Kenneth Hager has over 53 years of diversified leadership experience, including 25 years as CFO for DST Systems, Inc. before retiring in 2014. Ken spent nine years in public accounting with Arthur Young (predecessor to Ernst and Young) and was Internal Audit Manager for Kansas City Southern Industries before moving to DST Systems. Prior board experience includes board chair of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Rockhurst High School. He also served on the boards of Digital Teleport, Inc., Adams Gabbert Advisory Board, University of Kansas Health Systems Advancement Board and The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Ken obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting at the University of Kansas. Ken and his wife Marilyn have two children, Christina and Joseph, and three grandchildren. Serving since 2007.