Ingram's April 2023

APRIL 2023 • VOLUME 49, NO. 4

Talk of the Town 7 In the News/Correspondent Business News and Legislative Updates Perspectives 4 Editor’s Note 1,000 extraordinary members strong. by Joe Sweeney 9 Between the Lines

Features 16

The long-awaited airport in service, but that doesn’t make the parting with the Old KCI any easier. by Jack Cashill

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11 Reflections

It’s tough to justify complaints about the high price of everything, if our own spending is driving those costs up. by Dennis Boone

14 Q&A with … Peter deSilva The former CEO of UMB Bank reflects

13 In a Nutshell

Special Reports 16 Heroes Present, Past Our 20th class of Heroes in Health

The recent surge in oil prices further complicates the challenge facing the Fed to tame inflation. by Ken Herman

on leadership lessons from his own career, and offers observations on the current state of affairs in banking.

16 A Heroes Welcome

care, plus a look at what we’ve learned from the pandemic they endured as providers.

After a three-year pandemic pause, the Heroes in Healthcare awards break fast comes back strong in a tribute to providers, executives and volunteers.

Business & Commerce 22 Small Business Adviser Introducing pharmacogenomics,

24 A Time to Shine

The NFL draft coming this month is yet another opportunity for the Kansas City region to separate itself from peer-city competitors, but it certainly won’t be the last. Since 1998, Ingram’s has spotlighted emerging business and civic leader ship with its 40 Under Forty Awards. This year, our 25th class, brings the number of those in that elite cohort to an even 1,000.

19 A Pandemic Last Act It won’t fully exit the health-care stage for years, if ever, but the COVID-19 crisis is being downgraded. Lessons learned. 24 All Eyes on Kansas City It is a rare period of civic achievement in this region, and an opportunity for the city to shine bright on a national stage. By Dennis Boone 28 Do You Feel a Draft? You should: The NFL’s biggest show outside the Super Bowl, is coming to KC. 30 The All-New KCI

where your DNA shapes medication effectiveness. It may soon be imple mented in employer health plans. by Jessica Lea

35 40 Under Forty

Leads & Lists

21 Top Area Hospitals 31 Top Airlines Serving KCI 32 Airports Serving Missouri and Kansas

Civic leaders and travelers alike toast the new KCI, up and running at last.

35 40 Under Forty

The 25th Anniversary Ingram’s proudly introduces the class that brings our all-time roster to 1,000.

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38 Alumnus of the Year Mike Maddox, Crossfirst Bank

Ingram’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2004

Front cover photo by Matt Kocourek Photography

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