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MOLLY HOWEY Molly Howey, 39, is all about learn ing new things, gaining new perspec tives—and bringing new businesses to

He’s a partner at Husch Blackwell, working in construction, real estate, and development litigation. He’s a civic-minded change agent, swapping out elected office as mayor of Roeland Park last year for the much higher- visibility and important role as chair- man of the Johnson County Com mission. He’s the founder of Climate Action KC, a non-profit that creat ed the first regional climate plan. And, with his wife Elizabeth, he’s the father of two, ages 2 and 5. All of that aligns with the Jesuit tradition— being “a man for others”—that he embraced from his days at Rockhurst High School, values that he says form “a core principle of my life.” As a native of Johnson County, Kelly says, Topeka and the Shawnee County area. She’s the president of Go Topeka, the county’s economic development effort, working her way to that role over the course of 12 years. Her work has paid off for the region in the form of more than 1,500 new jobs and billions of dollars in capital investment. She has also led efforts to create a partnership with Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley based innovation platform that brings dozens of startup companies to Topeka each year for a business-accelerator program. “We have also funded hun dreds of small businesses through our small business incentives program that puts over $300,000 in the hands of small, local businesses each year to fill gaps and remove growth barriers,” says

“I realize success didn't happen by accident and that it's not guaranteed. The leaders we elect and the policies they enact will set the course for the next generation. We are at a time of unique opportunity, and I am hon ored to help shepherd in new oppor tunities for generations of Johnson Countians to come.” While mayor, he led efforts to reduce Roeland Park’s property tax rate—three times—as home valuations surged. And on his way to becoming the youngest com missioner in the county’s history, at 37, Kelly broke the fundraising record for municipal and county government races in Kansas, raising more than $500,000—with maximum donations of $500. Howey. “Being a community leader, I get to help create opportunities for our citizens and see the changes hap pen before my eyes, which is amazing! I am involved in my community and my industry as a mentor across the nation, as well,” and her efforts have been rewarded with multiple awards at the local, state, and even national lev els. “I'm a native Kansan and love my home state, but I also love to travel,” says the mother of three. She, husband Johnny, and their three kids spend a lot of time at lakes and listening to live music whenever they can. She also says, “I have a heart for people with special needs and serve on the board for TARC, a major resource for that community in Topeka.”

MIKE KELLY We’re pretty confident that Mike Kelly sleeps—at some point—but it’s hard to figure out just when. Consider:

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