Clay County

NKC Health Names New Medical Staff President

Posted July 9, 2025 NKC Health has announced its first new leadership appointment following the health system’s rebrand, with Dr. Ian Rosbrugh named as the medical staff president. Rosbrugh began his new one-year term for the new role on July… more

Chad & Jeannie Williams Announce Launch of Quality Growth Companies, QFoundation

Posted July 7, 2025 The former CEO of QTS Data Centers, Chad Williams, and his wife, Jeannie Williams, announced the official launch of Quality Growth Companies (QGC). The pair will help lead the newly rebranded arm of QTS, according to… more

Kansas City Legend Tom Grant Dies at 74

Posted July 7, 2025 Updated July 8, 2025 at 11:14 a.m.  William Thomas (Tom) Grant II, the former president of Overland Park-based SelectQuote, passed away on July 1, due to cancer. He was 74. Grant was best known for his… more

Children’s Mercy Names Dr. Clark Andrew Bonham Director of Transplant Center

Posted July 3, 2025 Children’s Mercy announced that Dr. Clark Andrew Bonham will become the new director of the hospital’s transplant center. Bonham will now serve Children’s Mercy as the Director of the Division of Transplant Surgery and Director of… more

Lockton Names Nick Serrault COO of U.S. Operations

Posted June 30, 2025 Kansas City-based Lockton has promoted company veteran Nick Serrault as chief operating officer for its U.S. operations. Serrault brings nearly 20 years of experience, including nearly a decade of experience at Lockton, to his new COO… more

Walmart Opens $257M Beef Distribution Plant in Olathe

Posted June 30, 2025 Walmart has officially opened its $257 million beef-packing and distribution facility in Olathe. The facility, located at 20200 W. 167th Street, encompasses nearly 331,000 square feet and will be used to package and distribute beef to… more

Lockton Announces Lisa Hawker as COO of People Solutions

Posted June 26, 2025 Kansas City-based Lockton has found a new chief operating officer to help grow its People Solutions business. Lockton announced it has appointed Lisa Hawker to the role of COO, according to a Tuesday release. Hawker will… more

Kansas City Names Brenton Siverly to New Deputy Director of Finance

Posted June 26, 2025 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has named Brenton Siverly as its new Deputy Director of Finance and will lead the Kansas City budget and revenue divisions. Siverly officially took on his new role on June… more

Arvest Bank KC Market President & CEO Retiring, New Successor Named

Posted June 26, 2025 Arvest Bank’s president of the Kansas City market, Mark Larrabee, has announced his retirement following 16 years with the bank. Larrabee is retiring from his position and will be succeeded by Kelly Carlson, Arvest Bank’s executive… more

BJC Health System CEO Rich Liekweg Announces Retirement, Successor

Posted June 25, 2025 BJC Health System today announced that CEO Rich Liekweg will retire effective October 1, and the health system’s current president, Nick Barto, will succeed him. With a career of over 40 years, Liekweg spent 16 years… more