant change. If bloodlines are an indication, Don Hall Jr. will be running the show at Hallmark for quite a spell: His grandfather, Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, ran things for 56 years, and Don Hall Sr. followed for 36. Under Ahngers leadership, it has achieved an average annual growth rate of 22.67 percent and has been on on Ingrams Corporate Report 100 list of fastest-growing companies eight years running. PREVIOUS STOP: Before joining the foundation, Wilkerson spent five years as an estate-planning associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Wow: I cannot believe we made it this long. In a business sector where even the strongest who survive rarely make it a decade, Khourys PB&J is thriving with eight restaurants from Denver to Kansas City, and the company is thriving: This year, it made our Corporate Report 100 for the fastest-growing companies in the region. Mark Brandmeyercurrently lives in Gravois Mills, MO; in the past Mark has also lived in Mission Hills KS, Lake Quivira KS and Mission KS. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Ive mentored many people who have gone on to hold important and exciting positions across the country. BEST ADVICE: Develop your skills, develop your personal brand, develop your network. BOB PAGE BEST ADVICE: Two items: (1) You can never be certain that you are the smartest person in the room, or the best educated person in the room, or the richest person in the room, but you can make certain no one works harder than you do. My wife and I are so proud of all four. The business legacy of Red Privitera continues today at Mark One Electric, where his four children operate one of the regions biggest electrical subcontractors. Valerie Macon/Getty Images Personal Life: Wahlberg married model Rhea Durham in 2009. Always look for opportunities to help your boss with things that are important to them. COLLEGE: B.S., University of Massachusetts-Amherst; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; A.M.P., Harvard Business School With three decades of industry experience behind him since starting out as a field engineer, his management portfolio today includes power generation, transmission, delivery operations, customer service and supply chain. He treated everyone with respect. He had a wonderful ability to bridge old school kindness in management and a vision for a highly technical world. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Kung Pao chicken., MARTY BICKNELL Larsons own technical background covers capital programming, planning, design and construction management for transportation systems. Jim Polsinelli was only five years removed from the UMKC School of Law when he and two other lawyers started their own firm. FOUNDING PASTOR, CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION. As a philanthropist, he has focused largely on creating education opportunities for the underserved. Ray Kowaliks personal topping out came in January, when he was introduced as the next CEO at Burns & McDonnell. With more than 25 years of Midwest-market experience, Harrison has particular expertise in the packaging and delivery of build-to-suit and speculative development projects, real estate development consulting and value creation. Sales have more than doubled since 2000. Ross has billions of dollars in transactions on his resume, is sought after for corporate advice and has a reputation for building strong client relationships and investing completely in their needs. BUCKET LIST NO. He also worked with the Propane Education & Research Council and was chairman of the Propane Vehicle Council. She is such a great mentor and friend to this day. The secrets to his success? He believed in his people and gave them opportunities to learn and grow. BEST ADVICE: Be humble and hungry. PREVIOUS STOPS: Byrd came to Kansas City in mid-2010 after serving as chief operating officer for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee in Nashville. His tenure as manager is one of the most successful in team history. Illig recognized early the importance of being able to communicate and share information internally. Customer-centric approach and long-term vision. BUCKET LIST NO. BRIAN LARSON PASSION/HOBBY: Golf and traveling with my family. BROAD EXPERIENCE: Hes had clients from a wide variety of business sectors, including manufacturing, retail food operations, distribution and trucking, financial services and real estate and more. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Steak.. PASSION/HOBBY: Anything in or on the water; skiing, scuba diving, boating. Hes credited with the BPU Charity Golf Tournament, raising more than $500,000 for childrens charities. Think we dont build things in America anymore? He leads what Better Homes & Gardens considers a flagship market, sharing his experience in the economic and emotional aspects of choosing a home and providing leadership with the goal of empowering people to do their best. PREVIOUS STOPS: His background includes more than a decade on Wall Street (with Merrill Lynch and Butcher & Singer), and Kornitzer managed assets for Employers Reinsurance Corp., rising to vice president of investments. Mike Heitmann arrived at Garney straight out of college and went to work on projects all over the country, focusing largely on piping system challenges for power, pulp and paper and food and beverage companies. COLLEGE: University of Missouri-Columbia, Agronomy TOP WINNER: Thirteen of McClains cash-award verdicts have been recognized as top verdicts either nationally or in Missouri. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Being asked by another lawyer if I would defend him in a casethe highest compliment a lawyer can receive. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Waldo Pizza., JIM SCHWARTZ INNOVATOR: Under his guidance, Liberty Hospital is collaborating on a $66 million healthy-living community called Norterre, a multigenerational residential setting that will incorporate various tools for wellness and healthcare delivery. COLLEGE: B.A., Tulane University; M.B.A., Freeman Graduate School of Business I deeply admire his determination in making his company great and his tenacious commitment to the betterment of our region. But more than 75 percent of the outstanding shares are owned by the Bresky family. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: That which hopefully comes next. BEST ADVICE: Do your current job very well. McCown focuses his 40-plus years of construction experience on developing the firms annual goals and objectives and helping to guide the organization toward achieving its core values, mission and strategies. I make a different kind almost every week while I listen to the podcast of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, or This American Life.. Its a multifaceted position that allows him to lead and foster an employee-unifying culture of ownership at the market level. Having someone thats been through it is an invaluable learning resource. Under the leadership of this techie at heart, a $4.9 billion cumulative investment in R&D has resulted in the highest programming code quality in Cerner history. In 1979, he took it private in one of the first leveraged buyouts ever, a move he still considers his top business achievement. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Hamburgers., RICK SMITH MOST-ADMIRED CEO: Mark Zuckerberg (founder of Facebook), for being opportunistic and philanthropic all at such a young age. David Frantze is a lawyer, but what he really does is help build things, ensuring that development deals are done right. PERSONAL: Moore was born in Wichita, Kan., and grew up a Royals fan. Among the companys key business lines are grain merchandising and storage, flour and feed milling, and cattle feeding. a prefab construction partner of Dirtt, servicing n Kansas and Missouri. Real Name. BEST ADVICE: Make your boss a hero. JACKIE DESOUZA-VAN BLARICUM The Chiefs mean a lot to Kansas City and Hunt takes fan loyalty seriously. Today he leads the way in solution operations, new business efforts, revenue generation and marketing. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Having the opportunity to help develop people and prepare them for success. Its been boom-time for residential builders in the region since the construction downturn ended circa 2012, and nobody has felt the demand for multifamily housing like Roger Neighbors and his clan at Neighbors Construction. We started with lists of the largest employers in the region, we factored in the top public and private revenue generators, we combed public data for executives whose skills command the highest compensationwe even made allowances for companies whose cultures that promote civic engagement, rather than cases of bottom-line tunnel vision. 1: Fatherhood. SEAT OF STABILITY: Byrd is just the ninth person to lead the area YMCA since its founding 150 years ago. He has received a Non-Profit Professional of the Year Award and the Greater Kansas City Hotel Associations Hospitality Leadership Award. BEST ADVICE: Treat every client, every colleague and every interaction as though its the most important one youll have that day. Award-winning attorney Ross grew his department from 30 attorneys in 1998 to a professional staff of 375 today, serving distinguished business clients nationwide. COLLEGE: B.A., Business Administration, M.S., Counseling Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi 1: Figuring out lifes next chapter. COLLEGE: B.S., Economics and Finance, Bentley University The net worth of Mark Valley is estimated to be in the $3 million range. OWNER, CABLE DAHMER AUTO GROUP. Hes a CPA specializing in business valuation, and is a certified fraud examiner and financial-forensics specialist. MAMMOTH INFLUENCE: BIV is a 140-year-old global power player in animal health, with more than $22 billion in annual revenues and nearly 48,000 employees worldwide. ONE FOOD YOU WOULDNT LIVE WITHOUT: Peanut butter., JULIE BROWNE Among the many projects on his resume: Christopher Bond Bridge and Kansas Turnpike. 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. 1: Adopting our two daughters from Russia., NATHANIEL HAGEDORN Reuters . In the end, books won out over ledgers for the career affections of Crosby Kemper III: The former CEO of UMB Bank stepped out of that role after four years, and later agreed to become interim director of the Kansas City Public Library. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Working with Julia Irene Kauffman and her board to make the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts a reality for children of our community to enjoy the arts for generations to come., BILL KRUEGER BUCKET LIST NO. COLLEGE: B.A., University of Kansas; J.D., University of Texas School of Law-Austin; M.B.A., University of Texas-San Antonio PASSION/HOBBY: Fly fishing. COMPANY FACT: DST reported year-end earnings of $358.2 million for 2015.GLOBAL REACH: DST has offices in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States. 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. PASSION/HOBBY: Photography and travel are hobbies of mine., STEVE BERNSTEIN Always be respectful of others opinions. COLLEGE: B.A., Notre Dame; M.B.A., Cornell; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (Brooks Thesis Prize winner) Donna's personal network of family, friends, associates & neighbors include James Brandmeyer, Alicia Hooten, Nathan Brandmeyer, Jessica Oconnell and Elsie Heien. In this Blog, you can read, Mark Sallings Wiki, Age, Biography, Cause of Death, Wife & Net Worth. He left the company for a period because of a difference in opinion on direction but did not give up on his is commitment to the brewery, coming back years later to lead it to tremendous growth. BUCKET LIST NO. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Our Board of Trustees and our leadership have had a vision for many years of a full continuum of care available on one campus. When he goes to work, Guastello brings along a passion for high-value educational and entertainment experiences and making them fun. BREAKING BARRIERS: In 1991, Cleaver became the first African-American to be elected mayor of Kansas City. 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