KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following a national search, The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City today announced the appointment of Floyd O. May III as President of The Civic Council effective early October 2025.
The Civic Council is a coalition of Kansas City’s most prominent business and civic leaders dedicated to strengthening economic growth, advocating for systemic equity and inclusion, and collaborating on solutions for sustainable regional prosperity for all.
“I am honored to join The Civic Council, an organization with a proud history of fostering prosperity that lifts up our entire community,” said May. “As a native of this area, I admire and genuinely respect The Civic Council’s deep history of improving the quality of life in Kansas City. I am energized by the opportunity to lead this work forward in partnership with leaders across our community to create an even stronger future for our region.”
As President, May will leverage his more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across both the private and public sectors. Most recently, May served as Chief Information Officer at SelectQuote, Inc., a Kansas City-based public company, where he spearheaded the company’s technology transformation and establishment of a robust cybersecurity program, which contributed to a nearly threefold revenue increase. He previously held senior operational roles with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), working strategically with key stakeholders throughout the nation to direct complex transformational initiatives which improved the quality of life in urban neighborhoods across the United States.
“Floyd is a seasoned and strategic leader, having served at the highest levels of government in Washington, D.C., and as a top executive for one of Kansas City’s most successful companies,” said Lisa Krigsten, Civic Council Board Chair and Dentons US Board Member. “From healthcare to defense to energy, our region has clear economic opportunity. The Civic Council is laser-focused on advancing these opportunities to create Kansas City’s next chapter of inclusive prosperity, and we look forward to Floyd skillfully amplifying The Civic Council’s transformational impact.”
Locally, May serves on the boards of several civic organizations, including the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission, the SelectQuote Foundation, and the Pembroke Hill School. He is also a founding member and former Chair of the InspireCIO Kansas City chapter.
Rick Armstrong, President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission, said, “Floyd has been the quintessential ‘perfect board member’ for the Crime Commission. His natural character qualities of genuine honesty and enthusiasm for promoting public safety have helped grow our programs and expand our impact to power a safer Kansas City. His talents will blend seamlessly at the helm of The Civic Council and help lead the organization outstandingly.”
Don Hall, Jr., Civic Council Board Member and Executive Chairman of Hallmark Cards, shared, “Floyd’s proven leadership in driving meaningful change, coupled with his demonstrated commitment to our Kansas City region, make him the right leader to take The Civic Council into the future. We are fortunate to have such a capable, caring, and committed leader at the helm.”
May is a graduate of the Pembroke Hill School and later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Howard University, graduating with honors.
Brad Shelley, Pembroke Hill Head of School, said, “As a Pembroke Hill alumnus, dedicated board member, and a proud parent of two alumni, Floyd has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a heartfelt commitment to our school, our community, and our city’s future. Floyd’s ability to bring people together from diverse backgrounds and drive meaningful change make him the perfect leader to take The Civic Council into its next chapter.”
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization composed of influential employers and civic leaders who work collaboratively to address complex community challenges. Since its founding in 1964, The Civic Council has been a driving force behind initiatives that enhance the region’s economic vitality and quality of life, including downtown redevelopment and expanding life sciences research. The organization remains committed to fostering long-term, strategic solutions informed by research and partnership. For more information, visit www.kcciviccouncil.org.
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