Kaela Varberg loves to make connections. But though she’s willing to allocate time and energy toward establishing professional relationships, finding networking opportunities as a [...]

Deb North likes to jump in with both feet. As the founder of two successful businesses—True North Consulting and YES! Athletics—she brings passion and [...]

Michelle Poston is in the business of relational services. While her title is CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (or CFP®), her passion is for building relationships—and helping [...]

This year, we’re celebrating CX’s 40th anniversary. From our humble beginnings in Crown Center to our newest evolution with UMKC Bloch School, Central Exchange [...]

It’s been about a year since Penny Burnidge retired, but she’s not exactly slowing down. Her sense of curiosity—and her passion for learning new [...]

CX Members are working hard every day to be strong leaders, advance their careers and even run their own businesses. We can support our [...]

Joanne Collins, CX founding member, has always loved working with people, particularly with diverse groups. A 17-year member of the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council [...]

Nancy Mellard is passionate about the advancement of women, especially in corporate America and in industries that have historically been dominated by men.She is the [...]

Six years ago, Christine Julian founded her own interior design firm as a way to create a little freedom for herself. Today, it is an [...]