Jon Stephens, Ph.D., the president & CEO of the Port Authority of Kansas City in Missouri, is an economic development professional who has spent his career focused on utilizing thoughtful development concepts to improve the community. He is passionate about his city and has built a reputation for creativity and collaboration.
Previous leadership roles include serving as president of one of the largest urban redevelopment districts in America, director of economic development for Kansas City, Kansas, and CEO of VisitKC. And, as an entrepreneur, he has guided boards and corporations to innovative success.
A University of Missouri alumnus, Jon is a frequent speaker on civic issues and is an active board member for many organizations, including Visit KC, KC Streetcar, KCPT, Arts KC and the KCADC.
