Shannan Slavens is the owner of SRS Design, a boutique style interior design studio based in North Kansas City, Mo. Her 30 years of design experience allows her to offer comprehensive interior design services to her clients. With an in-depth background working with new home builders, remodel contractors, and individuals wanting to refresh their spaces. Shannan is committed to excellence and has a passion for creating stunning spaces, that has led her studio to great growth and success. By serving the greater Kansas City North area, SRS Design has significantly contributed to the region's growth and development for over a decade, enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of homes throughout the metro. With a passion for supporting the Northland, Shannan actively participates in initiatives such as Hillcrest Ministries, A Turning Point, and Synergy, playing an instrumental role in fostering growth in mind, body, and spirit with our community.

If you've been to any of our 2023 Monthly Membership Luncheons at iWerx NKC, you know just how wonderful the food tastes every single time. Roxanne Strub is the genius behind all those delicious lunches, as owner and founder of Above & Beyond Catering, she certainly does go Above & Beyond. Roxanne and her team of experienced professionals in event planning and catering, come together to bring visions to life for every client they encounter. Including the North Kansas City Business Council! Since 2006, Roxanne and her team have been providing outstanding food and one-of-a-kind service with the perfect combination of experience and a passion for food. They prepare each dish from scratch in their professional kitchen, as well as use fresh and local ingredients. Roxanne encourages her staff to be more than just a catering company, and truly knows how to give your event the "WOW" factor!

Julie Sola is truly a Kansas City homegrown success story. Since July of 2020, Julie has been the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's Kansas City Casino and Hotel, but she has served in many roles over the past 25 years. Beginning her leadership career as a Slot Manager, then later becoming Director of Customer Service, before her promotion to Director of Human Resources, Vice President & Assistant General Manager, she really has done it all. Harrah's employs over 750 employees, with 392 hotel rooms, 4 restaurants, a night club, and so much more, we can only imagine how busy work keeps her, but Julie still manages to stay very active in the community. Serving on several local boards and working with local charities, Julie serves as the Vice President for the North Kansas City Business Council and was named North Kansas City Business Council Director of the Year in 2018. Julie Sola may where many hats throughout the day, but the most important hat she wears is the one at home, as a wife and a mother of 2 daughters.

Ora Reynolds, President & CEO of Hunt Midwest, leads the Kansas City-based real estate development company owned by the Lamar Hunt Family. She oversees all aspects of the Hunt entity's real estate holdings including the company's strategic direction and development pipeline. With over 30+ years of tenure, and her current 12-year role as CEO, Ora's leadership has led to exponential growth for Hunt Midwest, including the expansion of more than 7.5 million square feet in SubTropolis and a mission critical data center campus. She also oversaw the assemblage of a 3,300-acre mega site for development of the new KCI 29 Logistics Park, guided the company into other geographic markets across the Southeast and so much more. Ora's community services stretche from corporate boards to numerous charitable and civic organizations. She is co-chair of the Kansas City Area Development Council board of directors, serves on the advisory board of Commerce Bank, on the KU Advancement Board and is past chair of the Starlight Theater board.