YPO Kansas City brings together chief executives with a common drive to seek the knowledge and principles of success for their businesses, their families, their community and themselves. This unique membership experience fosters growth through shared experiences with peers facing similar challenges in business and in their personal lives.
YPO Kansas City is a highly engaged and highly regarded chapter of the international Young Presidents’ Organization. Founded in 1954, the Kansas City chapter was one of the earliest chapters formed outside of New York City and played an influential role in the development and expansion of a burgeoning national, then international, organization. Kansas City’s influence remains high today, with several leaders from Kansas City having served in important regional and international roles within YPO.
The Kansas City chapter is one of the highest-performing in the system, consistently earning the top designation of a Platinum Chapter.
YPO Kansas City is intimate and exclusive, with a maximum of 100 members.
“YPO is first, last and always a uniquely personal experience.”
– Ray Hickok, YPO Founder
We are committed to personal growth and deep, lifelong relationships. This can only be built in an environment of confidentiality, trust, shared experience and authenticity.
INCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVITYWe desire a diversity of perspectives and experiences among our community of well-qualified peer leaders.
UNIQUE VALUEWe recognize that our membership expects excellence in all we offer, from "only-in-YPO" programs and resources to engaging forums that spark curiosity – with an emphasis on fun and adventure.
INNOVATIVE THINKINGWe seek to be challenged, remaining open-minded as we strive to effect positive change in our communities, industries and personal lives.
ENDURING COMMITMENTWe are dedicated to sustaining our relationships with each other, supporting each other in the pursuit of personal growth, and ensuring the chapter’s ongoing vitality through strong governance and leadership development.