Ambassadors Committee
This committee is the "visible" public relations arm of the Chamber. They assist with membership recruitment, retention, and providing appropriate Chamber representation at all of our events.
2012 Chair: Bill Kanaga MBA,CFP®
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
913-248-6710
Economic Development Council
This committee focuses on business retention and recruitment activities for the area. Members also keep up to date on development activities in the area.
2012 Chair: Greg Peppes, D.D.S.
Peppes Dental
913-642-3939
Governmental Affairs
This committee provides an information resource for area businesses and residents about City, County and State Legislative and Development issues.
2012 Chair: Ken Schifman
Sprint
913-315-9783
View the Chambers 2012 Kansas Legislative Priorities (pdf)
Education Committee
The purpose of this committee is to choose topics and speakers for our Chamber Education Sessions.
2012 Chair: Ed Foley
KU Edwards Campus
(913) 897-8400
Leawood Young Professionals
The purpose of this committee is to coordinate and execute events for professionals between the ages of 21-39.
2012 Chair: Brian Schwark
Arvest
913-953-4001
A Taste of Leawood
The purpose of this committee is provide feedback and support for the annual A Taste of Leawood event presented by the Leawood Chamber of Commerce.
2012 Co-Chairs:
Larry Kime
Sullivan's Steakhouse
913-345-0800
Gene O'Dell
Hereford House
913-327-0800
