William Blessing

Director/Board Member at KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

70 year

Communications

Finance

Commercial Services

Profile

William R.
Blessing is currently an Independent Director at Kansas City Life Insurance Co. and a Director at both The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. and Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America.
He previously held positions as a Director at Clearwire Corp., SVP-Strategic Planning & Corporate Development at Sprint Corp.
(Old) from 1981 to 2005, VP-Strategic Planning & Business Development at Sprint PCS from 1998 to 2003, Senior VP-Corporate Strategy & Development at Sprint Communications LLC in 2005, and Senior VP-Corporate Strategy & Development at Embarq Corp.
from 2006 to 2007.

William Blessing active positions

Companies	Position	Start
KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY	Director/Board Member	31/12/2000
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit professional resident theater	Director/Board Member	-
Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Part of Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves youth across eastern and western regions through comprehensive scouting programs. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. Covering nineteen counties, the council supports Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and specialized leadership programs such as Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow’s Tamegonit Lodge. It emphasizes character development, citizenship, personal fitness, and ethical decision-making aligned with the Scout Oath and Law. The council is organized into multiple districts—including Blue Elk, Lone Bear, Iron Horse, and others—that provide localized support, leadership training, advancement resources, and unit service through commissioners and regular roundtable meetings. It offers camping opportunities at scout reservations like Bartle, Naish, and Rotary Camp, with programs for different age groups and interests, including STEM, high adventure, and Cub Scout overnight experiences. Activities and events such as haunted trails, scout nights with local sports teams, community service initiatives, and anniversary celebrations engage scouts and families year-round. The council administers awards for youth and adult volunteers, including the Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver awards. Supporting resources include training courses, merit badge programs, leadership development, and materials for scouts with disabilities. The council fosters volunteer involvement and community partnerships to sustain programs and promote lifelong commitment to scouting values.	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of William Blessing

Former positions of William Blessing

Companies	Position	End
Embarq Corp. Embarq Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired telecommunications and related data services	Corporate Officer/Principal	14/12/2007
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION	Corporate Officer/Principal	30/04/2006
Sprint Corp. (Old) Sprint Corp. (Old) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long-distance telecommunications services	Corporate Officer/Principal	16/08/2005
Sprint PCS Sprint PCS Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long distance telephone services	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/07/2003
Clearwire Corp. Clearwire Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fourth generation wireless broadband services	Director/Board Member	-

See the detail of William Blessing's experience

Experiences
Positions held

Active

Inactive

Listed companies

Private companies

See the detail of William Blessing's experience

Connections

1st degree connections

1st degree companies

Male

Female

Members of the board

Executives

See the personal network

Linked companies

Private companies	8
Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance and health insurance services	Finance
Sprint Corp. (Old) Sprint Corp. (Old) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long-distance telecommunications services	Communications
Clearwire Corp. Clearwire Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fourth generation wireless broadband services	Communications
Sprint PCS Sprint PCS Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long distance telephone services	Communications
Sprint Communications LLC Sprint Communications LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless and wireline voice & data transmission services	Communications
Embarq Corp. Embarq Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired telecommunications and related data services	Communications
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit professional resident theater	Commercial Services
Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Part of Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves youth across eastern and western regions through comprehensive scouting programs. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. Covering nineteen counties, the council supports Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and specialized leadership programs such as Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow’s Tamegonit Lodge. It emphasizes character development, citizenship, personal fitness, and ethical decision-making aligned with the Scout Oath and Law. The council is organized into multiple districts—including Blue Elk, Lone Bear, Iron Horse, and others—that provide localized support, leadership training, advancement resources, and unit service through commissioners and regular roundtable meetings. It offers camping opportunities at scout reservations like Bartle, Naish, and Rotary Camp, with programs for different age groups and interests, including STEM, high adventure, and Cub Scout overnight experiences. Activities and events such as haunted trails, scout nights with local sports teams, community service initiatives, and anniversary celebrations engage scouts and families year-round. The council administers awards for youth and adult volunteers, including the Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver awards. Supporting resources include training courses, merit badge programs, leadership development, and materials for scouts with disabilities. The council fosters volunteer involvement and community partnerships to sustain programs and promote lifelong commitment to scouting values.