William Blessing

Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied bei KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

70 Jahre

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Profil

William R.
Blessing is currently an Independent Director at Kansas City Life Insurance Co. and a Director at both The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. and Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America.
He previously held positions as a Director at Clearwire Corp., SVP-Strategic Planning & Corporate Development at Sprint Corp.
(Old) from 1981 to 2005, VP-Strategic Planning & Business Development at Sprint PCS from 1998 to 2003, Senior VP-Corporate Strategy & Development at Sprint Communications LLC in 2005, and Senior VP-Corporate Strategy & Development at Embarq Corp.
from 2006 to 2007.

Aktive Positionen von William Blessing

Unternehmen	Position	Beginn
KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY	Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied	01.01.2001
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit professional resident theater	Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied	-
Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Part of Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves youth across eastern and western regions through comprehensive scouting programs. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. Covering nineteen counties, the council supports Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and specialized leadership programs such as Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow’s Tamegonit Lodge. It emphasizes character development, citizenship, personal fitness, and ethical decision-making aligned with the Scout Oath and Law. The council is organized into multiple districts—including Blue Elk, Lone Bear, Iron Horse, and others—that provide localized support, leadership training, advancement resources, and unit service through commissioners and regular roundtable meetings. It offers camping opportunities at scout reservations like Bartle, Naish, and Rotary Camp, with programs for different age groups and interests, including STEM, high adventure, and Cub Scout overnight experiences. Activities and events such as haunted trails, scout nights with local sports teams, community service initiatives, and anniversary celebrations engage scouts and families year-round. The council administers awards for youth and adult volunteers, including the Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver awards. Supporting resources include training courses, merit badge programs, leadership development, and materials for scouts with disabilities. The council fosters volunteer involvement and community partnerships to sustain programs and promote lifelong commitment to scouting values.	Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied	-

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Ehemalige bekannte Positionen von William Blessing

Unternehmen	Position	Ende
Embarq Corp. Embarq Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired telecommunications and related data services	Corporate Officer/Principal	15.12.2007
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION	Corporate Officer/Principal	01.05.2006
Sprint Corp. (Old) Sprint Corp. (Old) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long-distance telecommunications services	Corporate Officer/Principal	17.08.2005
Sprint PCS Sprint PCS Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long distance telephone services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01.08.2003
Clearwire Corp. Clearwire Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fourth generation wireless broadband services	Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied	-

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Private Unternehmen	8
Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance and health insurance services	Finance
Sprint Corp. (Old) Sprint Corp. (Old) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long-distance telecommunications services	Communications
Clearwire Corp. Clearwire Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fourth generation wireless broadband services	Communications
Sprint PCS Sprint PCS Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long distance telephone services	Communications
Sprint Communications LLC Sprint Communications LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless and wireline voice & data transmission services	Communications
Embarq Corp. Embarq Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired telecommunications and related data services	Communications
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit professional resident theater	Commercial Services
Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America Part of Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves youth across eastern and western regions through comprehensive scouting programs. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. Covering nineteen counties, the council supports Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and specialized leadership programs such as Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow’s Tamegonit Lodge. It emphasizes character development, citizenship, personal fitness, and ethical decision-making aligned with the Scout Oath and Law. The council is organized into multiple districts—including Blue Elk, Lone Bear, Iron Horse, and others—that provide localized support, leadership training, advancement resources, and unit service through commissioners and regular roundtable meetings. It offers camping opportunities at scout reservations like Bartle, Naish, and Rotary Camp, with programs for different age groups and interests, including STEM, high adventure, and Cub Scout overnight experiences. Activities and events such as haunted trails, scout nights with local sports teams, community service initiatives, and anniversary celebrations engage scouts and families year-round. The council administers awards for youth and adult volunteers, including the Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver awards. Supporting resources include training courses, merit badge programs, leadership development, and materials for scouts with disabilities. The council fosters volunteer involvement and community partnerships to sustain programs and promote lifelong commitment to scouting values.