# Banking on KC Banking on KC – Presented by Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), features interviews and conversations conducted by KC’s champion of entrepreneurs, Kelly Scanlon. Guests include makers, innovators and community leaders who have changed the business, cultural and economic landscape of Kansas City. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bill Dietrich of the Downtown Council of Kansas City: Reimagining the Heart of the City](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/bill-dietrich-of-the-downtown-council-of-kansas-city-reimagining-the-heart-of-the-city-rBx5kpWW) _2025-11-19 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Bill Dietrich, President and CEO of the Downtown Council of Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the city’s revitalization efforts through the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 plan, new green spaces and projects that are making the city more connected, inclusive and sustainable. Tune in to discover: How the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan is shaping… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/05d5bd72-f4bb-43f4-ac48-c2428216306e/audio/89c8f617-18ea-4fe2-9d31-e29d1c979377/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Erika Moody of Helix Architecture: Leading Through Collaboration and Curiosity](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/erika-moody-of-helix-architecture-leading-through-collaboration-and-curiosity-MIqlT3lF) _2025-11-12 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Erika Moody, President of Helix Architecture + Design, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her path from entrepreneur to merger to firm leader and how she’s cultivating a culture of mentorship, innovation and collaboration at one of Kansas City’s most respected design firms. Tune in to discover: How Erika’s experience founding her own firm shaped her leadership… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/24637a92-e5bb-4d95-aa03-97ebd62da988/audio/35d7d3e8-a056-48c6-a4d6-b1edc77ba8c0/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Kathy Nelson of the Kansas City Sports Commission: Showcasing KC on the World Stage](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/kathy-nelson-of-the-kansas-city-sports-commission-showcasing-kc-on-the-world-stage-9DcXyarl) _2025-11-05 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Erika Moody, President of Helix Architecture + Design, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her path from entrepreneur to merger to firm leader and how she’s cultivating a culture of mentorship, innovation and collaboration at one of Kansas City’s most respected design firms. Tune in to discover: How Erika’s experience founding her own firm shaped her leadership… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/4d689e6d-acef-4b6f-9dae-8fa0e294a719/audio/fb2206eb-19a4-40bd-af72-22d57e1c99b5/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [John Kennyhertz of Kennyhertz Perry: Building a Modern, Client-Centered Law Firm](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/john-kennyhertz-of-kennyhertz-perry-building-a-modern-client-centered-law-firm-UjchBtwE) _2025-10-29 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, John Kennyhertz, co-founder of Kennyhertz Perry Attorneys at Law, joins host Kelly Scanlon to explain how an entrepreneurial mindset, smart use of technology (including AI), and a lean, business-first structure help the firm deliver faster, more practical legal solutions. Tune in to discover: How Kennyhertz Perry’s client-centered, entrepreneur-run model speeds… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/210a59de-2f2e-44e1-a67b-371b80f75b41/audio/ff4070dd-9845-4eb6-bdd0-3b87d507605b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Joe Arce of KC Hispanic News: Amplifying Hispanic Voices Through Community Journalism](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-arce-of-kc-hispanic-news-amplifying-hispanic-voices-through-community-journalism-5sbsVSuE) _2025-10-22 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Joe Arce, publisher and founder of KC Hispanic News, joins host Kelly Scanlon to reflect on his decades in media and his mission to give Kansas City’s Hispanic community a platform for their stories, voices, and culture—while inspiring the next generation of Latino journalists to carry on that work. Tune in to discover: Why Joe launched KC Hispanic News to fill a… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/a206d994-f02d-4f92-8758-54c8f8b2ebdc/audio/fdcb2cae-476b-4968-8751-5545fb71ffef/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Brien Darby of Cultivate KC: Cultivating Kansas City’s Food Future](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/brien-darby-of-cultivate-kc-cultivating-kansas-citys-food-future-iFvKq7f0) _2025-10-15 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Brien Darby, Executive Director of Cultivate KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the nonprofit is cultivating a thriving local food system by supporting urban farmers, improving food access, and fostering community engagement that connects people to where their food comes from. Tune in to discover: How Cultivate KC’s programs, like Juniper Gardens and New… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/6a2b2364-ea82-406d-8442-53e5f6813f46/audio/6fbf92bb-2fd4-40dd-a1bb-a351f7e6187e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Tyler Enders of Rainy Day Books: 50 Years of Stories and Community](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/tyler-enders-of-rainy-day-books-50-years-of-stories-and-community-OX6q5NIn) _2025-10-08 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Tyler Enders, co-owner of Rainy Day Books, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the team is honoring the bookstore’s 50-year “legacy of literacy” with a Nov. 4 celebration, expanded author events, and community initiatives that make reading more accessible across Kansas City. Tune in to discover: How Rainy Day Books is celebrating 50 years—plus the return to 100+… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/08cb1942-82f7-4c2f-ad84-9a80d0c71932/audio/96a93897-87f8-4b12-9bfc-20d9ac1cb78e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [David Cota and Joe Close: A New Chapter in Community Banking](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/david-cota-and-joe-close-a-new-chapter-in-community-banking-l5f0sibu-oL_VFsFe) _2025-10-01 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, David Cota, Executive Vice President of the Banking Division at FNBO, and Joe Close, Regional Leader for Kansas, Missouri, and Texas, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the merger between FNBO and Country Club Bank — and how it’s poised to shape the future for customers, employees, and the Kansas City community. Tune in to discover: Why the merger between two… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/426f6ad7-dcea-4741-8b58-6a6f7f134c0f/audio/c0cb0ed2-c1a7-4752-9609-541352ba521c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Kate Marshall of Plaza District Council: Leading the Plaza’s Next Chapter](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/kate-marshall-of-plaza-district-council-leading-the-plazas-next-chapter-NnKBCqFk) _2025-09-24 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Kate Marshall, founder and CEO of the Plaza District Council, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization is bringing together diverse stakeholders to create a shared vision for Kansas City’s historic Plaza area, ensuring it remains a thriving hub for residents, businesses and cultural institutions. Tune in to discover: Why the Plaza District Council… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/bb209d86-94bb-4687-a6f3-0e9a378f893a/audio/d4c204e4-3a1a-4ffc-b1c6-77090289c0c6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FMpacVGOkDLy) _2025-09-24 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Mike Kilkenny of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems: Forging Solutions for Critical Industries](https://bankingonkc.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-kilkenny-of-taylor-forge-engineered-systems-forging-solutions-for-critical-industries-HL_LpCPL) _2025-09-17 · podcast@countryclubbank.com (Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO))_ On this episode of Banking on KC, Mike Kilkenny, CEO of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how a Kansas-based company has become a global manufacturer for the oil and gas, aerospace, and defense industries. Tune in to discover: How a family legacy shaped Mike’s leadership path. The innovations behind Taylor Forge’s signature products, like slug catchers and vortex… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6255de5e-da1c-41c8-bd16-52d2785d0f50/episodes/24956b42-b486-44d4-a70d-cf86b23f1f64/audio/a785e969-2ba9-46d2-a5fa-a08c6e0e5f20/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=d8W_tcjB)