Recent Grad Grows Roots in The Heartland

By ANNA COWDEN

Eion Hindsman-Curry could have landed anywhere to start his new life chapter. The recent Morehouse College graduate’s resume is impressive, boasting several research stints and degrees in applied physics and mechanical engineering.

With a packed car and no prior network in the KC region, Eion drove 10 hours from Atlanta to begin his career as a mechanical design engineer at KC-based Henderson Engineers. To date, Eion says he’s yet to have a negative interaction with a Kansas Citian.

Upon his arrival, Eion developed a fast group of friends. It seems they’ve made it their mission to introduce him to the very best of KC — from food and music to disc golf, which has become Eion’s favorite pastime. His favorite spot to “frolf” is the Blue Valley West Golf Course.

The 24-year-old is a proud regular at Aoyama Ramen, even striking up a friendship with the ramen shop’s manager. He also quickly became a fan of his new home’s pro sports, attending NASCAR races at Kansas Speedway, Royals games and Sporting KC matches.

Eion is a longtime fan of producer and rapper, Tech N9ne. He says the KC music legend is an integral inspiration to his own music under the stage name, “Isaiah Curry,” calling the style “hip-hop with a rock edge.”

Eion plans to complete his fundamentals of engineering certificate, with the broader goal of becoming a professional engineer or a project leader.

“I’m just really happy to be here in Kansas City,” Eion said. “There are lots of feelings of home here.”