KC is winning and winning big. That's why we're ready to #LevelUpKC at this year's 2022 KCADC Annual Meeting.
Renowned for bringing together KC's top corporate and civic influencers, this year's luncheon will be not different. Together, we'll celebrate our region's transformational successes, offer insight on the exciting economic opportunities ahead and energize among our business community.
Are you ready to #LevelUpKC?
Keynote Speaker | Omar Johnson
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Omar Johnson is a standout marketing and branding entrepreneur, former CMO at Beats by Dre, former VP Marketing at Apple and founder of one of the most innovative brand management companies on the planet.
His work with international brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods, and Campbell Soup got him named a “Brand Genius” by Adweek and Business Insider named him one of the “Most Innovative CMOs.”
Omar will share insights on leadership through the art of listening, and what it takes to elevate an idea from basic concept to next-level success.
Board of Directors Co-Chair
Brian Roberts
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer - Midwest Operations
Lockton Companies
Board of Directors Co-Chair
Ray Kowalik
Chairman & CEO
Burns & McDonnell
Board of Directors Incoming Co-Chair
Ora Reynolds
President and CEO
Hunt Midwest Enterprises
KCADC
Tim Cowden
President and CEO
KC Area Development Council