William Barlow Neaves

Cerner Corp. engages in the business of supplying healthcare information technology solutions and services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic, International, and Other. The Domestic segment focuses on the revenue contributions and expenditures associated with business activity in the United States. The International segment is involved in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. The Other segment includes gains or losses recognized on the divestiture of businesses. The company was founded by Neal L. Patterson, Clifford W. Illig, and Paul N. Gorup in 1979 and is headquartered in North Kansas, MO.

MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Stowers Institute for Medical Research is a non-profit organization that conducts foundational research to uncover the secrets underlying fundamental biological processes. The institute is based in Kansas City, MO, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The institute has a unique funding model that provides ongoing support for research through the annual dividends from American Century Investments. The institute is dedicated to encouraging motivated individuals to pursue science or science-related professions, from their accredited graduate school to their training programs for post-docs, post-bacs, and undergrads.