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Overland Park Regional Medical Center Names Steven R. Cleary Chief Financial Officer
$5.2 Million Clear Creek Parkway Extension Project Headed by Lenexa-Based Firm Shafer Kline & Warren
Local American Family Insurance Agent Paul Ridgway Earns Top Honor for Customer Service
Tradewind Will Blow by 2,500 MW Mark For Energy Production
Shafer, Kline & Warren Earns National Recognition with Engineering Excellence Award
Overland Park Regional Medical Center Announces Sports Medicine Partnership with the Kansas City Sports Club
Grantham University Hosts Community Volunteer Fair and Goodwill Donation Drive in March
Lenexa Fire Captain Josua Rauh named National VFW Firefighter Gold Medal Winner
Diners Have Heart-Healthy Menu Options During American Heart Month, Thanks to Shawnee Mission Health’s Partnership with Local Restaurants
MIZE HOUSER & COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF
(OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, January 29, 2016) – Mize Houser & Co. P.A., a regional accounting firm, announces promotions in the Overland Park location.
Sonya Wright has been named as the Human Resources Director for Mize Houser & Company. A 19 year employee of the firm, Sonya has worked in a number of areas including retirement plan consulting, training and the firm’s QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) niche where she managed marketing, client events and relationships across the country. Sonya is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). She holds a BA from Tabor College and an MS from Kansas State University, and is also a graduate of Leadership Overland Park.
Courtney Morrill, CPA, is promoted from Audit Senior to Audit Manager. Morrill joined Mize Houser & Company., P.A. in 1997. Courtney is responsible for on-site supervision of audit staff and fieldwork on client engagements. She is a licensed CPA in both Kansas and Missouri and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Rachel Koger is promoted to Relationship Manager in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) department that provides accounting, payroll and tax services to QSR clients nationwide. Rachel joined Mize Houser & Company in 2012. She holds a BS degree in Accounting and Business Management from Baker University and a MBA in Leadership & Change in Organizations with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.
About Mize Houser & Company P.A.
Mize Houser & Company P.A., founded in 1956, employs over 200 people in Topeka, Lawrence and Overland Park, Kansas. In addition to traditional tax and audit services, the firm provides accounting services, payroll, bill payment, information technology and consulting services to organizations across the country.
Lenexa Chamber Calendar – Submit Your Events
The Lenexa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT for our members – the opportunity to post YOUR events (up to 2 per month) on our on-line calendar! Expand your reach by submitting calendar items such as open houses, receptions, lunch & learns, workshops, seminars, fundraisers, etc. All items must meet the established criteria and be approved by Chamber staff. Approved events will be posted within 2 business days of submission. Email notifications will be sent if the event is not approved.
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Upcoming Events
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| December 2, 2025 |
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Chairman's Ambassadors Meeting (Ambassadors Only) |
| December 3, 2025 |
QuickStart Breakfast |
| December 9, 2025 |
Ribbon Cutting - MVP Physical Therapy |
| January 22, 2026 |
34th Annual Meeting & Awards Program |