Jeff Shackelford

CrossFirst Bank provides commercial banking services to individuals and institutions. It offers business banking solutions such as checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, treasury management, remote deposit capture, business loans and lines of credit, small business banking, and online banking. The company was founded by Ronald Baldwin and Eric Schroeder in 2007 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

University Venture Fund Crossroads was founded by Jeffrey L. Stowell. It is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to over 20 students from multiple regional universities each year. The organization offers experiential learning in entrepreneurship, taught through the lens of venture capital and private finance. The program builds a network of young leaders who understand what building scalable, investable companies looks like. The team is comprised of students from universities in the greater area and is sponsored by Royal Street Ventures, the Kauffman Foundation, and other local organizations. The students work on principle projects throughout the year, including the signature Founders' Lab event, which provides 1-on-1 meetings to underrepresented founders with investors, as well as Future Founders' Lab, their newest blog. The organization welcomes donations and encourages people to sign up for their quarterly newsletter or get in touch.

Denny's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads, desserts, pancakes and beverages. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

Kansas University Endowment Association operates fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, KU Endowment partners with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Lawrence, KS.

TicketRX develops a digital platform that engages in the provision of online billing and payment solutions. The company was founded by Bryan Shannon and is headquartered in Kansas City, KS.

Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. operates as a European tolls payment solutions provider and an authorized dealer for Eurovignettes. It specializes in credit card services to the trucking, sea, and air clients. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council is a business organization that serves as a resource, advocate, convener, and changemaker for economic success in Overland Park, KS, and the surrounding areas. The council is led by Tracey Osborne Oltjen, the President & CEO of the Overland Park Chamber. The council is based in Overland Park, KS. The council partners with development-focused organizations to attract new companies and jobs to the community while ensuring that existing companies prosper and grow. The council also listens to the concerns, goals, and challenges of businesses and advocates at each level of government to create a pro-business environment. The council's corporate partners include AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, one of the nation's largest faith-based health systems.

Portfolia, Inc. (United States) (Portfolia Inc.) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Costello Trish. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Royal Street Ventures Management Co. LLC (Royal Street Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jeffrey L. Stowell. The firm is headquartered in Park City, Utah.

SKC Communication Products LLC provides communications technology solutions. It offers wireless-aruba networks, headsets, voice, video collaboration and AV integration. The firm’s services include support, managed, professional and conferencing services. The company was founded by Paul Ammeen in 1986 and is headquartered in Shawnee, KS.

New Directions Behavioral Health LLC provides health care services. The firm offers outpatient care, managed behavioral health, and employee assistance program. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Iron Prairie Ventures (Iron Prairie Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Maggie Kenefake. The firm is headquartered in Kansas, United States.

Star Mountain Fund Management LLC (Star Mountain) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Brett A. Hickey. The firm is headquartered in New York.

EFL Associates, Inc. provides executive search to industries and functional disciplines. The company provides leadership solutions. It has offices in Kansas City, Denver, Chicago and Boston and has international presence through its affiliation with TRANSEARCH International, a global network of independently owned executive search companies. EFL Associates was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Bankers Trust & Co. is a company that provides trust services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Solea Energy LLC operates as an electricity trading and marketing company specializing in RTO & ISO transactions across North America. The firm offers marketing services designed to meet the power marketing needs of customers which include independent power producers, utilities, industrial users and other energy wholesalers. It focuses on supply aggregation, risk management, and logistical delivery to all major North American areas. The company was founded by Smith Rusty Lawrence and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Bardavon Health Innovations LLC provides data and analytics solutions. It offers note reporting, effort assessment, data analytics and application portals. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

TotalTrax, Inc. manufactures automated, real-time, vehicle, driver, and inventory tracking products. It provides solutions that automate data collection and reporting for materials handling operations The firm also provides smart forklift and fleet management solutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Newport, DE.

Crux Kc LLC provides marketing services. The private company is located in the US.

Trozzolo Communications Group provides integrated communication services. Its services include research and planning, branding/identity, advertising, media relations, and public affairs. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

CARSTAR, Inc. provides automotive repair services. Its services include auto body, paintless dent, storm damage repair, vehicle detailing, and accident assistance. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Freightquote.com, Inc. provides web-based freight transportation management services. It offers automated tools for quoting, scheduling, freight spend analysis, managed services, and transportation management systems. The company was founded by Timothy A. Barton in August 1998 and is headquartered in Kasas City, MO.

TGP Investments LLC (TGP Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Shane C. Parr and Eric V. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Corporate Lodging Consultants, Inc. delivers lodging management programs. The firm provides lodging budget management, reporting, hotel research, lodging tax minimization, custom reporting, on-site hotel inspection, comment resolution, and response services. The company was founded by Barry Downing in 1977 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Part of Upbound Group, Inc., Thorn Americas, Inc. is a company that specializes in rental and leasing equipment. The company is based in Wichita, KS. Thorn Americas was acquired by Renters Choice, Inc. from Thorn Ltd. on August 05, 1998 for $1,150 million.

Mid-America Angels Investments LLC operates as a alternative investment manager. The company was founded by Matthew McClorey and Joel Wiggins in 2006 and is headquartered in Fairway, KS.

Part of Murfin, Inc., Murfin Drilling Co., Inc. is a company based in Russell, KS.

EMI Group Ltd. offers music recording services. It operates record labels such as Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, EMI Records Nashville, Manhattan, Parlophone, Virgin Classics and Virgin Records. The firm also manufactures electronics device and systems. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered London, the United Kingdom.

Hilary's - Drink Eat Well LLC creates convenient and culinary foods made from real ingredients and free from common allergens. It offers frozen veggie burgers, frozen veggie bites, and shelf-stable salad dressings. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Lawrence, KS.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

The Airshare Corp. is a jet charter flight partner that provides a personalized level of service to get you where you need to go with greater cost efficiency, safety, and peace of mind. The private company is based in Lenexa, KS. The company's aviation professionals have experience navigating the skies and have perfected the art of the hassle-free charter flight experience. The company was founded in 2000. John Owen has been the CEO of the company since 2016.