Kansas City, Missouri

Husch Blackwell Launches Transformation Office Focused on Data Science and AI

Posted March 12, 2026 Kansas City-based Husch Blackwell LLP announced the creation of the Transformation Office, a firmwide division focused on technology adoption and capabilities across the company. Joanna Penn has been appointed as the Chief Transformation Officer and will… more

Creative Planning Acquires Duncan & Haley, Adds $660M AUM

Posted March 12, 2026 Creative Planning has acquired Duncan & Haley, Ltd., a Seattle-based financial services firm with $660 million in assets under management. Founded in 1998, Duncan & Haley specialises in investing, tax strategies, retirement planning, estate planning, and… more

SupplyLogic Names Steve Kremser as New CEO

Posted March 11, 2026 Kansas City-based marketing company SupplyLogic has selected Steve Kremser as chief executive officer. Kremser will begin the role of CEO effectively immediately and will be succeeding SupplyLogic's founder, Kevin Sherlock, who will transition to executive chairman.… more

Kansas City Health Officials Confirm First Case of Measles in KC Since 2018

Posted March 4, 2026 The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Kansas City Health Department have confirmed the first case of measles in Kansas City since 2018. The two organizations announced the confirmed case of an unvaccinated… more

Guideway Care Acquires Kansas City-based Waypoint Healthcare Solutions

Posted March 4, 2026 Kansas City-based Waypoint Healthcare Solutions, LLC, has been acquired by Guideway Care, a healthcare and artificial intelligence solutions company based in Alabama. Guideway Care announced that the Waypoint Healthcare Solutions team of five members, including its… more

Simmons Bank Hires Rebecca Larason as KC Private Banking Market President

Posted March 2, 2026 Updated at 3:42 p.m., March 2, 2026 Arkansas-based Simmons Bank has hired Rebecca Larason as private banking market president for the greater Kansas City area. Larason announced her new position on her LinkedIn profile earlier this… more

Women’s Employment Network Elects Erin Cole as CEO, Succeeds Sherry Turner

Posted March 2, 2026 The Women’s Employment Network announced the appointment of Erin Cole as the nonprofit’s new chief executive officer, who will be succeeding current president Sherry Turner. Cole will officially begin the role as CEO on April 1.… more

B&B Theatres Closes Mainstreet KC Location in Power & Light District

Posted March 2, 2026 B&B Theatres is permanently closing its location in the downtown Power & Light District. B&B Theatres made the announcement via social media on Sunday. An official closure date and further details were not disclosed. “B&B routinely… more

Black & Veatch Taps Gregory Lewis as New Chief Strategy Officer

Posted February 26, 2026 Black & Veatch announced Gregory Lewis is joining the company as the new chief strategy officer. Lewis will focus on the execution of long-term growth strategies across Black & Veatch’s portfolio of sectors. He brings more… more

Trozzolo Hires Chris Humphreys as Chief Strategy Officer

Posted February 26, 2026 Kansas City-based Trozzolo Communications Group has named Chris Humphreys as its new chief strategy officer. Humphreys brings with him over a decade of experience in strategic planning. Most recently, Humphreys founded the full-service agency, The Futures… more