Expanding De Soto, 2021-2022 by Sunflower Publishing

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my friends, my community, With all the changes in our world this past year, we have discovered there are few things more important than community. When a community thrives, its people thrive. In a year of expected decline, De Soto has continued to flourish by focusing resources on the workforce needs of our residents, businesses, and community. This is the third issue of Expanding De Soto, a joint venture between our Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, City of De Soto government, and Unified School District 232. Coincidentally, it’s through these same strong partnerships that a holistic and successful workforce development initiative emerged. Our goal of economic expansion is determined by our ability to unify workforce efforts in developing highly skilled workers already living in our community, promoting the work and accomplishments of our businesses, offering reasonable housing options, and then letting potential businesses know De Soto is a great place to call home. We have dedicated this issue of our annual publication to showcasing just a few of the ways we have committed our time and resources to workforce development. I invite you to read how we are connecting our community and why we are ready for more.

Here’s to continued strength in De Soto. Rick Walker, Mayor

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t took only three hours for the De Soto Chamber of Commerce to grow its membership by 49%. That kind of explosive growth might have taken five years, had it not been for the membership drive in February 2020. That was before Covid-19—some members may still recall that day, when everyone came together to recruit new members and retain existing ones. Sara Ritter, president of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce, said the secret ingredient to the blitz in membership was Your Chamber Connection, a national organization based in Texas that led the membership drive and made it a fun-filled and encouraging event for chamber volunteers. “We (hadn’t) done a formal recruitment campaign with volunteers at this scale,” Ritter says. “To be able to get nearly 70 new members in a 24-hour period was unheard of.” The 2020 drive marked the first time the chamber had worked with Your Chamber Connection. While it almost looked like a telethon, the drive was an opportunity for chamber members to join together in teams and share with potential new business members their testimony about the benefits of being involved with the chamber. Ritter says the membership drive with Your Chamber Connection would not have been possible without the support of the chamber board. “They had the vision to embrace this new concept that we’ve never been through before, and at the end, when we saw the amount of effort and new opportunities for both our members

and the new members that came from it, it was amazing to see that sort of cooperation for a community as a whole,” Ritter says. “It warmed my heart.” Bringing in Your Chamber Connection was both a key strategy to the drive’s success and also a unique, out-of-thebox opportunity because it encouraged volunteers to get competitive and have fun recruiting new members, Ritter says. “What was so amazing to me was seeing these folks support the chamber and making those calls, and getting members in,” Ritter says. “It was such an inspirational day, seeing our members support our organization and make phone calls and say you need to be involved.” During the membership drive, the chamber gained 68 new members, resulting in more than $30,000 in new membership revenue for the chamber and the De Soto Economic Development Council, Ritter says, adding that the average per dollar investment came in around $500 per member. “Yes, we are small, but we are now growing,” Ritter says. “We’re still a pretty small chamber, so now that everyone is familiar with how this process works, we expect that the next time we do it, there’s going to be even more support.” Prior to the 2020 membership drive, the chamber had about 125 members. Afterward, the chamber’s total membership came up to about 200, Ritter says. “Recruitment is essential to allow the organization to grow, but without the retention of our existing members, we wouldn’t be where we are at this point,” Ritter says. “We take pride in

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the fact that we have long-term members, and we wanted to make sure that retention was as equally important in this membership drive too.” Corey Davis is a new member who came on board after last year’s drive. As owner of Mowmentum Lawns LLC, Davis says his new membership has already been helpful because he made connections with other businesses from the chamber directory and gained new clients who live in the Arbor Ridge townhomes. “I’ve had multiple phone calls off the directory, and I’ve actually grown probably 20% every year that I’ve been here,” he says. Corey Davis is a member because his wife, Jill Davis of Mary Kay, recruited him. He has watched firsthand how his wife’s business and network of connections have both grown during the life of her chamber membership (at least 12 years and counting). They met their real estate agent, Kris Johnson, also a chamber member, through those connections. “If they want to do business in De Soto, I believe it’s a good idea,” Corey Davis says. “You’re definitely going to meet more people.” Jill Davis agrees, saying she and her husband would encourage anyone to join if they have a business interest in De Soto. “One of the first things that I realized 12 years ago, even before the explosion of De Soto, is just how active the chamber is,” she says. “There’s lots of meetings, lots of networking opportunities; even during Covid, there have been regular updates. “I’ve always called it a very ambitious chamber. Sara is just always forward-thinking in how we can grow the chamber, meet the needs of members and be set up for future growth, not just maintaining.” As part of the chamber since November 2002, Ritter has seen membership ebb and flow over the years. Historically, the chamber’s highest level of membership has been about 170 members. Then the Great Recession hit in 2008, and the

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chamber lost members as businesses closed. Membership grew incrementally afterward, until the rapid growth in early 2020. Half the chamber members are from outside De Soto because they have a vested interest in the growth and development in the city. “That says a lot about our community as a whole,” Ritter says. “De Soto is on the map, and there’s a lot of interest in the De Soto area for businesses.” Ritter says they’re slated to retain about 160 to 170 members from this year’s membership drive. That’s an 85% to 90% retention rate—much better than what other chambers have experienced, especially as so many businesses have struggled through the pandemic. “It is so hard to be able to say we’ve achieved everything we wanted to because right as we had that momentum, Covid hit,” Ritter says, adding she hopes to bring members together again when it’s safe to do so. Chamber membership can counter some of the effects of the pandemic because the chamber can provide both networking opportunities as well as Covid-19 relief resources. “It’s just a great opportunity for a business in De Soto to have that contact and relationships with people all across the (Kansas City) metropolitan area,” Ritter says. “Those relationships are something that you can’t put a dollar sign on.”

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erck Animal Health is one of many successful corporations within the De Soto business landscape, providing goods and services, most generally, in the field of animal health and science. The manufacturer offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and government agencies one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. “We cover both the livestock business, as well as the animal companion business,” says Tom Schad, director of North American communications. “Everything from horses, to cows, to pigs, to cats, to dogs.” It’s evident that Merck’s commitment to animals is serious business, quite literally, starting from behind the desk. “I’ve got my assistant right here to help,” says Schad, as he playfully strokes one of several cats in his home office. In the role since 2018, Schad came to Merck Animal Health from outside the animal health industry.

“I didn’t have the animal health background, but I was attracted to this company for what it represents,” Schad says. “When I looked at Merck Animal Health, I saw what they were doing. This company isn’t just about the profits. They really want to make sure those animals are safe and healthy. They care about their communities, and they care about their customers. We believe if we do the right thing, the business will take care of itself.” And their customers come in all sizes. Merck Animal Health serves everyone from large corporations to single farmers. “Animals need the same care,” Schad says, “whether you have a herd of 10 or a herd of 10,000.” Merck Animal Health has been active in the De Soto area since 2001; however, its parent company, Merck, has been in existence for 130 years. It has undergone several tweaks over the decades, in terms of acquisitions and mergers. As it stands today, Merck Animal Health has been around since 2007 and is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. Impressive, to say the least. But maybe even more impressive than their vast catalogue of products and services or their rich history is Merck’s approach to doing business. The vision of Merck Animal Health involves a commitment to their motto “the Science of Healthier Animals.” It is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them.

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At the heart of this commitment are “Six Key Areas of Unconditional Support” (below left). Unveiled in 2020, Merck’s social platform comprises six key components with the aim of showcasing its role as a responsible corporate citizen. Oftentimes when corporations draft white papers and plans outlining such aspirations, they remain just that—aspirations. Not with Merck Animal Health; behind the policies, behind the studies, behind the research and development, lie real people and real animals with real stories. “We had 20 young horses that were part of a research project we were undertaking. When the project was completed, the horses were approximately 2 years old. And what do you do with 20 essentially wild horses?” Schad says. “Our people sought out and found a home for those 20 horses at the Agape Boys Boarding School located in southern Missouri. We donated the 20 horses to that boys’ home. These boys, who have faced challenges in their lives, are going to train those horses. The training process will help the boys learn how to react and interact with animals. Once [the horses are] trained, they will sell the horses, and reinvest it back into the boarding school.” Outside of sweeping gestures, such as donating 20 horses, Merck Animal Health is always available to lend a hand in plenty of day-to-day routines, as well. “Our customers wake up at 4:30 in the morning. They are out there in the fields with their animals, and we are out there with them when they need us,” Schad says. Merck Animal Health demonstrates its commitment to customers and animals in some less common situations, too. “We are out there during floods and devastation. We help customers out, whether it’s pulling animals out of the mud, to making sure that they are protected from some of the diseases that disasters can cause,” Schad says. Other recent initiatives that Merck has supported through their Areas of Unconditional Support include: • Partnering with an organization called “Street Dog Coalition,” which helps people who have been displaced or who are experiencing homelessness find stable homes for their pets • Providing more than a million dollars in scholarships to students in 2020 • Organizing volunteer services in communities, including making masks and offering clinics • Aiding communities in reducing the amount of products that end up in landfills • Donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations such as the National FFA Organization and the American Family Association De Soto counts itself fortunate to be home of Merck Animal Health. There are certainly obvious benefits, such as jobs and the stimulation of local economy. But Merck offers something else. “We are not just a pharmaceutical company,” says Schad. “We are a neighbor in the community.”

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hat do you get when you add a highly rated school district, easy highway access, ample job opportunities, and enough space to spread out without encroaching on your neighbors? The short answer is De Soto. In recent years, De Soto has become a destination for those looking for a quiet, pastoral experience without sacrificing great amenities like big-city shopping and recreation. With proximity to several other growing cities such as Olathe and Lawrence, De Soto also draws people who want some separation from hectic jobs without a strenuous commute. With various styles of neighborhoods and housing available, from townhomes and apartments to larger estates, the developers of De Soto are trying to meet the growing need. City administrator Mike Brungardt says De Soto has several vital factors drawing in residents. “I hear it time and again. They like to live in Johnson County, with proximity to the larger city amenities, combined with the more rural atmosphere. The school district is a terrific draw. It’s probably our best economic development tool in terms of residential growth,” Brungardt says. Another major draw of the De Soto area is space. With larger lots, people who want to stay close to the city can stay a bit farther away from their neighbors. Estatesized lots are popular to the point of selling out for some developers, like Don Parr. His Arbor Ridge development has a mix of townhomes and single-family homes, both on standard-sized lots and estate-sized lots. He’s currently completely sold out though he expects 63 lots to become available in the spring. With four different builders offering model homes in Arbor Ridge, Parr says they try to keep their housing prices in the $350,000–$400,000 range for standard-sized lots. After his 1- to 3-acre estate lots sold out, he started offering smaller but still spacious estate lots that are roughly 10% larger than traditional single-family home lots. Brungardt says De Soto faces the same struggle as many small cities—finding lower-cost housing options for their workforce. With several large employers in the

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area, workforce housing is one of the greatest needs. of De Soto in neighboring Olathe since growing Parr says this is part of why he makes sure there are traffic congestion has made entry from the townhomes available in west much more his developments. efficient than fighting Other apartments and traffic from the north townhome options are or south. developing as well. K-TEN Kris Johnson, Place opened in 2018 and a Keller Williams expects to finish phase realtor who lives and two of its plan by midspecializes in De Soto, year. Property manager says contentment Sabrina Fleming says may be the area’s the need for workforce most significant issue. housing is part of what With so few people —Kris Johnson drove the developers to leaving their homes, build K-TEN Place. The response for their one- and available housing is nearly impossible to find. two-bedroom floorplans has been enthusiastic, with “Most of our available homes are new nearly 93% occupancy of their available units as of construction. There’s just not much available this writing. With their impending completed second for resale. Houses are selling quickly too. phase, they will add another 56 apartment-style Houses are showing for four days before selling. homes, some with garages. For new construction, it’s an average of 40 days. Fleming says in addition to their community That’s just not much time at all,” Johnson says. amenities like a fitness center and barbecue grills, At this time, Johnson is selling in the location is a big draw for many residents. Oak Country Estates VIII, where there are “We do have a lot of couples that one may work currently six lots available out of 27. With the west of De Soto, the other one may work east of De growth of Parr’s Arbor Ridge and another new Soto, and this is a great halfway point for them. We development, Arcadian Estates, new single have had De Soto residents (who) wanted to downsize family homes will be available soon, creating from a house into an apartment,” Fleming says. more opportunity for those who want to grow Fleming says many of their residents work outside with De Soto.

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Brungardt says incentivizing home construction in the aftermath of the 2008 recession has resulted in a building boom that has provided great options for single family homes. But even with that increased supply, demand is outstripping supply and driving prices up. Now, the city has to tackle the issue of lower-cost housing. “There’s an incredibly strong demand for workforce housing. That’s the next challenge to find—workforce housing at price points (so) the people who work here can afford to live here,” Brungardt says. With a city government that’s sensitive to the community’s needs, hopefully new solutions will emerge to allow more people to enjoy the small town feel and big city advantages that De Soto offers. 2021–2022

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A new center and programs help USD 232 students look to the future.

e Soto USD 232 is adding a new education center with an anticipated opening in August. Located at 8201 Mize Boulevard in Lenexa, the Cedar Creek Exploration Center is being built as part of an $85 million bond issue approved by voters in May 2018. That bond is scheduled to provide enhancements for every school in the district; it contained a three-phase construction project over the course of four years and includes the Early Childhood Center, with construction that began in 2020. The Early Childhood Center will support district students aged from birth to 5 years old through quality preschool programs, special education services, screenings, and parent education. For the 2021–22 school year, Cedar Trails preschool enrollment is estimated to be 175 preschool students participating in half-day programs. Information about enrollment and other early childhood services can be found at the district’s website, www.USD232.org. A portion of the CTEC building will provide space for courses and programs designed for juniors and seniors with the goal of helping them learn about possible career paths prior to investing time and money in college classes, certification, or additional training. Students will “try on a career” through appropriate courses that connect with the student’s Individual Plan of Study as part of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies. The innovative CAPS programs allow students to immerse themselves in a professional culture while being mentored by real world employers and while solving real world problems. Students are eligible to receive both high school and college credit for their work. The program is an example of how public education can successfully partner with businesses and the community to help educate and create the highly skilled workforce that will be needed in the future. For several years, the De Soto School District has partnered with the Eudora School District to allow USD 232 students to attend the Eudora-De Soto Technical Education Center for career and technical education programs. Now those students will have the opportunity to attend classes and participate in educational programs closer to home. Eudora students will also have the chance to attend the center’s CAPS program.

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TOP RANKING DIFFERENT PATHS The advanced programs are divided into three different ‘strands’ of study including bioscience, design, and emerging technologies. Each of the three strands culminates with a workplace experience. “Each strand has a business/ industry advisory council who assist with offering ideas for program improvement and realworld learning opportunities,” says Dr. Cindy Swartz, career & technical education coordinator. “Students will be encouraged to work together on collaborative projects similar to how business/industry operates in the real world. Seniors will be provided an opportunity to complete capstone projects with assistance from mentors.” The bioscience strand focuses on solving modern health problems through scientific processes leading to the creation of useful products. A student has the chance to learn more about medicine, forensic science, biomedical engineering, and public health, among others. The courses offered include applied biochemistry, Advanced Placement biology, biotechnical engineering, and biomedical innovation. The design strand features on-site design labs, software, and equipment for students interested in careers in digital visual design, graphics/ animation, art production, marketing, and web design. Those class options include principles of illustration, graphic design fundamentals, computer

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graphics, graphic design, animation, and game design. The emerging technologies strand combines electronics, robotics, computer science, engineering, and manufacturing and incorporates new and emerging careers such as automated systems, fabrication, and engineering. Course options include robotics, cybersecurity, digital electronics, computer integrated manufacturing, engineering design and development, Advanced Placement computer science principles, introduction to welding, advanced production blueprint reading, mass production, and automated systems. Students will attend their home high school—De Soto High School or Mill Valley High School—for half of the day and then attend classes at the center for the other half. Since USD 232 follows the block schedule of classes, students will attend advanced classes every other day with time allotted during the middle of the day to transition to the other school. “At CTEC CAPS, students will grow and problem-solve while following their career interests and understanding that learning never stops once you are in your career. This program allows students to try on a profession to see if it fits prior to spending money on a college education. Students will be empowered with experience to help them make informed life choices prior to graduation,” Swartz says.

USD 232 is ranked as a Best School District in Kansas as identified by Niche, which develops those rankings by analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education along with reviews from students and parents. The rankings also include test scores, college readiness, activities, health and safety, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, and teacher quality. The district received an overall grade of A+ and ranked No. 2 of all school districts within the state of Kansas.

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ast year was a difficult year in many ways, to say the least. It seemed that no place was immune to the hardships faced around the globe in 2020, including De Soto. Financial strains, divisive political stances, and illness were just a few factors that left cities across the country reeling during the pandemic. However, a mix of small-town values and big business savvy has proven to be the perfect combination to keep De Soto not only surviving but thriving. At the center of this flourishing community is the De Soto Chamber of Commerce. The chamber plays host to about 190 members, ranging from small, homebased businesses to nationwide household names. Its mission is to increase visibility and growth for its members while serving the community and holding fast to its values. It’s easy to see that this mission is being accomplished just by taking a look at a few of the booming businesses in the area.

Engineered Air

De Soto is home to the head office of Engineered Air, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and energy recovery equipment. Engineered Air employs more than 1,300 team members, with facilities all over the continent, including 12 sales offices in Canada, 20 offices in the United States, and a total of nine factories, both north and south of the Canadian border. The De Soto facility employs just under 300. Biggest Perk of a Having a Facility in De Soto: “The people, both employees from De Soto and surrounding areas, as well as the people throughout the community, from the mayor to Sara Ritter (president, Chamber of Commerce), to other businesses in town. It’s a real benefit to have a town like De Soto to support a business and work with us as we’ve grown and expanded.” —Paul Hansen, Engineered Air general manager

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Custom Foods

Like most successful corporations, Custom Foods is in the business of making dough. However, they take their dough a little more literally. Custom Foods has been producing pizza dough, cookie dough, pie crusts, and a host of other bread and pastry goods in De Soto for the past 24 years. Products can be purchased by restaurants, grocery stores, and even for fundraising purposes, so customers can make a little dough of their own. Custom Foods employees 63 team members for round-the-clock, quality dough production. Biggest Perk of Having a Facility in De Soto: “De Soto is highly accessible, and the people are great to work with. There is a strong sense of comradery in the industrial park between the business entities located here, and the community is growing. Housing development has been key. Most of our employees are very local. As De Soto continues to offer more housing solutions and support businesses for the community, we find it easier to maintain staffing requirements and grow our businesses.” —Ethan Hart, Custom Foods president

Huhtamaki

Huhtamaki, manufacturers of disposable tableware and food packaging, is home to 18 production facilities in North America with 3,800 employees and more than $1.2 billion in revenue. In addition to housing the corporate offices, the De Soto site also converts paperboard for both frozen and dry goods to be distributed to numerous grocery and retail outlets. Biggest Perk of Having a Facility in De Soto: “De Soto’s location seems like it’s out away from the city, but that’s what makes it great. Our employees can easily commute from anywhere, and they have the convenience of being close to Kansas City and Lawrence. They can then return to their family’s activities and homes without … special arrangements. It’s small-town living with big-city convenience.” —Wessley Hudelson, communications manager

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USD 232

Though not technically a business, the De Soto school district, USD 232, certainly is thriving. The district includes 12 campuses with seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. With a student population of more than 7,400, the district has a record of consistent improvement with a continued quest for excellence. One of the hallmarks of the district is its dedication to acting in the best interest of students, families, teachers, and the community as a whole. This dedicated service, combined with the support of civic leaders and the cooperation of other community organizations and institutions, has resulted in the outstanding success USD 232 is now experiencing. Biggest Perk of a Thriving School District: “We are proud to be part of the De Soto community — one that supports USD 232 and its commitment to provide the best possible education for all students. The school district benefits from its association with De Soto because of its focus on the future and its great location in Johnson County. Families are choosing to relocate into this area for the wonderful amenities and great schools.” —Alvie L. Cater, assistant superintendent

Merck Animal Health

When it comes to animals, customers, employees, and the community, Merck Animal Health is dedicated to doing the right thing. This supplier of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions puts people before profits. For more on the business, turn to page 9. Biggest Perk of Having a Facility in De Soto: “De Soto lies in the heart of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, which is home to more than 300 animal health companies. In addition to the quality of life and economics of the area, the location gives Merck Animal Health access to a strong pipeline of talent.” —Thomas Schad, director of North American communications

Rehrig Pacific Co.

The philosophy of the Rehrig Pacific Co. could be, “If you move something from Point A to Point B, we’ve got a product that can better your business.” Originally named Rehrig Box and Manufacturing Co., Rehrig has been producing shipping containers and crates for more than 100 years, with a current emphasis on roll-out carts and recycling bins. Values such as family, service, growth, intrapreneurship, and innovation lie at the core of their work.

2021–2022

PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR WORKFORCE Biggest Perk of Having a Facility in De Soto: “For over 20 years, Rehrig Pacific Co. has enjoyed the benefits of urban resources with a smalltown personality, right here in De Soto. The local government and school systems are stable and growth-minded. We’re able to attract across a wide area, from the Kansas City metro through De Soto and over to Lawrence and Topeka. As a fourth-generation, family-owned light industrial manufacturer, Rehrig Pacific looks forward to growing our team and deepening our roots in De Soto.” —Chris Gab, plant manager

Harps Food

Harps is one of the largest employee-owned businesses in the United States. What started as a single, small grocery store in Arkansas in the 1930s has exploded into a Midwest chain, boasting 110 locations. In total, Harps employs more than 5,600 team members; 60 of those team members are working hard to bring residents of De Soto fresh, quality foods at competitive prices. Biggest Perk of Having a Facility in De Soto: “With De Soto being a smaller community, it’s nice to get to know individual customers on a personal level.” —Shane Murray, De Soto store manager

First Student Bus Transportation

First Student has been partnering with the De Soto School District to ensure safe transportation of local students for more than 20 years. Each school day, a team of nearly 90 expertly trained drivers, monitors, dispatchers, and maintenance technicians come together to provide the safest form of school transportation for approximately 2,800 students and families. If you are interested in making a difference, First Student is always hiring drivers who are committed to safety, customer service and have genuine, caring attitudes for children. Prospective candidates must be at least 21 years old, able to pass all background checks and drug screens, plus have a valid driver’s license with three years of driving experience. Biggest Perk of Working Within the De Soto Community: “A hometown feel, with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in our community by providing them with a safe and reliable way to get to and from school.” —Roxanne Sanford, location safety manager.

2021–2022

What began as an idea with the Governor’s Council on Education has reached another milestone. The state’s Work-Based Learning curriculum is being tested by five school districts, including De Soto USD 232. In 2019, when the council was formed, the mandate was to develop ways of improving education in Kansas, along with ways of improving relationships between the education and business sectors that would also address Kansas businesses’ need for a skilled workforce. This partnership led to the work-based curriculum now in the testing phase. USD 232’s program is overseen by Dr. Cindy Swartz, the director of the Career & Technical Education area of the Curriculum and Instruction Department. The work-based learning initiative includes all levels of education within the school district. For those in elementary school, WBL takes the form of ‘Career Awareness,’ offering guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, and business tours. Those at the middle-school level are on the ‘Career Exploration’ track and can participate in job shadowing, mock interviews, field trips, and career mentoring. The high-schoolers are in the ‘Career Preparation’ level with internships and apprenticeships with local businesses, work simulations within their various classes, as well as learning about entrepreneurship and community service. The goal of these initiatives is to create learning experiences for Kansas students that will prepare them for success in the workforce, in particular in the high-wage, high-demand, high-tech, and critical needs occupations the state will need to fill in the near future. The De Soto program has partnered with the Kansas City-based Kauffman Foundation to connect with its Real World Learning initiative. The goal of both programs is to equip high-school graduates with Market Value Assets—skills recognized by business and industry to help students transition from school to work more seamlessly and with a greater likelihood of success and economic independence. “To provide our students with client-based projects or internships, we will need to partner with many businesses in our community,” Swartz says. For more information on the USD 232 program, go to www.USD232.org; for more on the Governor’s Council on Education, go to www.KansasRegents.org/ about/governors-education-council, and for more on the Kauffman Foundation’s RWL program, go to www. Kauffman.org/real-world-learning. Reach Dr. Swartz at USD 232, 913-667-6200, extension 2803, or via email, cswartz@usd232.org.

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SHIRLEY BARNDT

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Age Characteristics

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Median Household Income percentages

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De Soto

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membership listing Accounting and Tax Preparation

JRC, CPA LLC

Jennifer R. Chick, CPA 9085 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 66018 jennifer@jrctax.com 913-583-3800

Profit Plus Business Solutions LLC Business Development 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 info@profitplus4u.com 913-583-8440

Advertising Specialists

A.R.S. Designs

Ange Klein 5250 Apache Court Shawnee, KS 66226 angerk1@aol.com 913-208-2643

Branding Stop

Carrie Peterson 8330 Nieman Road Overland Park, KS 66214 carrie@brandingstop.com 913-232-8970

Advertising/Marketing Firms

Strategy LLC

Tonya Frank 16500 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 104 Olathe, KS 66062 tonya.frank@strategynewmedia.com 913-440-0672

Aggregate/Rock Quarry/Sand

HAMM Companies

Jeff Hamm 609 Perry Place Perry, KS 66073 jeff.hamm@nrhamm.com 785-597-5111

Kaw Sand

Dave Penny 1887 E. 1450 Road, P.O. Box 9 Lawrence, KS 66044 785-218-8800

Martin Marietta Materials

Tony Flohrschutz P.O. Box 715 De Soto, KS 66018 tony.flohrschutz@martinmarietta.com 913-583-3311

Agritourism

Barn at Kill Creek Farm, The

Darrel Zimmerman 34055 W. 86th Terrace De Soto, KS, 66018 zimmermanskillcreekfarm@yahoo.com 913-535-4092

Bowlin Family Farms Steve Bowlin 31915 W. 115th Olathe, KS 66061 steve@bowlinfarms.net 913-208-1186

Cedar Valley Forest

Dustin Keith 29145 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 dustin@cedarvalleyforest.com 913-278-8818

Happy Valley Farm

Spike & Patty Durkin 29080 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 happyvalleyfarm.ks@gmail.com 913-706-0370

Architects/Engineers/ Environmental Services

BHC Rhodes

Kevin Honomichl 7101 College Blvd., Suite 400 Overland Park, KS 66210 kevin.honomichl@ibhc.com 913-663-1900

Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers, P.A. Aaron Gaspers 1421 E. 104th St., Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 6413 agaspers@cfse.com (816) 333-4477

Assisted Living Facilities

Hillside Village of De Soto Mike Egan 33600 W. 85th St. De Soto, KS 66018 mikee@hillsidedesoto.com todds@hillsidedesoto.com 913-583-1260 x 116

Homestead of Eudora

Brandy Coons 2725 Church St. Eudora, KS 66025 bcoons@homesteadofeudora.com 785-363-5150

Associate Member

Allenbrand, Shirley

26879 W. Shadow Circle Olathe, KS 66061 shirley@shirleyallenbrand.com 913-579-8206

Attorney/Legal Services

Matthew S. Gough, Attorney at Law Matt Gough 1211 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS 66044 mgough@barberemerson.com 785-843-6600

Polsinelli

John Peterson 900 W. 48th Place, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64112 jpetersen@polsinelli.com 816-753-1000

Auto/Fuel/Automotive Parts

De Soto Auto Parts

John Flegler 33530 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoautoparts@hotmail.com 913-585-3180

Automobile Dealerships

Crown Toyota Volkswagen of Lawrence Lacie Ludolph 3430 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66046 lludolph@crownautomotive.com 785-843-7700

De Soto Auto Sales

Chris Watkins 33500 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 sales@desotoautosalesks.com 913-220-4189

Banking

Country Club Bank

Tim Rhodes / Deanne Engstrom 21911 W. 66th St. Shawnee, KS 66226 trhodes@countryclubbank.com 816-751-4232

Great American Bank

Shelby Lathrom 33050 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 429 De Soto, KS 66018 slathrom@greatambank.com 913-585-1131

Great Southern Bank

Lauren Vogeler 34102 W. Commerce Drive, Suite A P.O. Box S De Soto, KS 66018 lvogeler@greatsouthernbank.com 913-583-3004

TriCentury Bank

Travis Hicks 33485 Lexington Ave., P.O. Box 329 De Soto, KS 66018 913-583-3222

Buildings Automation Consulting

Control Service Co./Guntert LLC Kurt Guntert 30505 W. 87th St. De Soto, KS 66018 913-800-0920

Business Consulting Services

Profit Plus Business Solutions LLC Business Development 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 info@profitplus4u.com 913-583-8440

Strategy LLC

Tonya Frank 16500 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 104 Olathe, KS 66062 tonya.frank@strategynewmedia.com 913-440-0672

Car Wash

De Soto Car Wash

John Flegler 33520 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoautoparts@hotmail.com 913-585-3180

Chiropractor

De Soto Chiropractic

Don Reith, PA 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite B De Soto, KS 66018 desotokschiro@gmail.com 913-583-3700

Churches

Bridge Church KC

Seth Budimlija 33490 Lexington Ave., Suite D De Soto, KS 66018 seth@bridgechurchkc.com 816-302-5218

De Soto Baptist Church

The Rev. Richard Copeland 8655 Copeland Way, P.O. Box E De Soto, KS 66018 desotobaptistkschurch@gmail.com 913-585-1026

De Soto United Methodist Church Pastor Jeff Prothro 8760 Kill Creek Road, P.O. Box 400 De Soto, KS 66018 umcoffice@desotoumc.org 913-583-1359

De Soto Youth Ministries

Donna Wilting 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 66018 info@desotoyouthministries.org 913-583-3411

Faith Builders International Inc. Pastors Philip & Michelle Steele 8390 Peoria St., P.O. Box 452 De Soto, KS 66018 main@buildfaith.net 913-583-1670

Reach Church

Ryan McDaniel 33085 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 682 De Soto, KS 66018 rmcdaniel@reachdesoto.com 913-296-2201

Cigar Lounge

Ritter Cigar Co.

Kevin Ritter 9170 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 rittercigarcompany@yahoo.com 913-208-5352; 913-238-2206

Civic/Nonprofit Organization

Barn at Kill Creek Farm, The

Darrel Zimmerman 34055 W. 86th Terrace De Soto, KS 66018 zimmermanskillcreekfarm@yahoo.com 913-535-4091

Cause Coffee

Tara Stuckey 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 66018 913-709-8235

De Soto Arts Council

Diana Zwahlen, President 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box 501 De Soto, KS 66018 desotoartsks@gmail.com 913-638-8998

De Soto Days Festival Inc. Loya Beery P.O. Box 188 De Soto, KS 66018 llbeery@hotmail.com 913-585-1378

membership listing De Soto Historical Society

Strategy LLC

Manning Construction

De Soto Rotary Club

Tech Wyze Inc.

Martin Underground

Mary Guntert P.O. Box 86 De Soto, KS 66018 desotohistoricalsociety@gmail.com 913-515-8532 Berry Zimmerman P.O. Box 363 De Soto, KS 66018 desotorotaryclub@gmail.com 913-484-8156

Tall Oaks Conference Center Jeff Clark 12778 189th St. Linwood, KS 66052 jeff@uccr.org 913-301-3004

VFW Post #6654 - Linden-Tripkos David Cuba 33725 W. 84th De Soto, KS 66018 vfw6654qm@kc.rr.com 913-585-1100

Coffee Shop

Cause Coffee

Tara Stuckey 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 66018 913-709-8235

Commercial Park and Playground Equipment

AB Creative

Tanner McNamara 33160 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 tanner@abcreative.net 913-583-3332

Computer Technicians/ Consultants

BerganKDV

Gene Brixey 3550 N.E. Ralph Powell Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 gene.brixey@bergankdv.com 816-525-9699

Tonya Frank 16500 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 104 Olathe, KS 66062 tonya.frank@strategynewmedia.com 913-440-0672 Robert Daniels 22121 W. 83rd St. Shawnee, KS 66227 rob@techwyze.com 913-381-1333

Contractors/Construction/ Site Construction

Drywall Masters

Dewayne Spiess 10300 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 66018 dewayne@spiesscustomhomes.com 913-207-2877

Freedom Concrete LLC

Mark Rawie 32565 Lexington Ave., Suite C, P.O. Box 731 De Soto, KS 66018 mark@freedomconcrete1.com 913-583-1150

Freedom Concrete LLC

Joe Rawie 32565 Lexington Ave., Suite C, P.O. Box 731 De Soto, KS 66018 joe@freedomconcrete1.com 913-583-1150

Harding Homes

Nate Harding P.O. Box 565 De Soto, KS 66018 info@hardinghomes.net 913-205-9670

KBS Constructors Inc. Dave Anderson 14955 W. 117th Olathe, KS 66062 davidanderson@kbsci.com 913-223-9878

Tom Manning 1708 E. 123rd St. Olathe, KS 66061 tmanning@manningkc.com 913-390-1007

Jeff Martin 5401 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 jeff@martinunderground.com 816-353-1352

MG Construction LLC Mark and Natalie Gulley 30495 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 mgulleyhome@yahoo.com 913-449-5424

Montgomery Concrete

Rob Montgomery 9969 W. 239th St. Bucyrus, KS 66013 montgomerycc16@gmail.com 913-208-0086

Neighborhoods of Arbor Ridge, The Don Parr P.O. Box 362 De Soto, KS 66018 arborridgeks@gmail.com 913-709-6693

RD Johnson Excavating Co. Jeff Hamm 1705 N. 1399 Road Lawrence, KS 66046 info@rdje.com 785-842-9100

Spiess Custom Homes LLC

Dewayne Spiess 10300 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 66018 dewayne@spiesscustomhomes.com 913-207-2877

Turner Construction Co.

Andy Heitmann 1220 Washington St., Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64105 ajheitmann@tcco.com 8162830555

Convenience Store/Gas Station

Harps

Shane Murray 34040 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 str249@harpsfood.com 913-585-9876

Cosmetics/Beauty

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Jill Davis 8467 Valley Spring Drive De Soto, KS 66018 jilldavishome@yahoo.com 913-710-4228

Countertop Installation/ Contractor

Granite Express LLC

Herminio Montoya 224 Santa Fe Road Bonner Springs, KS 66012 hermangranite@hotmail.com 913-744-6088

Credit Card Processing/ Merchant Services

MerchantGuy

Troy Wilson 7138 Halsey Drive Shawnee, KS 66216 troy@merchantguy.com 913-667-9662

Dentists

C.H. Klestinske, DDS

Charles Klestinske 32980 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 418 De Soto, KS 66018 chkdds1@gmail.com 913-583-3233

Developer

Alcove Development

Dustin Baker P.O. Box 3789 Lawrence, KS 66046 dbaker@alcoveproperty.com 913-954-0801

Grata Development

Travis Schram 6300 W. 143rd St., Suite 200 Overland Park, KS 66223 travis@grata.land 913-732-4778

HIKE Properties, c/o Lawrence Property Management Travis Hicks 4205 W. Sixth St. Lawrence, KS 66049 lthicks@me.com 785-331-7821

Spiess Custom Homes LLC

Dewayne Spiess 10300 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 66018 dewayne@spiesscustomhomes.com 913-207-2877

Dog Grooming

Barks and Bubbles Margie Petroskey

34193 W. 90th Circle De Soto, KS 66018 bandbgrooming2013@gmail.com 913-586-5138

Education

Johnson County Community College

Carol Lehman 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 clehman@jccc.edu 913-469-8500 (main)

USD 232

Frank Harwood 35200 W. 91st St. De Soto, KS 66018 flinaeav@usd232.org information@usd232.org 913-667-6200

Electrical Installation and Repair Services (Residential and Commercial)

Certified Electric

Embroidery and Screen Printing

A.R.S. Designs

Ange Klein 5250 Apache Court Shawnee, KS 66226 angerk1@aol.com 913-208-2643

Branding Stop

Carrie Peterson 8330 Nieman Road Overland Park, KS 66214 carrie@brandingstop.com 913-232-8970

Olathe T-Shirt and Trophy Joan Davis 900 N. Mart-way Drive Olathe, KS 66061 ottasi@aol.com 913-782-5671

Energy Management Consulting

Control Service Co./Guntert LLC Kurt Guntert 30505 W. 87th St. De Soto, KS 66018 913-800-0920

Event and Meeting Venues

Barn at Kill Creek Farm, The

Darrel Zimmerman 34055 W. 86th Terrace De Soto, KS 66018 zimmermanskillcreekfarm@yahoo.com 913-535-4092

Cedar Valley Forest

Dustin Keith 29145 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 dustin@cedarvalleyforest.com 913-278-8818

JT’s Grill & Sports Bar

Scott Hill 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite C De Soto, KS 66018 jtsgrillindesoto@gmail.com 913-585-1116

Mike Bowden 31205 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 kccertifiedelectric@kc.rr.com 913-207-0038 35

membership listing Tall Oaks Conference Center Jeff Clark 12778 189th St. Linwood, KS 66052 jeff@uccr.org 913-301-3004

VFW Post #6654 - Linden-Tripkos David Cuba 33725 W. 84th De Soto, KS 66018 vfw6654qm@kc.rr.com 913-585-1100

Financial Planning and Investments

Columbia Capital Management LLC

Jeff White 6700 Antioch Road, Suite 250 Overland Park, KS 66204 jwhite@columbiacapital.com 913-248-8500

Country Club Bank

Tim Rhodes / Deanne Engstrom 21911 W. 66th St. Shawnee, KS 66226 trhodes@countryclubbank.com 816-751-4232

Edward Jones Andrew Jacober

8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4A De Soto, KS 66018 andy.jacober@edwardjones.com 913-586-5021

Great American Bank

Shelby Lathrom 33050 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 429, De Soto, KS 66018 slathrom@greatambank.com 913-585-1131

Great Southern Bank

Lauren Vogeler 34102 W. Commerce Drive, Suite A P.O. Box S De Soto, KS 66018 lvogeler@greatsouthernbank.com 913-583-3004

TriCentury Bank

Travis Hicks 33485 Lexington Ave., P.O. Box 329 De Soto, KS 66018 913-583-3222

Firearms Dealer

Up In Arms Kansas

Ryq Farnow 33490 Lexington Ave., Suite F De Soto, KS 66018 ryq@upinarmskansas.com 913-608-3288Fitn

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Great Life Golf & Fitness

Denny Hougham 7909 Wyandotte St. and 32905 W. 84th St. De Soto, KS 66018 desoto@greatlifegolf.com 913-301-3000

Oak Country Golf Course Tom Anderson 8800 Scott Drive De Soto, KS 66018 ocountryclub@kc.rr.com 913-583-3503

Flooring Services

Gulley’s Carpet

Larry Gulley P.O. Box 175 De Soto, KS 66018 gulley02000@yahoo.com 913-583-3748

Flooring/Countertops

Granite Express LLC

Herminio Montoya 224 Santa Fe Road Bonner Springs, KS 66012 hermangranite@hotmail.com 913-744-6088

Funeral Services And Monuments

Bruce Funeral Home

Shirley Bruce Brown-Van Arsdale P.O. Box 192 Gardner, KS 66030 bfhomeinc1@aol.com 913-585-1346

Garage Condominiums

Carriage Houses of Johnson County Joseph Nuti 29230 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 efnuti@aol.com 913-638-3100

Gardening Supplies

De Soto Feed and Garden

Karen Heinen 8155 Hadley Road De Soto, KS 66018 desotofeedandgarden@hotmail.com 913-583-1112

Golf Courses

Great Life Golf & Fitness

Denny Hougham 7909 Wyandotte St. and 32905 W. 84th St. De Soto, KS 66018 desoto@greatlifegolf.com 913-301-3000

Oak Country Golf Course Tom Anderson 8800 Scott Drive De Soto, KS 66018 ocountryclub@kc.rr.com 913-583-3503

Government

City of De Soto

Mayor Rick Walker 32905 W. 84th St., P. O. Box C De Soto, KS 66018 mbrungardt@desotoks.us 913-583-1182

Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Ed Eilert, Chair 111 S. Cherry St., Suite 3300 Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-0430

Johnson County LibraryDe Soto Branch

Rita Glick 33145 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 396 De Soto, KS 66018 glickr@jocolibrary.org 913-826-4600

Johnson County Manager’s Office Aaron Otto 111 S. Cherry St., Suite 3300 Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-0725

Johnson County Sheriff ’s Office Capt. Jeremy Campbell 27747 W. 159th St. New Century, KS 66031 jeremy.campbell@jocogov.org 913-715-5400

Johnson County Sheriff ’s Office - Recruitment

Ed Drake 588 E, Santa Fe St. Olathe, KS 66061 sheriffrecruiting@jocosheriff.org 913-715-5522

State of Kansas

Senator Beverly Gossage 9325 Evening Star Terrace Eudora, KS 66025 beverly. gossage@senate.ks.gov 785-296-7382

State of Kansas

Representative Timothy Johnson 15958 151st St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012 timothy.johnson@house.ks.gov 785-296-7677

Grocery Store

Harps

Shane Murray 34040 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 str249@harpsfood.com 913-585-9876

Hair Salon

Shear Images Hair Studio Kim Frieling 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite F De Soto, KS 66018 shearimages66018@gmail.com 913-583-2660

Health Care and Wellness

AdventHealth

Mallory Laur 9100 W. 74th St. Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 mallory.laur@adventhealth.com 913-676-2000

AdventHealth Primary Care

Sarah Goin Kliewer 8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4E De Soto, KS 66018 sarah.goinkliewer@adventhealth.com 913-789-3961

C.H. Klestinske, DDS

Charles Klestinske 32980 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 418 De Soto, KS 66018 chkdds1@gmail.com 913-583-3233

CBD American Shaman

Nicholas Hower 608 Tulip Drive, Suite G Bonner Springs, KS 66012 wellness@bonnerbotanicals.com 913-745-6667

Cedar Creek Pharmacy Lori Murdock 34040 W. Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 lorimurdock@att.net 913-583-1117

De Soto Chiropractic

Don Reith, PA 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite B De Soto, KS 66018 desotokschiro@gmail.com 913-583-3700

Marquette Physical Therapy, P.A. Jay Marquette 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite A De Soto, KS 66018 jay@marquettept.com 913-585-9844

Olathe Health

Darren Odum 20333 W. 151st St. Olathe, KS 66061 darren.odum@olathehealth.org 913-791-4200

Ridgeview Eye Care

Trent Henderson, O.D. 33321 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoeyecare@gmail.com 913-583-1991

Heating and Air Conditioning

Certified Electric

Mike Bowden 31205 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 kccertifiedelectric@kc.rr.com 913-207-0038

Harding Heating & Air Conditioning Jess Harding 19831 W. 97th St. Lenexa, KS 66220 hardinghvac@hotmail.com 913-342-6086

Horse Stable/Equine Facility

Painted M Ranch

Prem Parmar 12631 S. Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 66061 prem@everestkc.net 913-221-5376

membership listing Hospitals

AdventHealth

Mallory Laur 9100 W. 74th St. Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 mallory.laur@adventhealth.com 913-676-2000

Olathe Health

Darren Odum 20333 W. 151st St. Olathe, KS 66061 darren.odum@olathehealth.org 913-791-4200

Information Technology

Menlo Inc.

Brad Sandt 5904 N.W. 63rd Terr. Kansas City, MO 64151 brad.sandt@menloinc.com 816-817-6170

Strategy LLC

Tonya Frank 16500 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 104 Olathe, KS 66062 tonya.frank@strategynewmedia.com 913-440-0672

Tech Wyze Inc.

Robert Daniels 22121 W. 83rd St. Shawnee, KS 66227 rob@techwyze.com 913-381-1333

Insurance Agencies

AFLAC

Peter Lindstrom 6600 College Blvd., Suite 305 Overland Park, KS 66211 peter_lindstrom@us.aflac.com 913-485-7945

American Family Insurance Julie Coover 32565 Lexington Ave., Suite B De Soto, KS 66018 jcoover@amfam.com 913-583-1219

Integrity Midwest Insurance LLC Clint Kueffer 2500 W. 31st St., Suite B Lawrence, KS 66047 clint@integritymw.com 785-856-5100

Kansas Preferred Insurance Group

Keith Turnbaugh 34102 W. Commerce Drive, Suite B De Soto, KS 66018 keith@kpigroup.net 913-585-1981

Interior Design

CJI Design Group

Christine Julian 33490 Lexington Ave., Suite D De Soto, KS 66018 info@cjidesigngroup.com 785-380-9929

Landscape Architect/ Land Planner

Indigo Design Inc.

Doug Pickert 8593 Timber Trails Drive De Soto, KS 66018 doug@indigoparks.com 913-583-1370

Landscaping/Lawn Care

Mowmentum LLC

Corey Davis 8467 Valley Spring Drive De Soto, KS 66018 mowmentumkc@gmail.com 913-710-4234

Real Deal Drainage Solutions Neal Parker 8940 Waverly De Soto, KS 66018 nparker@realdealds.com 913-208-9423

Legal Services

GilmoreBell

Gary Anderson 2405 Grand Blvd., Suite 1100 Kansas City, MO 64108 ganderson@gilmorebell.com 816-221-1000

Library

Johnson County LibraryDe Soto Branch

Rita Glick 33145 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 396 De Soto, KS 66018 glickr@jocolibrary.org 913-826-4600

Liquor Store

Mike’s Liquor

Mike Rogers 9160 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 mrogers5@live.com 913-583-1711

Lumber Company

Lumber One

Ben Henk 9800 Sunflower Road De Soto, KS 66018 bhenk@yahoo.com 913-583-9889

Manufacturers

Custom Foods Inc.

Ethan Hart 9101 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 sales@customfoodsinc.com 913-585-1900

Engineered Air

Paul Hansen 32050 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 650 De Soto, KS 66018 admin.desoto@engineeredair.com; hr.desoto@engineeredair.com 913-583-3181

Huhtamaki Americas Inc. Diane Redford 9201 Packaging Drive De Soto, KS 66018 diane.redford@huhtamaki.com 913-583-8727

Merck Animal Health

Shirley Barndt 35500 W. 91st St. De Soto, KS 66018 shirley_barndt@merck.com 913-329-9003

Rehrig Pacific Co.

Chris Gab 8875 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 asanta@rehrigpacific.com bcavener@rehrigpacific.com 913-585-1175

Meat Market

Steve’s Meat Market Pam Prudden 32685 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 pamprudden@aol.com 913-583-1390

Motel

Super 8 Motel of De Soto Dony Patel 34085 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 super8desoto@hotmail.com 913-583-3880

Nursing/Memory Care Facility

Hillside Village of De Soto Mike Egan 33600 W. 85th St. De Soto, KS 66018 mikee@hillsidedesoto.com todds@hillsidedesoto.com 913-583-1260 x 116

Homestead of Eudora

Brandy Coons 2725 Church St. Eudora, KS 66025 bcoons@homesteadofeudora.com 785-363-5150

Optometrist

Ridgeview Eye Care

Trent Henderson, O.D. 33321 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoeyecare@gmail.com 913-583-1991

Overhead Doors Sales & Installation (Residential/Commercial)

Tracker Door Systems LLC Cindee Johannsen 35000 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 cindee@trackerdoor.com 913-585-3100

Payroll Services

Profit Plus Business Solutions LLC Business Development 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 info@profitplus4u.com 913-583-8440

Pet Food and Supplies

De Soto Feed and Garden

Karen Heinen 8155 Hadley Road De Soto, KS 66018 desotofeedandgarden@hotmail.com 913-583-1112

De Soto Veterinary Clinic Matt Fehr 33900 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 mattfehr1@gmail.com 913-585-1115

Pharmacy

Cedar Creek Pharmacy Lori Murdock 34040 W Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 lorimurdock@att.net 913-583-1117

Photography

RMB Prints and Design Rose Burgweger 9160 Cedar Creek Road De Soto, KS 66018 rmbprints@icloud.com 913-583-1857

Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Marquette Physical Therapy, P.A. Jay Marquette 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite A De Soto, KS 66018 jay@marquettept.com 913-585-9844

Physicians

AdventHealth Primary Care

Sarah Goin Kliewer 8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4E De Soto, KS 66018 sarah.goinkliewer@adventhealth.com 913-789-3961

Printing, Copies/ Graphic Services

RMB Prints and Design Rose Burgweger 9160 Cedar Creek Road De Soto, KS 66018 rmbprints@icloud.com 913-583-1857

Property Management

Lawrence Property Management Roxanne Hicks 4205 W. Sixth St., Suite B Lawrence, KS 66049 info@lawrencepropertymanagement.com 785-832-8728

Publications (Community and Business)

RMB Prints and Design Rose Burgweger 9160 Cedar Creek Road De Soto, KS 66018 rmbprints@icloud.com 913-583-1857

Sunflower Publishing

Bob Cucciniello 1503 S.W. 42nd St. Topeka, KS 66609 bcucciniello@ogdenpubs.com 785-274-4401

membership listing Real Estate Services

Keller Williams Diamond Partners Inc. Jennifer Bodenhausen 13671 S. Mur-Len Road Olathe, KS 66062 jenn.bodenhausen@kw.com 913-322-7500

Keller Williams Legacy Partners Inc. Kris Johnson 21648 Midland Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 krisjohnson@kw.com 913-825-3116

Montoya Homes KC Platinum Realty

Consuelo Montoya 13795 S. Mur-Len Road, #201 Olathe, KS 66062 montoyahomeskc@gmail.com 913-601-0114

ReeceNichols

Erica Baruth 10592 S. Ridgeview Road Olathe KS 66061 ericabaruth@reecenichols.com 913-708-3417

SD Home Team @ BHG Kansas City Homes Shelly Doris Milburn 33135 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 585 De Soto, KS 66018 sdmilburn17@gmail.com 913-709-4425

SMG - Signature Mortgage Group

Scott O’Connor 5350 College Blvd. Leawood, KS 66211 scott@signaturemortgage.net 913-754-1366

Sunflower Redevelopment Kise Randall krandal@kessingerhunter.com

Rental (Residential/Commercial)

B&H Properties

Loya Beery 30497 W. 88th Terrace De Soto, KS 66018 llbeery@hotmail.com 913-585-1378

Clearview Village Inc.

David Rhodes 36000 W. 103rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 davidr@wheatlandinvestmentsgrp.com 913-583-1451

KTEN Place

Sabrina Fleming 9100 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 info@ktenplace.com 913-583-2111

Myrtle E. Coker Trust - James Leon Coker Trust Mary Guntert P.O. Box 427 De Soto, KS 66018 mgguntert@hotmail.com 913-585-1437

Restaurant Franchising

Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems Inc.

Mike O’Toole 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 guestrelations@goodcents.com 913-583-8400

Restaurants/Catering

Beer 30

Frenzel’s BBQ & Catering Bill Frenzel 2730 Montrose Circle Eudora, KS 66025 bbqbill@sbcglobal.net 913-915-5086

JT’s Grill & Sports Bar

Scott Hill 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite C De Soto, KS 66018 jtsgrillindesoto@gmail.com 913-585-1116

KJ’s Pizzeria

Rod Bowman 33031 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 kjspizzaks@gmail.com 913-586-5141

McDonald’s of De Soto Michael Dobski 34225 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 mtdobski@sunflower.com 913-585-1166

Perky’s Cafe - Basehor Tracy Smith 15510 State Ave. Basehor, KS 66007 info@perkyscafekc.com 913-745-8409

Perky’s Cafe - De Soto Tracy Smith 33080 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 tracy@perkyscafekc.com 913-586-5093

Schlotzsky’s

Charles Crist 9150 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 cdcristinvestments@gmail.com 913-585-1416

Mike Egan 12221 S. Strangline Road Olathe, KS 66062 barthastert1@gmail.com; mike.egan12@gmail.com 913-782-2867

Cause Coffee

Two Guys & A Grill

Tara Stuckey 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 66018 913-709-8235

Troy Tedder 109 N. Chester St. Olathe, KS 66061 twoguysandagrill@aol.com 913-393-4745

Retail

Anabel’s Makers Market Anabel Sanchez 33021 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 amakersgiftshop@gmail.com 760-777-3270

Beer 30

Charles Crist 9150 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 cdcristinvestments@gmail.com 913-585-1416

Bowlin Family Farms Steve Bowlin 31915 W. 115th Olathe, KS 66061 steve@bowlinfarms.net 913-208-1186

Cause Coffee

Tara Stuckey 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 66018 913-709-8235

CBD American Shaman

Nicholas Hower 608 Tulip Drive, Suite G Bonner Springs, KS 66012 wellness@bonnerbotanicals.com 913-745-6667

Cedar Creek Pharmacy Lori Murdock 34040 W. Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 lorimurdock@att.net 913-583-1117

De Soto Auto Parts

John Flegler 33530 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 913-585-3180 desotoautoparts@hotmail.com

De Soto Car Wash

John Flegler 33520 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoautoparts@hotmail.com 913-585-3180

De Soto Feed and Garden

McDonald’s of De Soto

De Soto Veterinary Clinic

Mike’s Liquor

Great Life Golf & Fitness

Oak Country Golf Course

Happy Valley Farm

Olathe T-Shirt and Trophy

Harps

Perky’s Cafe - Basehor

Jake’s Fireworks

Perky’s Cafe - De Soto

KJ’s Pizzeria

Ridgeview Eye Care

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Ritter Cigar Co.

Karen Heinen 8155 Hadley Road De Soto, KS 66018 desotofeedandgarden@hotmail.com 913-583-1112 Matt Fehr 33900 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 mattfehr1@gmail.com 913-585-1115

Denny Hougham 7909 Wyandotte St. and 32905 W. 84th St. De Soto, KS 66018 desoto@greatlifegolf.com 913-301-3000 Spike & Patty Durkin 29080 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 happyvalleyfarm.ks@gmail.com 913-706-0370 Shane Murray 34040 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 str249@harpsfood.com 913-585-9876 Devon Krusich 1500 E. 27th Terrace Pittsburg, KS 66762 devonkrusich@jakesfireworks.com 620-231-2264 Rod Bowman 33031 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 kjspizzaks@gmail.com 913-586-5141 Jill Davis 8467 Valley Spring Drive De Soto, KS 66018 jilldavishome@yahoo.com 913-710-4228

Michael Dobski 34225 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 mtdobski@sunflower.com 913-585-1166 Mike Rogers 9160 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 mrogers5@live.com 913-583-1711 Tom Anderson 8800 Scott Drive De Soto, KS 66018 ocountryclub@kc.rr.com 913-583-3503 Joan Davis 900 N. Mart-way Drive Olathe, KS 66061 ottasi@aol.com 913-782-5671

Tracy Smith 15510 State Ave. Basehor, KS 66007 info@perkyscafekc.com 913-745-8409

Tracy Smith 33080 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 tracy@perkyscafekc.com 913-586-5093

Trent Henderson, O.D. 33321 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoeyecare@gmail.com 913-583-1991 Kevin Ritter 9170 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 rittercigarcompany@yahoo.com 913-208-5352; 913-238-2206

membership listing Schlotzsky’s

Mike Egan 12221 S. Strangline Road Olathe, KS 66062 barthastert1@gmail.com; mike.egan12@gmail.com 913-782-2867

Shear Images Hair Studio Kim Frieling 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite F De Soto, KS 66018 shearimages66018@gmail.com 913-583-2660

Sol De Soto Tanning Solutions LLC

DiAnne Miller 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite G De Soto, KS 66018 sol.desototanning@gmail.com 913-586-5097

Steve’s Meat Market Pam Prudden 32685 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 pamprudden@aol.com 913-583-1390

Two Guys & A Grill

Troy Tedder 109 N. Chester St. Olathe, KS 66061 twoguysandagrill@aol.com 913-393-4745

Up In Arms Kansas

Ryq Farnow 33490 Lexington Ave., Suite F De Soto, KS 66018 ryq@upinarmskansas.com 913-608-3288

Rifle Club and Shooting Range

Mill Creek Rifle Club Richard Cooper 7215 Gardner Road De Soto, KS 66018 rbcooperjr@gmail.com 913-568-9088

Security Consultants

Kenton Brothers Inc.

David Strickland 3401 E. Truman Road Kansas City, MO 64127 davids@kentonbrothers.com 913-787-2110

Shipping/Packaging Services

Rocking K Logistics LLC

Mike Boyer 9005 Kill Creek Road De Soto, KS 66018 mboyer@rockingklogistics.com 913-585-3500

Storage Services

De Soto KS Self Storage

Vanessa Berry 9520 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 desotoksselfstorage@gmail.com 913-585-9968

Synthetic Turf Provider

ForeverLawn Kansas City Tanner McNamara 33160 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 karen@abcreative.net 913-583-3332

Tanning Solutions

Sol De Soto Tanning Solutions LLC

DiAnne Miller 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite G De Soto, KS 66018 sol.desototanning@gmail.com 913-586-5097

Telecommunications Companies

323.tv LLC

Jared Clarke 32525 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 bclarke@323.tv; jclarke@323.tv 913-422-0910 x114

KsFiberNet

Whitney Turek 8201 E. 34th St., Circle N., Suite 1501 wturkek@ksfiber.net 316-712-6020

RG Fiber

Mike Bosch 713 High St., P.O. Box 815 Baldwin City, KS 66006 support@rgfiber.com 785-594-5414

Zoom Fiber

Kameron Klein 35276 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 kklein@zoomfiber.com 913-583-0050 x 1001

Transportation

First Student Inc.

Roxanne Sanford 8020 Monticello Terrace Shawnee, KS 66227 roxanne.sanford@firstgroup.com 913-422-8501

Trophies and Awards

Olathe T-Shirt and Trophy Joan Davis 900 N. Mart-way Drive Olathe, KS 66061 ottasi@aol.com 913-782-5671

Utilities

ATMOS Energy Corp.

Bruce Palmer 25090 W. 110th Terrance Olathe, KS 66061 bruce.palmer@atmosenergy.com 913-254-6347

Evergy

Lisa Franklin 23505 W. 86th St. Shawnee, KS 66227 lisa.franklin@evergy.com 913-667-5105

RG Fiber

Mike Bosch 713 High St., P.O. Box 815 Baldwin City, KS 66006 support@rgfiber.com 785-594-5414

Water District 7, Johnson County 534 W. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-7375

Zoom Fiber

Kameron Klein 35276 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 kklein@zoomfiber.com 913-583-0050 x 1001

Veterinarian/Pet Hospital

De Soto Veterinary Clinic Matt Fehr 33900 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 mattfehr1@gmail.com 913-585-1115

Video Conferencing Equipment

323.tv LLC

Jared Clarke 32525 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 bclarke@323.tv jclarke@323.tv 913-422-0910 x114

Waste Management Services

HAMM Companies

Web Development

Strategy LLC

Tonya Frank 16500 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 104 Olathe, KS 66062 tonya.frank@strategynewmedia.com 913-440-0672

Wholesale Distributors

Ritter Cigar Co.

Kevin Ritter 9170 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 66018 rittercigarcompany@yahoo.com 913-208-5352; 913-238-2206

RG Fiber

Mike Bosch 713 High St., P.O. Box 815 Baldwin City, KS 66006 support@rgfiber.com 785-594-5414

Zoom Fiber

Kameron Klein 35276 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 66018 kklein@zoomfiber.com 913-583-0050 x 1001

Woodworking

Julian Woodshop LLC

Bill Holzhueter 34250 W. 84th Terrace De Soto, KS 66018 julianwoodshop@gmail.com 734-558-1476

Jeff Hamm 609 Perry Place Perry, KS 66073 jeff.hamm@nrhamm.com 785-597-5111

Honey Creek Disposal Service LLC

Randy Weldon 26195 Linwood Road Lawrence, KS 66044 randy@honeycreekdisposal.com 913-369-8999

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D 42, 43

A A.R.S. Designs 32, 35 AB Creative 34 AdventHealth 37, 38 AdventHealth Primary Care 37, 39 AFLAC 38 Alcove Development 35 Allenbrand, Shirley 32 American Family Insurance 38 Anabel’s Makers Market 41 ATMOS Energy Corp. 42

B B&H Properties 40 Barks and Bubbles 35 Barn at Killcreek Farm, The 32, 33, 35 Beer 30 40, 41 BerganKDV 34 BHC Rhodes 32 Bowlin Family Farms 32, 41 Branding Stop 32, 35 Bridge Church KC 33 Bruce Funeral Home 36

C Carriage Houses of Johnson County 36 Cause Coffee 33, 34, 40, 41 CBD American Shaman 37, 41 Cedar Creek Pharmacy 37, 39, 41 Cedar Valley Forest 32, 35 Certified Electric 35, 37 City of De Soto 36 CJI Design Group 38 Clearview Village Inc. 40 Columbia Capital Management LLC 36 Control Service Company/Guntert LLC 33, 35 Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers, P.A. 32 Country Club Bank 33, 36 Crown Toyota Volkswagen of Lawrence 33 Custom Foods Inc. 38

De Soto Arts Council De Soto Auto Parts De Soto Auto Sales De Soto Baptist Church De Soto Car Wash De Soto Chiropractic De Soto Days Festival, Inc. De Soto Feed and Garden De Soto Historical Society De Soto KS Self Storage De Soto Rotary Club De Soto United Methodist Church De Soto Veterinary Clinic De Soto Youth Ministries Drywall Masters

33 32, 41 33 33 33, 41 33, 37 33 36, 39, 41 34 42 34 33 39, 41, 43 33 34

E Edward Jones 36 Engineered Air 38 Evergy 42

F Faith Builders International, Inc. First Student, Inc. ForeverLawn Kansas City Freedom Concrete LLC Frenzel’s BBQ & Catering

33 42 42 34 40

G GilmoreBell 38 Gough, Matthew S., Attorney at Law 32 Granite Express LLC 35, 36 Grata Development 35 Great American Bank 33, 36 Great Life Golf & Fitness 36, 36, 41 Great Southern Bank 33, 36 Gulley’s Carpet 36

H HAMM Companies 32, 43 Happy Valley Farm 32, 41 Harding Homes 34 Harding Heating & Air Conditioning 37 Harps 35, 37, 41 HIKE Properties, c/o Lawrence Property Management 35

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Hillside Village of De Soto Homestead of Eudora Honey Creek Disposal Service LLC Huhtamaki Americas Inc.

32, 39 32, 39 43 38

I Indigo Design Inc. Integrity Midwest Insurance LLC

38 38

J Jake’s Fireworks 41 Johnson County Board of County Commissioners 37 Johnson County Community College 35 Johnson County Library-De Soto Branch 37, 38 Johnson County Manager’s Office 37 Johnson County Sheriff’s Office 37 Johnson County Sheriff’s Office-Recruitment 37 JT’s Grill & Sports Bar 35, 40 JRC, CPA, LLC 32 Julian Woodshop LLC 43

K Kansas Preferred Insurance Group 38 Kaw Sand 32 KBS Constructors Inc. 34 Keller Williams Legacy Partners Inc. 40 Keller Williams Diamond Partners Inc. 40 Kenton Brothers Inc. 42 KJ’s Pizzeria 40, 41 Klestinske, C.H., DDS 35, 37 KsFiberNet 42 KTEN Place 40

L Lawrence Property Management 39 Lumber One 38

M Manning Construction Marquette Physical Therapy, P.A. Martin Marietta Materials Martin Underground Mary Kay Cosmetics McDonald’s of De Soto

2021–2022

Menlo Inc. 38 MerchantGuy 35 Merck Animal Health 38 MG Construction LLC 34 Mike’s Liquor 38, 41 Mill Creek Rifle Club 42 Montgomery Concrete 34 Montoya Homes KC – Platinum Realty 40 Mowmentum LLC 38 Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems Inc. 40 Myrtle E. Coker Trust James Leon Coker Trust 40

N Neighborhoods of Arbor Ridge, The

O Oak Country Golf Course 36, 36, 41 Olathe Health 37, 38 Olathe T-Shirt and Trophy 35, 41, 42

P Painted M Ranch 37 Perky’s Café - Basehor 40, 41 Perky’s Cafe – De Soto 40, 41 Polsinelli 32 Profit Plus Business Solutions LLC 32, 33, 39

R RD Johnson Excavating Co. 34 Reach Church 33 Real Deal Drainage Solutions 38 ReeceNichols 40 Rehrig Pacific Co. 39 RG Fiber 42, 43, 43 Ridgeview Eye Care 37, 39, 41 Ritter Cigar Co. 33, 41, 43 RMB Prints and Design 39, 39, 39 Rocking K Logistics LLC 42

S 34 37, 39 32 34 35, 41 40, 41

Schlotzsky’s SD Home Team @ BHG Kansas City Homes Shear Images Hair Studio SMG - Signature Mortgage Group Sol De Soto Tanning Solutions LLC

40, 42 40 37, 42 40 42, 42

index Spiess Custom Homes, LLC 34, 35 State of Kansas 37 Steve’s Meat Market 39, 42 Strategy LLC 32, 33, 34, 38, 43 Sunflower Publishing 39 Sunflower Redevelopment 40 Super 8 Motel of De Soto 39

T Tall Oaks Conference Center 34, 36 Tech Wyze Inc. 34, 38 Tracker Door Systems LLC 39 TriCentury Bank 33, 36 Turner Construction Co. 34 Two Guys & A Grill 40, 42

U Up In Arms Kansas 36, 42 USD 232 35

V VFW Post #6654 - Linden-Tripkos

34, 36

W Water District 7, Johnson County

Z Zoom Fiber

42, 43, 43

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BU S INE S S RE S OURC E G UIDE

2021 spring/ summer

How growing up on a Eudora farm allowed actor and dancer Mason Kelso to thrive in the competitive world of New York City stage and television performances

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The fast-paced growth of the Cardinal Cycling Club

Eudora comes together to create a vision for the coming years

Introducing some of the city's business leaders

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DE SOTO AT WORK

EXPLORING CAREERS

WELCOME HOME

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