One of our favorite annual events is here: the City Year Kansas City Idealist Gala. It’s a wonderful occasion under any circumstances, but if there’s ever been a worthy time to pause and commend those who challenge cynicism and inspire others to good works, it’s...
This post is part of a series. To read the introduction, click here. My career began as a happy accident rather than being a purposefully paved path. I didn’t have exposure to white collar professionals growing up but had an enviable opportunity to work all through...
This post is part of a series. To read the introduction, click here. What has your career path looked like? I started as an auditor for Deloitte where I received rigorous training, was exposed to a range of industries, and received supervisory responsibilities from a very...
This post is part of a series. To read the introduction, click here. What has your career path looked like? I grew up on a farm where I learned about hard work at a young age. I also learned I didn’t want a career that was...
This post is part of a series. To read the introduction, click here. What has your career path looked like? I started my business career as an executive trainee at May Department Stores in Washington, D.C., after college to earn the money I needed to pay...
This post is part of a series. To read the introduction, click here. What has your career path looked like? After graduating with a degree in accounting from Friends University, I started my career in public accounting with Kennedy and Coe (now K-Coe Isom). I earned...
This post is part of a series. To read the introduction, click here. What has your career path looked like? After graduating college, I worked in public accounting in the Entrepreneurial Services Group on the audit side at Ernst & Young for 7 years. My work...
Women are currently underrepresented at the top of the corporate ladder. As the rungs get higher, the number of female leaders drops lower. And while representation is definitely improving, progress is slow—especially in the financial services field. Here are a few quick stats to illustrate: • As...
The New Year’s ball has dropped, and if you’re feeling like you’ve already dropped the ball on resolutions for 2021, I get it. While the GRC team typically relishes the opportunity to set ambitious goals on January 1, this year feels a bit different -...
As much as we love traveling during the holidays, we’re feeling particularly thankful to stay home this year. We intentionally chose to base Great Range Capital in the Kansas City area and to keep our focus local because we genuinely believe the Midwest boasts not...