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Kansas City Chapter Recruitment Information

Join a Legacy of Leadership and Impact

Launching in February 2026, the Kansas City CEOs Against Cancer Chapter will unite a select network of the region’s most influential business leaders in a shared mission: to change the future of cancer. This exclusive forum brings together CEOs and top executives who are committed to leveraging their leadership, resources, and influence to drive meaningful progress in cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship.

 

As part of a national movement of corporate leaders, the Kansas City Chapter will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers, amplify community impact, and lead with purpose. Together, we will set a powerful example of what happens when business leadership and a relentless commitment to saving lives converge.

CEO Chapter Membership Roster

Membership In Discussion

Patrick Hogan, Black & Veatch

Tim Dunn, JE Dunn

Greg Maday, Sporting KC | Specchem LLC

John Russ, UMB Bank

Jeff King, BarkleyOKRP

Dana German, Deloitte

Tom O'Grady, HNTB

Leslie Duke, Burns & McDonnel

Tom O'Grady, HNTB

Patrick Ottensmeyer, KC Southern

Arthur Nizza, GEHA

Aaron Liebert, Rally House

Confirmed Members

Dan Funk, Associated Wholesale Grocers (Chair)

Jason Wollum, Henderson Companies (Vice Chair)

Kevin Barth, Commerce Bank

Stephen Penn, KPMG

Dr. Alejandro Quiroga, Children's Mercy

Allan Swan, Panasonic

Julie Quirin, BJC Healthcare

Tammy Peterman, The University of Kansas Health System

Sarah Cossa, American Century Investments

Matt Linski, KC Bank of America

Membership In Discussion

Dennis Rodenbaugh, Dairy Farmers of America

Mike Perry, Hallmark Cards

Ron Lockton, Lockton

Brad Hampton, Helzberg Diamonds

Robert Steer, Seaboard Corporation

John Russ, UMB Bank

David Ball, Balls Food

C. Mauli Agrawal, UMKC

Jason Evelyn, Cerris Builders

Ramin Cherafat, McCownGordon Construction

Rob Welker, Hoefer Welker

Mark Donovan, Kansas City Chiefs

Jacob Reid, Sporting KC

About CEOs, the Requirements, and Responsibilities

Membership Criteria

  • Fortune 1000 or privately held company headquartered in the Kansas City Metro Area

  • Regional significant company headquartered in the Kansas City Metro Area with an estimated 1,000+ employees 

  • Regional Influencer

Pending Goals of the Kansas City Chapter

  • Promote community and workplace health & wellness through prevention and early detection

  • Build engagement through a specific Chapter collaborative project that helps make a greater impact on the lives of cancer patients

  • Raise awareness of high impact cancer mission areas by helping resource the fight

Member Expectations

  • Attend two meetings a year:  one annual meeting in February and one business meeting in the Summer.  Each Meeting is approximately 1.5 hours in length

  • ​Appoint an executive Liaison to help facilitate the goals of the Chapter.  The Liaison should have decision making authority, have direct line of communication to the Chapter Member, and willing to be the American Cancer Society's main point of contact when engaging your company

Role of the Executive Liaison

While we know each company has varying philanthropic pillars that may not directly focus on all aspects of the American Cancer Society’s work from a cancer lens, the liaison is the person we would communicate with or who would help facilitate opportunities like:

  • Employer health initiatives (i.e. tracking cancer screening rates) or activities (i.e. Fit2BeCancerFree).

  • Employee volunteerism and event engagement.

  • Workplace giving.

  • Corporate funding support (i.e. distinguished events or Hope Lodge).

  • Identifying those who wish to connect with ACS to become more involved (i.e. young professionals joining councils as ACS Champions in the community or doing individual fundraising, etc.).

  • Acting as an additional communication link between the American Cancer Society and your CEO and supporting the ACS relationship as your company leadership directs.

  • Serving as an alternative decision-maker on behalf of your CEO and/or company.

Highlights of Chapter Engagement in Kansas City

The Kansas City Chapter is set to officially launch in February 2026.  We will start sharing highlights post launch meeting. 

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