2025 Featured Speakers
Senator Mike Cierpiot
05.21.25 Morning Legislative Update
Republican Sen. Mike Cierpiot was elected to serve in the Missouri Senate during the November 2017 special election. He represents the 8th Senatorial District, covering Eastern Jackson County.
Prior to his time in the Missouri Senate, Sen. Cierpiot served seven years in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served as the assistant majority floor leader for three years and was later elected to serve as the majority floor leader until the end of his tenure in the Missouri House.
In addition to his legislative duties, Sen. Cierpiot worked at AT&T for 38 years as a network engineer.
Senator Cierpiot is a member of Missouri Right to Life, Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and the National Rifle Association.
He is the recipient of the 2013 Public Official of the Year Award from Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County – EITAS (Empowering individuals through advocacy and support). Senator Cierpiot also has received the 2013 Spirit of Commerce Award from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the 2013 Legislative Award from the St. Louis Business Journal. In addition, he received the Defender of Prosperity Award in both 2013 and 2014 from Americans for Prosperity – Missouri.
Senator Cierpiot is a graduate of De La Salle High School. He attended Longview Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Senator Cierpiot was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He has lived in Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years and currently resides in Lee’s Summit. He is married to his wife of 50 years, Connie Cierpiot, who also served as a state representative. They have two children and two grandchildren.
05.21.25 Morning Legislative Update
Republican Sen. Mike Cierpiot was elected to serve in the Missouri Senate during the November 2017 special election. He represents the 8th Senatorial District, covering Eastern Jackson County.
Prior to his time in the Missouri Senate, Sen. Cierpiot served seven years in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served as the assistant majority floor leader for three years and was later elected to serve as the majority floor leader until the end of his tenure in the Missouri House.
In addition to his legislative duties, Sen. Cierpiot worked at AT&T for 38 years as a network engineer.
Senator Cierpiot is a member of Missouri Right to Life, Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and the National Rifle Association.
He is the recipient of the 2013 Public Official of the Year Award from Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County – EITAS (Empowering individuals through advocacy and support). Senator Cierpiot also has received the 2013 Spirit of Commerce Award from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the 2013 Legislative Award from the St. Louis Business Journal. In addition, he received the Defender of Prosperity Award in both 2013 and 2014 from Americans for Prosperity – Missouri.
Senator Cierpiot is a graduate of De La Salle High School. He attended Longview Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Senator Cierpiot was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He has lived in Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years and currently resides in Lee’s Summit. He is married to his wife of 50 years, Connie Cierpiot, who also served as a state representative. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Sara Greenwood
05.21.25 Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Ms. Greenwood is a sustainability consultant with over 20 years of experience. Her insight into emerging green building practices and technologies provides a unique perspective for clients pursuing green building certification and sustainable business initiatives. Greenwood Consulting Group was established in 2012 in Kansas City and to date, the team has managed the certification for over 68 million square feet of space. Project experience ranges in building type and geography. A few local project highlights include: the Kansas City International Airport Terminal, KC Current’s CPKC Stadium, the Kansas City Zoo Aquarium, Kansas City Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Office, and more than 10 K-12 Schools.
Ms. Greenwood is a LEED Fellow and WELL Faculty. Her team also manages certification under other rating systems and sustainability strategy and reporting.
This keynote presentation will provide a brief overview of market trends in the green building industry and address two leading rating systems that enable building owners, developers and property managers to divert waste from the landfill: LEED and TRUE. Attendees will gain insight into the role that waste hauling providers, designers, and property managers all play in working toward these certifications. Sara will also share a personal glimpse into pursuing LEED-Gold on Kansas City Current’s CPKC Stadium. Sara will share the story behind the pursuit of LEED and address the sustainable building operations that were adopted in the design process to ensure waste reduction. CPKC Stadium is a noble example of sustainable building performance with many fun stories to share.
05.21.25 Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Ms. Greenwood is a sustainability consultant with over 20 years of experience. Her insight into emerging green building practices and technologies provides a unique perspective for clients pursuing green building certification and sustainable business initiatives. Greenwood Consulting Group was established in 2012 in Kansas City and to date, the team has managed the certification for over 68 million square feet of space. Project experience ranges in building type and geography. A few local project highlights include: the Kansas City International Airport Terminal, KC Current’s CPKC Stadium, the Kansas City Zoo Aquarium, Kansas City Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Office, and more than 10 K-12 Schools.
Ms. Greenwood is a LEED Fellow and WELL Faculty. Her team also manages certification under other rating systems and sustainability strategy and reporting.
This keynote presentation will provide a brief overview of market trends in the green building industry and address two leading rating systems that enable building owners, developers and property managers to divert waste from the landfill: LEED and TRUE. Attendees will gain insight into the role that waste hauling providers, designers, and property managers all play in working toward these certifications. Sara will also share a personal glimpse into pursuing LEED-Gold on Kansas City Current’s CPKC Stadium. Sara will share the story behind the pursuit of LEED and address the sustainable building operations that were adopted in the design process to ensure waste reduction. CPKC Stadium is a noble example of sustainable building performance with many fun stories to share.
Dan Meers
05.22.25 Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Mascot, Motivational Speaker, Author and Family Man. Dan Meers has been KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, for more than 30 years. In 2006 he was selected as the first NFL mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Dan travels throughout the United States and the world entertaining thousands of people both in and out of costume. He has performed in over 40 states and 12 different countries. He is in high demand not only as a mascot but also as a humorous and motivational speaker to audiences of all ages. His enthusiasm, optimism and love for life are contagious and make Dan an inspiration to all those he meets. Be it young or old, executive or blue collar, his audiences walk away with a smile and a renewed spirit to live life to the fullest. Whether you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan or not, you’ll enjoy Dan Meers as he shares his unique wit and wisdom about life.
05.22.25 Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Mascot, Motivational Speaker, Author and Family Man. Dan Meers has been KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, for more than 30 years. In 2006 he was selected as the first NFL mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Dan travels throughout the United States and the world entertaining thousands of people both in and out of costume. He has performed in over 40 states and 12 different countries. He is in high demand not only as a mascot but also as a humorous and motivational speaker to audiences of all ages. His enthusiasm, optimism and love for life are contagious and make Dan an inspiration to all those he meets. Be it young or old, executive or blue collar, his audiences walk away with a smile and a renewed spirit to live life to the fullest. Whether you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan or not, you’ll enjoy Dan Meers as he shares his unique wit and wisdom about life.
