Jim Rowland, Executive Director

Mr. Rowland joined the Authority staff as its Executive Director in January 2006 after serving the City of Kansas City as the 4th District Councilman for seven years. He was Chairman of the City’s Budget and Audit Committee responsible for the City’s $1.2 billion dollar budget. Mr. Rowland also received many awards for his environmental initiatives including: writing the City’s current recycling plan, the green roof resolution, and the City’s LEED silver building ordinance. He continues to be very involved in the community and serves on a variety of boards. For 25 years Jim has volunteered as a competitive baseball coach. Mr. Rowland is a graduate of Rockhurst University.

Anna Mincher, Director of finance

Ms. Mincher joined the Authority staff in May 2015 after interning with the Authority since October 2014.  She graduated Cum Laude from Rockhurst University in 2015 with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in Accounting. Since joining the Authority, she has played an integral part in the business operations of managing the Truman Sports Complex.

John McLelland, Landscaping Manager

Mr. McLelland worked for the Kansas City Royals for 2 years before joining the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority. He has previously worked for Unity Village Landscaping for 5 years from 1995-2000. He also worked for the City of Lee’s Summit landscaping for 11 years prior.

Kent Williams, Contracted Construction Manager

Mr. Williams owns Wilco Construction, Inc. He has been with the authority since 2005 and played a large part in the renovations of both Kauffman and Arrowhead Stadiums.