Paul R. Geist

American Italian Pasta Co. produces and markets branded and private label dry pasta in North America with brands. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson in 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC owns and operates sandwich restaurants. Their stores is filled with antiques, vintage signs, old photographs, music memorabilia and, of course, a potbelly stove. They also provide live local musicians to its customers. The company was founded by Bryant Keil and Peter Hastings in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas in Kansas. The firm provides electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, and Hutchinson. The company was founded on December 11, 1909 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. manufactures and markets zero-emission commercial electric vehicles. It provides medium-duty commercial vehicle, shuttle and school buses. The company was founded by Bryan L. Hansel, Robin J. Mackie and Roy Robert Edward Stanley in 2008 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates bars and restaurants. It focuses on display kitchens, original artwork, and patios designed for social lounging. It offers dinner, drinks, lunch, and vegetarian. The company was founded by Joe Gilbert and Paul Robinson in 1972 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.