Public Policy Committees

Exclusive membership council that supports Chamber’s advocacy programs at all levels of government.

Chair/Co-Chair: Richard Martin, JE Dunn

Advises and guides KC Chamber Public Policy in Kansas.

• Chair: David Waters, Spencer Fane

Advises and guides KC Chamber Public Policy in Missouri.

• Chair: Erik Bergrud, Park University

Advises and guides KC Chamber on business trends, opportunities and challenges in Kansas City, MO.

Chair/Co-Chair: David Frantze, Stinson

Allows connection and interaction between Chamber members and city officials and other community leaders.

• Chair: Pat Contreras, McCownGordon Construction

Advises and guides Chamber’s work in improving access to a ready and qualified workforce.

Advises and guides Chamber’s Transportation Big 5 and state and federal transportation policy.

• Chair/Co-Chairs: Mike DeBacker, Burns & McDonnell / Scott Smith, HNTB (retired)

Advises and guides Chamber’s Aviation policy.

• CoChair: Carl Wilkes, Garmin / John Peterzalek, Cerner

Advises and guides Chamber’s Real Estate policy.

• Chair/CoChair: David Harrison, VanTrust Real Estate

Advises and guides Chamber’s Financial Services policy.

• Chair/Co-Chair: Paul Thompson, Country Club Bank

Advises and guides Chamber’s education and school board policy.

• Chair: Dr. Kenny Southwick, Executive Director, Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City

Advises and guides Chamber’s Military Affairs policy.

• Chair/Co-Chairs: Terry Dunn, DD Ranch / Shawn Geib, Honeywell FM&T

Connects the business community to formerly incarcerated men and women to give them meaningful jobs.

• Chair/Co-Chairs: Jeff Simon, Husch Blackwell / Jean Paul Bradshaw, Lathrop GPM