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Professional Services


Bank of Blue Valley Founder Bob Regnier Joins Hawthorn Bank Board of Directors

Posted September 5, 2024 Hawthorn Bank announced that Bob Regnier, founder of Bank of Blue Valley, would join the Board of Directors and help guide the bank’s strategy in the Kansas City metro. Regnier joins the board of Hawthorn Bank… more

CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. Merges with Illinois Bank for $917M

Posted August 27, 2024 Leawood-based CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. will merge with Illinois-based First Busey Corporation in an all-stock deal valued at around $917 million. The two banks jointly announced that both parties had signed a definitive agreement, which will have… more

Black & Veatch Sells Business to Dycom Industries for $150M

Posted August 23, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business for $150 million. Dycom Industries, Inc., announced it acquired the business in a strategic move to address growth opportunities in wireless network… more

Lathrop GPM to Merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, Adds 62 Attorneys

Posted August 21, 2024 Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM announced it will merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, a deal that will bring about a national law firm with 360 attorneys. Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley will officially combine, effective Oct. 1,… more

Spencer Fane Acquires New Mexico-based Montgomery & Andrews

Posted August 12, 2024 Spencer Fane LLP announced it will combine with New Mexico firm, Montgomery & Andrews PA, adding 11 new attorneys to Spencer Fane. Following the combination, Spencer Fane will offer its services through a network of more… more

Lockton Names Tim Ryan President of U.S. Operations

Posted August 12, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton Cos. announced today Tim Ryan has been appointed as the company’s U.S. president. Ryan began his new role effective immediately on Wednesday, August, 7. Ryan will report to Ron Lockton, chairman and CEO… more

Prime Capital Investment Advisors Adopts New Brand

Posted July 12, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Investment Advisors announced it will change its name to Prime Capital Financial to better reflect the company’s services. Prime Capital Financial's decision to rebrand was made to “ reflect that Prime Capital… more

Tortoise Capital Enters Strategic Restructuring, to Sell Off Assets

Posted July 11, 2024 Overland Park-based Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC announced it has entered into two separate agreements to sell off its subsidiaries to restructure the company. Tortoise Capital has agreed to sell the assets managed by Ecofin Advisors Limited,… more

Lockton Hires Travis Leonard as CFO

Posted July 8, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton has hired Travis Leonard, formerly of Hostess Brands, as the company’s new chief financial officer. Leonard began his new role effective July 8, according to a release Monday. He succeeds Troy Cook who… more

Husch Blackwell Adds Kyle Russell as Partner, Expands Employment and Higher Ed Practice

Posted May 9, 2024 Kyle Russell joins the Husch Blackwell LLP Kansas City office as its latest partner where he will become a member of the firm’s labor & employment and higher education practices. Russell joined the firm from Jackson… more