The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Elects Lisa Krigsten as Chair
06 Agosto 2024 - 8:34AM
Business Wire
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City (Civic Council) has
announced the election of Dentons US Board Member Lisa Krigsten to
a two-year term as Chair, effective August 1, 2024. A member of the
Civic Council Board of Directors, Krigsten has demonstrated an
unwavering focus on the Civic Council vision for inclusive
prosperity across all communities in the Kansas City region.
Krigsten succeeds Madeleine McDonough, Chair of Shook, Hardy &
Bacon, in the leadership role.
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The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
has announced the election of Dentons US Board Member Lisa Krigsten
to a two-year term as Chair, effective August 1, 2024. (Photo:
Business Wire)
“The Civic Council is a transformational organization that leads
by convening Kansas City’s most accomplished leaders,” said
Krigsten. “The membership is committed to driving impact for a more
prosperous and inclusive Kansas City region. As Chair, I will
continue to amplify the Civic Council’s research-driven, strategic
leadership with inclusive prosperity as a centerpiece of our
decisions. I look forward to building on the storied history of
this pivotal civic organization.”
“Lisa is a decisive leader with a career-long commitment to
social justice issues. Her leadership will propel the work of the
Civic Council forward,” said Don Hall, Jr., Civic Council Board
Member and Executive Chairman of Hallmark Cards. “Lisa is the
leader we need at the helm of the Civic Council at this moment in
time.”
Krigsten is the fourth woman to Chair the organization since its
founding in 1964. The mission of the Civic Council is to enhance
regional prosperity and quality of life in Kansas City by
strategically harnessing the collective resources, influence and
expertise of business and civic leaders. The cornerstone of the
Civic Council is its focus on long-term issues that are strategic
and informed by research and data.
“Lisa is one of the most respected leaders in the Kansas City
region. She cares deeply about our community and is steadfast in
her support of the Civic Council vision,” said Bill Gautreaux,
Civic Council Board Member and Managing Partner of MLP Holdings
LLC. “We look forward to Lisa’s leadership as we work to support a
strong Kansas City today and into the future.”
Krigsten is a member of the US Board of Directors for Dentons, a
global law firm, and serves as the Firm’s Kansas City Managing
Partner. She is a sought-after strategist and trusted counselor for
Boards of Directors and corporate leaders in Kansas City and across
the United States. Lisa is a Chambers-ranked lawyer whose work has
been recognized by Legal 500 and Best Lawyers in America.
Prior to joining the Firm, Krigsten was appointed by President
George W. Bush to serve as the Principal Deputy Attorney General
for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC.
She also is a former federal prosecutor. Krigsten earned her law
degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. The College of
Law highlighted Krigsten’s distinguished legal career as part of
the school’s 150th anniversary celebration. Krigsten received her
B.A. from the University of Kansas.
Krigsten’s civic leadership has been evident in her work with
Kansas City organizations such as the Greater Kansas City Community
Foundation and DeLaSalle Education Center.
The Civic Council has a search underway for the next president.
Consuelo Ross, Vice President of the Civic Council of Greater
Kansas City, is leading the organization on an interim basis until
the search process concludes.
About Us
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)4 nonprofit
organization composed of the most engaged, accomplished leaders in
the Kansas City region. Founded in 1964 by a group of business
CEOs, the Civic Council brings together the personal and corporate
resources of its members to address difficult, complex community
challenges. Throughout its history, the Civic Council has given
birth to significant initiatives that have contributed to the
community’s economic growth and quality of life. Examples include
creation of a plan for redeveloping Kansas City’s downtown and
growing the life sciences research and development in the region. A
hallmark of the Civic Council is its focus on long-term issues that
are strategic and informed by research. www.kcciviccouncil.org
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