About Us

Get to know more about Velocity’s history, mission and the passionate group of community members that make up the Board of Directors.

Our Mission

Velocity LS mission is to foster and grow Entrepreneurship in LS within a collaborative environment.

Our History

Velocity Lee’s Summit was founded by an esteemed Board of Directors in 2015 led by Rick Viar and other community members passionate about giving back to the startup community. Expanding to 15 seats these area business owners and entrepreneur enthusiasts are led by a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary. 

Our Board

Meet Velocity’s 2021 Board of Directors
Will Coates
Will Coates
Chuck Cooper
Chuck Cooper
Tim Denker
Tim Denker
Dr. Donna Duffey
Dr. Donna Duffey
DJ Good
DJ Good
Julia Hampton
Julia Hampton
Liesl Hays
Liesl Hays
Jane Monroe
Jane Monroe
Chip Moxley
Chip Moxley
Joe Mullins
Joe Mullins
Nick Parker
Nick Parker
Rick Viar
Rick Viar
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Our Resource Partners

Velocity is also proud to partner with local schools, colleges and other Entrepreneurial Support Organizations in our area. Find out more by visiting the Resource Partner section.

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Our Strategic Partners

Founded on a strong belief in collaboration, Velocity partners with the following organizations on important initiatives for Lee’s Summit INCLUDING the Cares Cash Small Business Grant Relief program completed in the Fall of 2020.

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