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The key to Amy’s success isn’t her ability to channel her inner cheerleader or ringleader on command, but it’s her knowing never to channel them at the same time.  Prior to her 10+ years at MCH, Amy held various positions in IT and technical development and leadership. Amy is passionate about her faith and her family. When not at MCH, she enjoys family time, riding horses, and traveling.  

Favorite Quote –“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”-Joshua J. Marine

Ken started working at MCH in the stone age when the accounting department was stocked with #2 pencils, erasers, and calculators.  With a tenure of 40+ years, Ken has reshaped the accounting department to include general accounting functions, payroll management, preparing financial statements, tax returns and developing strategic business reports.  In his spare time, Ken spends time cheering on the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, enjoying his grandchildren, and relaxing with family.    

Favorite Quote –“Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” Yogi Berra
 

Angela got into words early by writing and selling newspapers to her fifth-grade classmates at a nickel a pop.  She has a B.J. degree in Advertising from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism and has worked with some of the nation’s largest brands, Capital One, MetLife, and Walmart to name a few.  Angela believes good marketing starts with data-driven audience insights. In her spare time, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and reading.

Favorite Quote – “The more you read, the better you’re going to become as a storyteller.” – Stan Lee

Peter is the grandson of Forrest E. Long, founder of MCH. Prior to taking over the family business, Peter worked in the Information Technology Audit Services group at Coopers & Lybrand in Boston, Massachusetts. His client work included many national companies, including Fidelity Investments, Lotus Corporation, Raytheon Corporation, Boston University, and Bank of Boston.  Peter is a visionary leader who has been instrumental in reshaping a 90+-year-old business into a leading data and technology solutions provider. Peter is an active member of over 15 professional associations including the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Direct Marketing Association (DMA), Entrepreneurial Exchange and Helzberg Mentoring Program. In addition, he has served on the board of directors for the following not-for-profit organizations: Secretary of The Vision Research Center of Kansas City, Past President of The Kansas City Chapter of YPO, and The Freedom Writers Foundation. In his spare time, Peter enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with his family. He also enjoys reading and golfing.

Favorite Quote – “Don’t let the people who say it cannot be done get in the way of the people doing it!” Dr. Edwin T. Long

Kelly packs 48 hours into a 24-hour day. It’s a good thing that we keep him fueled with an endless supply of Diet Mountain Dew.  Kelly has an impressive track record for improving efficiency, developing new capabilities, growing revenue, and creating works of art with his empty soda cans.  He holds multiple degrees and over a dozen professional certifications, has presented and published at multiple MIS conferences including the NCES, and was the lead data analyst and architect of the Kansas State Department of Education’s P20 database.  He’s a former college instructor and humanitarian who is passionate about education, his family, working with non-profits, and finding ways to give back to the community.

Favorite Quote – “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.” – Bill Gates