Meet the Leawood Chamber Team, Board, and Committee Chairs
Your Advocates and Partners for Business Success in Leawood
Become a member of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce to quickly see why businesses and organizations want to ensure they’re connected to this city.
Behind our mission and vision is a gifted team with a wealth of experience in business and community and economic development.
The value our staff and Chamber of Commerce board offers is not limited to business resources. We’re also committed to the future of Leawood’s economic development, and that means implementing a strategic plan for how we’ll experience unprecedented growth together.
Our Staff
Stephanie Meyer
President & CEO
Stephanie joined the Leawood Chamber team in October 2022, following nearly 20 years in the private, governmental, and nonprofit sectors in a variety of roles. Her career includes two terms as a local city council member in Shawnee, where she was active in the Chamber, as well as the city’s economic development and business efforts. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas, and a dual bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.
Taylor Limoges
Vice President of Programming & Communications
Taylor is a community champion, creative connector, and the go-to insider for all things Johnson County and Kansas City. As Vice President of Programming & Communications at the Leawood Chamber of Commerce, Taylor blends strategy, heart, and a dash of spunk to create unforgettable experiences, forge meaningful relationships, and drive local businesses forward. A proud Kansas native (and joining our team in April 2021), she thrives on helping people and businesses connect, grow, and succeed.
Jim Cogswell
Chamber Volunteer (Retired, Leawood Police Department)
Jim’s friendly face and steady support have become a familiar and welcomed part of every Chamber event. A retired Leawood Police Department officer and founding Chamber member, Jim has helped shape this organization from the start. His tireless work setting up, tearing down, and greeting guests comes from a genuine love for community and connection.
Our Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Mike McKenna
Chair
Affinis Corp
Phil Kernen
Chair-Elect
Mitchell Capital Management
Marissa Vidler
Vice-Chair
Clear Box Insights
Josh Heller
Treasurer
H&H Roofing and Restoration
Michael Hiatt
Secretary
Steel City Media
Melanie Glassman
Past-Chair
Sunflower Bank
Kelly Brucher
JE Dunn Construction
Nick Crippen
Merrill Lynch
Calvin Girard
Evergy
Bill Heinrich
AdventHealth
Cristine Lindholm
Rick Oddo
Oddo Development
Matt Peppes
Cuvee KC
Rod Pemberton
Leawood Rotary Club
Justin Rabin
Crown Mortgage
Joe Sereno
Menorah Medical Center
Karen Snyder
Snyder Law Firm
Monty Spradling
UMB Bank
Caitlin Waters
CBIZ
Joe Whetstone
Sano Orthopedics
Jake Vance
Saint Luke's Health System
Mayor Marc Elkins
Advisory Director
Mayor, City of Leawood
Kaci Brutto
Advisory Director
Blue Valley School District
David Stubblefield
Advisory Director
Shawnee Mission School District
Our Committee Chairs
Ambassador Committee
The Ambassador Committee’s mission is to recruit and retain members, while representing the Chamber at key events.
Marketing & Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee delivers a communications strategy to promote the Chamber, ensure our events and programming are valuable and responsive to members’ needs, and grow Chamber membership.
Legislative Task Force
The Legislative Task Force ensures that public policy at the city, county, and state level align with the Chamber’s advocacy goals for your small business, the community of Leawood, and our region.
Young Professionals Committee
The Young Professionals Committee plans and holds events for young professionals, ages 40 and under, to encourage networking among the next generation of leaders in our region’s economy. Learn more about the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network.
