KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 6, 2025) – KC Tech Council (KCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Graff as the new chairperson of the organization’s board of directors. He serves as executive vice president and chief information officer of Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. Graff succeeds Tyler Technologies’ chief technology officer Brian Anderson, who served in the position for the past two years.
KCTC also installed Nickolette Cole (vice president of Technology, Small Business and Financial Services at H&R Block) and George Brooks (founder and chief executive officer at Crema) as vice chairs, and Neal Schwartz (chief information officer at WellSky) as secretary and nominations chair.
“Seeing the impact of KC Tech Council’s work over the last two years has been a remarkable experience,” Anderson said. “I’ve been honored to closely partner with the widely talented group of individuals and organizations we have here in Kansas City’s business community. I have extreme confidence that the new leadership will create new opportunities that will further establish Kansas City as a competitive tech industry hub for years to come.”
The former vice chair of the KCTC’s board of directors, Graff is a tenured tech executive with more than 30 years of experience leading large global teams building, delivering, and operating large-scale software systems and data center infrastructure. He currently leads global technology and security teams supporting over 12,000 employees and 45,000 customers in 40 countries.
“I’m honored to take on this new role and continue collaboration with KC Tech Council’s leadership team and my fellow board members — all seasoned industry experts committed to advancing the organization’s mission,” Graff said. “We plan to broaden our collective impact within the region by providing new opportunities through policy advocacy, tech talent development, catalyzing industry knowledge and driving visibility for the region’s innovation.”
In addition to these positions, the KC Tech Council Board of Directors also includes Michael Graber (RSM US LLP), Andrea Jones (Diode Ventures), Josh Maxfield (Garmin), Gregory Kratofil (Polsinelli), Michael Hannan (LightEdge Solutions), Scott Morris (NAIC) and Greg Elliott (Zerto).
“KC Tech Council continues to engage with membership to overcome challenges and strengthen our services,” said Kara Lowe, chief executive officer of KC Tech Council. “The work our board members do drives our progress and ultimately makes our communities a better place to work and live. We thank Brian for his ongoing dedicated service and look forward to sustained momentum with Bill in the role of chairperson.”
About KC Tech Council
The KC Tech Council is the voice of Kansas City’s tech industry. It serves as the regional advocate for the tech industry, comprising 170+ member and sponsor companies ranging from large enterprises to small businesses. Advocacy work is focused around three strategic pillars: industry access and connectivity, public policy advocacy at every level of government, and workforce development.
In conjunction with strategic partners, active stakeholders and unique cultural and lifestyle advantages, the KC Tech Council elevates Kansas City as a leading technology hub.
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