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Union Station Kansas City, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

 

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Our Mission
The Kansas City Museums of History and Science d.b.a. Union Station Kansas City, Inc. shall be recognized as the region's finest educational and cultural resource committed to the preservation and interpretation of Kansas City's regional history and the promotion of innovation, research and discovery in science and technology through the development of collections, exhibitions and other educational programs for all citizens of and visitors to the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

 

Our Goals

» To develop and nurture successful and financially sustainable museums and attractions within Union Station Kansas City and to ensure those facilities serve as the destination of choice for local residents and visitors.

» To collect, preserve and interpret materials and artifacts that represent the broad scope of history within the diverse Kansas City metropolitan area, and to safeguard those collections for future generations.

» To embrace our role as stewards of two of Kansas City's historic and architectural landmarks: Union Station and Corinthian Hall, and to invite visitors to these landmarks and assist them in understanding the importance of historic preservation in contemporary society.

» To educate people of all ages in the area of Kansas City regional history and in the exploration of science, and to assist in experiencing old and new technologies affecting our lives and inspiring others to become innovators in developing technologies for the future.

» To attract quality and diverse traveling exhibits for visitors of all ages.

» To ensure that Union Station Kansas City and their representatives always provide outstanding customer service in museum, entertainment, commercial, dining, and retail services.

 

Our Board of Directors

Chair:
Michael R. Haverty
Chairman, President & CEO
Kansas City Southern

Vice Chair:
Robert D. Regnier
President and CEO
Bank of Blue Valley

Lee A. Derrough
President and CEO
Hunt Midwest Enterprises

Michael Copeland
Mayor
City of Olathe, KS

Thomas M. Hoenig
President
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Peggy J. Dunn
Mayor
City of Leawood, KS

Ramón Murguía
Attorney at Law
Murguía Law Offices

Dan Lowe
Partner
RED Development, Inc.

Jackie Snyder,
Ed. D Chancellor
Metropolitan Community College

Peter K. Yelorda
Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer
BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City

Mark Funkhauser
Mayor
Kansas City, MO
Ex-Officio Member

 






 

Our Senior Management
President & CEO – Andi Udris
Executive Vice President & CFO – Art Chaudry
Director of Community Relations – Sarah Biles
Director of Education – Linda Segebrecht
Director of Sales & Customer Service – Lori Glazer
Director of Development – Bridgette O'Connor
Director of Collections – Denise Morrison
Director of Kansas City Museum – Christopher Leitch
Director of Technical & Building Operations – Duane Erickson
Controller – Nancy Eslinger



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